Lead DevOps Engineer

Haventree Bank is a private Canadian Schedule 1 bank specializing in alternative mortgage programs and insured GIC deposits. We help hardworking Canadians from coast-to-coast achieve homeownership by offering flexible mortgage solutions. Our insured GIC deposits offer competitive rates and are available through a variety of wealth management platforms.

About Haventree Bank

Headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Haventree Bank (Haventree) is a mission driven alternative mortgage lender. The name Haventree is representative of the bank's mission to help its customers find a place of refuge and to lay down new roots for the future. Haventree exists to be a catalyst of financial security and upward mobility for Canadians who are underserved by the traditional financial system.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Director of Infrastructure & IT Operations, the Lead DevOps Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing and managing a secure and efficient DevOps pipeline as well as cloud infrastructure within Azure, AWS cloud environments. This is a leadership position with the opportunity to mentor junior engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams in an agile environment.

Major Duties & Responsibilities:

• CI/CD Pipeline Development: Architect and maintain robust, automated CI/CD pipelines for efficient software delivery and deployment. Leverage tools such as GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, and Jenkins to streamline development processes.
• Cloud Infrastructure Design & Management/Automation (IaaC): Drive automation in infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and system monitoring using tools like Terraform and Bash/Python scripts.
• Security & Compliance: Implement security best practices aligned with federal and provincial regulatory requirements (OSFI, etc.), including continuous monitoring and vulnerability management. Ensure compliance across all stages of development and deployment.
• Containerization & Orchestration: Utilize Docker and Kubernetes to containerize applications and deploy them in scalable environments. Lead the development and management of Kubernetes custom operators.
• Automation: Drive automation in infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and system monitoring using tools like Terraform, and Bash/Python scripts.
• Performance Monitoring, Reporting & Optimization: Implement proactive monitoring, logging and reporting solutions (using Azure Monitor, MS Defender, AWS CloudWatch, etc.) to track and monitor system performance and identify potential issues before they impact operations.
• Incident Response & Troubleshooting: Lead the investigation of production issues, ensuring fast resolution while conducting thorough root cause analysis and applying preventative measures.
• Collaboration & Mentorship: Work with developers, system administrators, and other stakeholders to foster a DevOps culture. Mentor junior engineers and provide guidance on best practices in automation, deployment, and cloud management.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain comprehensive documentation of systems, processes, and configurations. Create MOPs and relevant artifacts for existing and future initiatives and provide regular updates to senior management on the status of infrastructure, deployments, and compliance/audit efforts.
• Cost Optimization: Provide consultation on cost-effective solutions, balancing performance, security, and scalability while managing budget constraints.

Qualifications & Experience:

Degrees, Diplomas & Certifications:

• The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Azure Cloud DevOps Engineer Certification.
• HashiCorp Terraform Associate or higher certification.

Years and Range of Experience Required to Perform the Job:

• 7+ years of experience in DevOps, Software Development, Cloud Engineering, or similar roles.
• Proven expertise inGitHub Actions/AzureDevOps, CI/CD pipeline design and implementation (Experience inAWScloud platforms/DevOps is a plus)
• Extensive experience with Terraform for infrastructure provisioning and management
• Working knowledge of containerization technologies such as DockerandKubernetes, AKS/EKS etc.
• Familiarity with security principles and regulatory compliance (e.g.,OSFI,Quebec Law 25,PCI-DSS).
• Solid understanding of Azure Cloud services including monitoring, logging an reporting tools
• Solid scripting experience inBash,PowerShell,Python, or similar languages.
• Strong troubleshooting and performance tuning skills in distributed systems.
• Experience working in an Agile, Kanban, or Scrum development environment.

Preferred Technical Skills & Key Technologies:

• Cloud Infrastructure & DevOps, CI/CD Tools: Experience withAmazon Web Service (AWS) is a plus
• Security: Knowledge ofZTNA/SASE,DLP(Data Loss Prevention),Okta, and secure network topologies in cloud environments.
• Scripting & Automation: Familiarity with tools likeAnsible,Chef, orPuppetfor configuration management.
• Monitoring Tools: Experience with Cloud Native monitoring, logging and reporting tools
• Software Development: Experience with application development, tools and software engineering tools.
• Cloud Platforms: Azure, (experience with AWS is a plus).
• IaaC Tools: HashiCorp Terraform
• CI/CD Tools: GitHub Actions
• Containerization & Orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes.
• Security/IAM Technologies: CyberArk, Okta, ZTNA/SASE, DLP.
• Scripting: Bash, Python, PowerShell.
• Monitoring Tools: Azure Monitor, AWS CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana.
• Other: HashiCorp Vault, Azure Functions, SonarCloud, Snyk, serverless technologies, and more.

Soft Skills Required:

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to tailor and communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Customer-focused attitude with the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

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