Skills

Communication Python Bash PowerShell CI/CD DevOps Docker Kubernetes Configuration Management Ansible Azure DevOps Change Management Problem-solving Redhat git Azure Software Development cloud platforms CI/CD Pipelines OpenShift Microsoft Azure

Job Specifications

Devops Specialist

Client: Big Five Bank

Duration: 6 month - Contract to hire

Location: Toronto – Hybrid (2days in office)

Role Summary:

The Operations Resource specializing in DevOps Code Deployments is responsible for managing, automating, and executing code deployments across various environments. This role ensures the reliability, consistency, and efficiency of software delivery pipelines, working closely with development, QA, and infrastructure teams to support ongoing application releases and operational stability.

Key Responsibilities

Automate and manage code deployments to testing, and production environments using DevOps tools and best practices.
Monitor deployment processes and resolve issues to ensure successful releases.
Collaborate with development and QA teams to coordinate deployment schedules and verify deployment readiness.
Maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines for continuous integration and delivery.
Document deployment procedures and update operational runbooks as needed.
Troubleshoot deployment failures and perform root cause analysis.
Support infrastructure provisioning and configuration management as part of the deployment workflow.
Ensure compliance with change management policies and maintain audit trails of deployments.

Required Skills and Qualifications

3-5 Years Experience with DevOps tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, Redhat Openshift, Microsoft Azure, Artifactory, Docker, Kubernetes, Git, Ansible).
Strong understanding of CI/CD concepts and cloud platforms (e.g. OCP, Azure).
Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python, PowerShell).
Knowledge of software development lifecycle and release management.
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Preferred Experience

Prior experience in operations or site reliability engineering roles.
Familiarity with ITIL or similar operational frameworks.
Experience supporting enterprise-scale deployments.

About the Company

Apex Systems is a leading global technology services firm that incorporates industry insights and experience to deliver solutions that fulfill our clients' digital visions. We offer a continuum of services, specializing in strategy, transformation, and managed services across application development, data, enterprise platforms, cloud and infrastructure, and cybersecurity. Through our ability to innovate alongside our customers, we build and deploy the right artificial intelligence solutions to realize business value and impr... Know more