DevOps Engineer (AWS)

Overview

Adastra drives data and analytics solutions to the next level, and we are looking for an AWS Cloud Infrastructure/DevOps Engineer to join the team. In this role you will have the unique opportunity to function at the core of managing our AWS services infrastructure, prioritizing scalability, reliability, and security. Leveraging CDK along with several AWS data services (EMR, Glue, Redshift, and more), the ideal candidate demonstrates a passion for driving cloud technologies and ultimately revolutionizing how insights are harnessed to make strategic decisions. Does this sound like you? Let’s talk!

Location: Across Canada

Status: Contract 

Responsibilities:

• Provision and manage AWS data services including EMR, Glue, Redshift, Lake Formation, Lambda, and S3
• Utilize Terraform for Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to automate and standardize provisioning processes
• Implement and maintain robust security measures across all AWS services, encompassing S3, IAM, KMS, Secrets Manager, CloudTrail, and CloudWatch
• Troubleshoot AWS data services infrastructure and fine-tune performance for optimal operation
• Demonstrate proficiency in cloud security best practices and networking principles (VPC, security groups)
• Collaborate effectively within a team environment to achieve collective and strategic goals

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• Seasoned experience as an AWS Cloud Infrastructure Engineer, AWS DevOps Engineer, or related AWS roles
• Proficiency working with Terraform (IaC) and GitHub Actions. Flux Gitops experience is preferred.
• Platform-level experience handling AWS data services, including EC2, EMR, Glue, Redshift, RDS, Lambda, and Sagemaker
• Previous experience implementing and maintaining security measures using AWS services such as S3, IAM, KMS, Secrets Manager, CloudTrail, and CloudWatch
• Solid understanding of cloud security best practices and networking concepts (VPC and security groups)
• Proficiency in scripting using Python
• Excellent troubleshooting skills and ability to optimize infrastructure performance
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment

Nice to Have:

• AWS certifications preferred (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer)
• Previous experience in the Investmetns and Financial Industry is a valuable asset

About Adastra

For more than 25 years, Adastra Corporation has been hyper-focused on data and the infrastructures to support it.  We are an international consulting company working with businesses and IT Leaders to extract value through data and analytic solutions in the domains of Cloud, Data Management, Analytics, AI and ML, Governance, Hyper Automation, and Enterprise Application Development.  Our team of experts, combined with our worldclass data management platform, helps provide trusted insights, establish frameworks, enforce best practices,  and streamline processes for around-the-clock global coverage.  Adastra has a proven track record of helping organizations of all sizes – from SMEs to Fortune 1000s – achieve their data transformation goals, whether that be accelerating innovation, improving operational excellence, or creating unforgettable customer experiences.

Equal Opportunity Employer 

In our commitment to promote fair and equitable treatment of all employees and applicants, Adastra Corporation provides equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of age, sex, disability, race, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other ground as described in the Ontario Human Rights Code. In addition, accommodation will be provided during the hiring process. Adastra Corporation’s implementation and support of employment initiatives, encourage diversified labour force participation and equal access to opportunities based on merit and performance

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