DevOps Specialist

Location: Toronto, ON, Hybrid, 3 days on-site per week
Language: Excellent written and spoken English communication skills
Duration: 6-month contract

About the Opportunity
We’re seeking an experienced DevOps Specialist to support a large public sector environment focused on building reliable, secure and scalable digital solutions. You’ll play a key role in designing, developing and supporting CI/CD pipelines that build, test, scan, package and deploy applications across OpenShift, cloud and on-premises enterprise platforms.

Working alongside technical and project teams, you’ll help strengthen cloud environments, improve deployment processes and resolve complex infrastructure challenges. This is an opportunity to bring your DevOps expertise to highly visible initiatives where security, availability and continuous improvement matter.

What’s In It for You
You’ll contribute to complex enterprise projects while gaining exposure to modern cloud, containerization and automation technologies. You’ll join a collaborative environment that values technical expertise, knowledge sharing and the ability to work independently while staying connected to the broader team.

Your Responsibilities
• You’ll design, build, administer and support GitLab CI/CD pipelines for continuous development and deployment.
• You’ll assess frameworks, platforms and technology stacks to help create effective cloud-based solutions.
• You’ll build and support cloud environments used to deploy digital products across enterprise platforms.
• You’ll monitor application performance and availability, identifying and resolving infrastructure vulnerabilities and deployment issues.
• You’ll implement safeguards that support data integrity, security and protection against unauthorized access.
• You’ll prepare technical designs, execution plans, testing scripts, reports and knowledge-base documentation.

Skills and Qualifications
• 5+ years of experience working with cloud platforms and CI/CD pipelines, with GitLab CI/CD required.
• University or college degree in Computer Science or a related field, with Software Engineering certification considered an asset.
• Hands-on experience with AWS, OpenShift and Linux environments such as CentOS or Ubuntu.
• Strong scripting experience using technologies such as Python, Bash, Java, JavaScript or Node.js.
• Experience with Git, Ansible, CloudFormation and ytt, along with Docker, Kubernetes and container orchestration.
• Experience building or consuming APIs, applying web architecture and security best practices, and supporting systems integration using Linux shell scripting.
• Strong problem-solving, defect tracking and communication skills, with public sector experience preferred.

Why Partner with Altis
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We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals.All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.