Posted 10 days ago
Sr. DevOps Engineer
@ emergiTEL Inc.
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
emergiTEL Inc. is hiring a Senior DevOps Engineer for a client in fintech and cryptocurrency, in Etobicoke, Ontario, on a permanent basis. The role owns AWS cloud infrastructure, CI/CD, security, observability and governance across regulated production environments. Compensation is $150,000 to $170,000 per year.
Pay:
$150,000–$170,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Design and manage multi-account AWS Organizations and architecture
- Lead advanced Terraform and GitLab CI/CD pipelines
- Operate Kubernetes (EKS) or ECS environments and observability
- Strengthen security, compliance and FinOps controls
Requirements summary:
- 10+ years in IT infrastructure or cloud engineering
- 7+ years operating production AWS environments
- Advanced Terraform and GitLab CI/CD experience
- Python, Go or Bash scripting
- Experience in PCI-compliant or regulated fintech/crypto
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-27
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-10
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Software development |
| Experience | 10+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
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emergiTEL Inc.
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Full company description
At emergiTEL, we are redefining what it means to connect exceptional talent with visionary organizations. Since our inception in 2006, we have built our reputation as a purpose-driven leader in recruitment and HR solutions. Our unique three-dimensional screening process goes beyond technical qualifications, delving into the critical aspects of soft skills and cultural alignment to deliver talent that truly transforms organizations. emergiTEL is a National Tier-1 staffing supplier to top North American brands in IT, Telecom, Retail, Banking, Insurance and Consulting verticals . We are a recognized-leader for providing the best placements, retention, and re-hire ratios. emergiTEL is more than a recruitment firm—we are your strategic partner for workforce transformation. Our global footprint enables us to operate seamlessly across major markets while maintaining a boutique approach to service. We are known for anticipating client needs, challenging conventional thinking, and delivering innovative solutions that create lasting value. We proudly serve a diverse range of organizations, from ambitious start-ups to global enterprises, spanning private, public, and not-for-profit sectors. Our clients return to us not just for the results we deliver but for the trust we build through every engagement. The foundation of emergiTEL’s success lies in our people and principles. We cultivate a dynamic and inclusive culture that champions creativity, adaptability, and authenticity. By empowering our team to think differently and act boldly, we consistently achieve extraordinary results for our clients. Our values are rooted in integrity, excellence, and collaboration. From leveraging cutting-edge technology to fostering genuine partnerships with clients and candidates, we ensure that every interaction is marked by trust and mutual respect. By understanding the intricate balance of skill, character, and culture, we help organizations uncover the right talent at the right time.
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- 100 King St W, 2550, Toronto, Ontario M5X 1A9, CA
- 2010 Valley View Ln, Farmers Branch, Texas 75234, US
- 10124 Sheikh Zayed Rd, Trade Centre, Dubai, UAE, AE
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At emergiTEL, we are redefining what it means to connect exceptional talent with visionary organizations. Since our inception in 2006, we have built our reputation as a purpose-driven leader in recruitment and HR solutions. Our unique three-dimensional screening process goes beyond technical qualifications, delving into the critical aspects of soft skills and cultural alignment to deliver talent that truly…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Staffing and Recruiting |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Toronto, Ontario |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 2006 |
| Specialties | StaffingConsultingOutsourcingTrainingExecutive Searchand Head Hunting |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 74 |
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emergiTEL is hiring a Senior DevOps Engineer for our client in the fintech/cryptocurrency industry. This is a Permanent role.
Compensation: $150,000 - $170,000/year
Location: Etobicoke, Ontario
Job Description (English)
The Role
We are seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer with deep AWS expertise, strong multi-account architecture experience, and proven leadership capability. This role owns cloud infrastructure strategy, CI/CD systems, security posture, observability, and infrastructure governance across production and regulated environments.
This is a hands-on role (approximately 80% execution, 20% mentoring and knowledge transfer) focused on building resilient, compliant, and highly available systems aligned with defined SLAs.
Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in IT infrastructure or cloud engineering
- 7+ years owning and operating production AWS environments
- Deep expertise in AWS architecture, security, and networking
- Advanced Terraform experience in complex environments
- Strong CI/CD architecture experience (GitLab preferred)
- Hands-on experience with Kubernetes (EKS) or ECS
- Professional scripting experience in Python, Go, or Bash
- Experience in PCI-compliant or regulated fintech/crypto environments
- Strong understanding of SLAs and designing systems to meet them
- Demonstrated leadership and mentoring capability
Key Responsibilities
Cloud Architecture & Multi-Account Strategy
- Design and manage AWS Organizations across multiple accounts
- Architect multi-region, highly available systems aligned with SLAs
- Design secure VPC and private subnet strategies, including Transit Gateways and VPN/NGINX tunnels
- Implement expert-level IAM governance (least privilege, SSO, Verified Permissions)
- Continuously evolve cloud architecture to meet fintech-grade reliability and compliance requirements
Infrastructure as Code & CI/CD Leadership
- Lead advanced Terraform implementations in complex, multi-account environments
- Design scalable Terraform module architecture and state management strategies
- Own and scale GitLab CI/CD pipelines and SaaS runners
- Build AMI pipelines and infrastructure automation using Python, Go, or Bash with deterministic builds
- Improve deployment velocity without compromising security
Containers, Orchestration & Observability
- Architect and operate Kubernetes (EKS) or ECS environments
- Manage ECR, image scanning, and auto-scaling strategies
- Implement observability using Datadog (preferred) or Prometheus/Thanos
- Define and manage SLIs and SLOs aligned to business SLAs
- Lead incident response, post-mortems, and root cause analysis
- Architect and operate AWS RDS databases
Security & Compliance
- Resolve CIS Benchmark and AWS Security Hub findings
- Harden AWS infrastructure and container workloads
- Manage secrets using HashiCorp Vault or AWS Secrets Manager
- Support PCI and regulated fintech/crypto compliance requirements
- Strengthen cloud security controls across infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines
Edge, Connectivity & Cloudflare
- Manage Cloudflare services including Firewall, Zero Trust, WARP, Access, and DNS
- Design secure edge networking and connectivity patterns
- Support secure connectivity for crypto infrastructure components
- Lead and support cloud migration initiatives as required
FinOps & Governance
- Implement cost optimization and tagging strategies
- Identify and eliminate unused resources to reduce cloud waste
- Produce architecture documentation and operational runbooks
- Drive infrastructure governance, standards, and best practices
Preferred Certifications & Experience
- AWS Solutions Architect – Professional (SAP-C02)
- AWS DevOps Engineer – Professional
- Hands-on Datadog experience
- Experience leading FinOps initiatives
- Cloudflare Zero Trust and WARP experience
- HashiCorp Vault experience
- Snowflake and dbt infrastructure experience
Vacancy Status / Statut du poste
This is an active position currently open for hiring. / Ce poste est activement ouvert au recrutement.
Use of Artificial Intelligence / Utilisation de l'intelligence artificielle
emergiTEL uses artificial intelligence to help identify and source candidates for this role. All assessment and selection decisions are made by our recruiters, a human is always involved, and no applicant is evaluated or rejected by automated means alone.
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