We are seeking an experienced Azure DevOps & Infrastructure Lead to architect and provision the foundational cloud environments required to run a new digital banking platform securely. This role is ideal for a hands‐on senior engineer who thrives on setting up secure cloud networks, infrastructure‐as‐code, and continuous deployment pipelines.
What You'll Do
- Establish highly available production and non-production environments with disaster recovery capabilities across Microsoft Azure regions.
- Configure and manage virtual networks (VNets), subnets, firewalls, and routing.
- Coordinate Site-to-Site (S2S) VPN connections with platform vendors and third-party service providers, including validation of CIDR/IP ranges, routing, firewall rules, and connectivity requirements.
- Manage DNS configuration, SSL/TLS certificate exchange through Azure Key Vault, and Identity and Access Management (IAM) approvals.
- Build and maintain Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines, GitOps / Infrastructure-as-Code practices, and secure deployment/release coordination.
- Take ownership of existing vendor-controlled CI/CD and infrastructure pipelines, assess the current implementation, and lead their transition, modernization, and ongoing management by the client engineering team.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of recent experience in DevOps and cloud infrastructure engineering.
- Senior-level expertise in Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure and Azure DevOps.
- Deep understanding of enterprise networking (VNets, S2S VPNs, Firewalls, DNS).
- Proven experience in GitOps, Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, ARM, or Bicep), and CI/CD pipelines.
- Experience working with containerized and microservices-based architectures.
Nice to Have
- Experience securing cloud architecture within a highly regulated (financial) sector.
- Experience with OpenShift or Kubernetes.
- Experience in large-scale modernization or enterprise transformation projects.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to work on impactful, large-scale modernization initiatives.
- Collaborative and supportive engineering culture.
- Exposure to modern cloud-native technologies and platforms.
- Flexible and dynamic remote delivery environment.
Azure DevOps & Infrastructure Lead (Backbase) in Ottawa employer: Aequilibrium Software Inc
Aequilibrium (AEQ) is an exceptional employer that empowers its employees to shape the future of technology and AI within a collaborative and innovative work culture. With a focus on professional development, AEQ offers competitive compensation, performance bonuses, and stock options, all while fostering an environment where technology leaders can thrive and make impactful contributions across various sectors including financial services and healthcare. The remote work flexibility combined with opportunities for client engagement ensures that every team member can grow their expertise while directly influencing meaningful projects.
