Senior DevOps Specialist

Job title: Senior DevOps Specialist

Company: Recruitment Partners

Job description: Senior DevOps SpecialistOur client is looking for a Senior DevOps Specialist, who will be responsible for building, monitoring and operating their Modern Data Platform (MDP), and responsible for ensuring a seamless flow of code through development, testing, deployment, and production environments while maintaining system reliability and scalability.This role requires a strong technical background in cloud architecture and engineering, CI/CD automation, data engineering, and big data technologies (such as Spark, Databricks, Azure Data Lake, and Azure Data Factory).Your success will be defined by your ability to:

• CI/CD Pipeline Management: Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated software testing, deployment, and monitoring across various environments.
• Proficient in Databricks: Proficient in working with Databricks (Catalogs, Databricks Notebooks, Databricks

Workflows, Databricks Asset Bundles) & Databricks Administration * Automation & Scripting: Develop and maintain scripts and tools to automate manual tasks in infrastructure management, deployment, and system administration. Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Implement infrastructure using IaC tools such as Terraform, ensuring systems are scalable, secure, and easily replicable.

• Monitoring & Logging: Set up, configure, and manage monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog) to proactively detect and address system performance issues, application errors, and other operational concerns.
• Cloud Platform Management: Manage cloud-based infrastructure (Azure) including provisioning, scaling, security, and cost optimization.
• Collaboration: Work closely with development, QA, and operations teams to ensure smooth deployment and high availability of services, promoting best practices in DevOps and software development.
• Incident Response & Troubleshooting: Quickly respond to and troubleshoot production issues, minimizing downtime, and improving overall system reliability.
• Performance Optimization: Continuously improve the performance and scalability of AIMCo’s modern data platform and its underlying infrastructure by identifying bottlenecks and implementing solutions.
• Version Control Management: Manage source control tools (e.g., Git, Azure DevOps) and implement branching strategies that promote collaboration and efficient release management.

Your strengths include:

• Proficient in Databricks administration and Microsoft Azure
• Strong knowledge of Azure DevOps CI/CD and Git
• Proficient in working with Databricks (Catalogs, Databricks Notebooks, Databricks Workflows, Databricks Asset Bundles)
• Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code toolTerraform
• Strong Programming/scripting knowledge (Python, PowerShell, Bash, SQL).
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple projects concurrently.
• A mindset focused on automation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in DevOps, Data Engineering & software development
• Nice to Haves

• Understanding of Azure Log Analytics and KQL for monitoring, logging, and alerting
• Understanding of dbt Cloud
• Understanding of Power BI
• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools such as Azure Kubernetes services and Container Apps.
• Experience with Azure API Management
• Preferred Qualifications

• Databricks Certification in Data Engineering
• Certification in Azure Architecture / Engineering.
• Experience with microservices architecture and serverless computing.
• Familiarity with agile and DevOps methodologies.
• Knowledge of security best practices in DevOps environments

If you are interested in this role and meet the above criteria, please submit your resume, in Word format, directly to Shannon Bondad at shannon.bondad@rpinc.ca or Igor Uzun at igor.uzun@rpinca.caRecruitment Partners Inc. is an Alberta-based, Alberta-focused recruitment firm. We are dedicated to building long-term relationships while securing top talent for Alberta’s best employers. At the heart of our efforts is a collaborative, consultative approach. We are proud of our team of consultants, who come with practical business experience, a strong network of professional contacts, and are focused on what is best for both clients and candidates. We will facilitate the best fit between client and candidate. This means reduced turnover, enhanced employee engagement, increased productivity, customer satisfaction, and more.Accounting & Finance – Engineering – Sales & Operations – Supply Chain – Human Resources – Office Support – TechnologyContact us today – Your Search Partner – www.recruitmentpartners.ca

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Location: Edmonton, AB

Job date: Sat, 25 Jan 2025 06:39:49 GMT

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