Senior DevOps Engineer

Job Title: Senior DevOps Engineer

Location: 100% Remote, Canada
Experience: 7 to 10 Years
Rate: $60 to $70 CAD

Role Summary: NearSource is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to join the Platform Services and Emerging Technologies group focused on Developer Enablement. This role drives AWS cloud standardization, deployment acceleration, and enterprise-grade automation initiatives that empower internal and partner engineering teams. The selected candidate will collaborate with global stakeholders to enhance platform adoption, strengthen CI/CD maturity, and ensure scalable, secure, and reliable cloud-native environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the standardization of AWS-based service deployment configurations to accelerate engineering delivery timelines
• Architect and optimize scalable, secure, and highly available AWS infrastructure
• Drive onboarding of development teams onto internal developer platforms and streamline enablement workflows
• Build, maintain, and enhance CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitHub Actions
• Implement and manage containerized workloads using Docker and Kubernetes
• Design secure and high-performance cloud network architectures across L4 and L7 layers
• Provide technical leadership and operational guidance to developers leveraging platform services
• Troubleshoot complex infrastructure, deployment, and networking issues across distributed systems
• Maintain detailed documentation, onboarding materials, and operational runbooks
• Contribute to cloud-native solution development initiatives using Java or Python
• Collaborate with platform engineering teams to continuously improve reliability, scalability, and automation maturity
• Stay aligned with emerging trends and best practices in AWS cloud engineering and DevOps automation

Must-Have Skills

• 7 to 10 years of experience designing, managing, and optimizing AWS cloud environments
• Proven expertise in architecting secure, scalable, and highly available AWS infrastructure
• Strong experience with CI/CD automation using Jenkins and GitHub Actions
• Hands-on experience with containerization using Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes
• Experience developing cloud-native applications using Java or Python
• Strong understanding of AWS networking, IAM, security controls, and infrastructure best practices
• Experience designing and managing secure, high-performance cloud network architectures across L4 and L7
• Demonstrated ability to automate and optimize build, deployment, and monitoring workflows
• Strong troubleshooting capabilities in distributed production environments
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills across global engineering teams
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Familiarity with Helm for Kubernetes deployments
• Experience with distributed tracing and observability platforms
• Knowledge of multi-region AWS infrastructure management
• Exposure to developer enablement or internal platform strategy initiatives
• Experience contributing to enterprise developer platform maturity

Apply now, or share your resume with salary expectations at careers@nearsource.ca. Thank you for considering a career with us! Once you submit your application, our Talent Acquisition team will review your resume thoroughly. If there's a strong match, we'll reach out to discuss your experience, role details, benefits, compensation, and next steps. While we strive for transparency, we may not be able to respond to every applicant due to high volume, but we genuinely appreciate your time and interest.

About NearSource

NearSource Technologies is a trusted partner for future-ready software consulting, enabling Fortune 500 enterprises to accelerate digital transformation. Our global engineering teams build and deploy impactful technology for some of the world's most admired brands, working directly on long-term client initiatives.

Equal Opportunity Statement

NearSource is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful environment. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, or background. Innovation thrives when everyone feels empowered to contribute.