Architect

AWS CDK / DevOps Engineer

Location: Toronto, Canada

Years of Experience: 5-7 Years

Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced AWS CDK / DevOps Engineer to facilitate the transition from manual infrastructure management to fully automated, code-driven environments. This role serves as a critical bridge between software engineering and cloud operations, focusing on designing and implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) frameworks that empower development teams to deploy scalable, secure, and resilient cloud services with minimal friction.

Responsibilities:

• Architect and maintain complex cloud environments using the AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK) to ensure consistent and repeatable deployments.
• Develop and optimize CI/CD pipelines to automate the testing, integration, and deployment of both application code and infrastructure.
• Implement automated monitoring, logging, and alerting systems to proactively identify system bottlenecks or failures.
• Collaborate with application developers to containerize services and orchestrate them within scalable environments.
• Enforce security best practices by integrating automated compliance checks and IAM policy management into the IaC workflow.
• Conduct performance tuning and cost optimization audits to ensure cloud spend aligns with business value and performance requirements.
• Manage environment parity across Development, Staging, and Production to reduce deployment issues.

Mandatory Skills:

• Proficiency in AWS services and the AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK).
• Strong experience in CI/CD pipeline development and automation.
• Expertise in containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Solid understanding of security best practices in cloud environments.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with infrastructure monitoring and logging tools.
• Familiarity with cost management and optimization strategies in AWS.
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in DevOps or cloud engineering roles.
• AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect) are a plus.