DevOps Engineer - Azure ARO

Who We Are PLATO is Canada’s largest Indigenous-owned software testing and technology services company. For nearly 30 years, our expert teams have helped our clients deliver reliable products that users enjoy interacting with. Our 100% Canada‑based team brings deep experience in QA, software testing, and IT services, along with a shared commitment to collaboration, mentorship, and continuous improvement. We’re a team that shows up for each other, whether that’s tackling complex client challenges or helping colleagues grow through coaching and knowledge‑sharing. As Canada’s largest Indigenous‑owned software testing company, we’re proud of our roots and our mission to build a stronger, more inclusive technology workforce. At the same time, we warmly welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences who are passionate about quality, teamwork, and making an impact. Contract Duration: 01-Oct-2026 15-Jul-2027 (position 1) 01-Oct-2026 30-Apr-2027 (position 2) Clearance: Secret or higher is required at time of application Summary We are seeking an experienced Azure DevOps, OpenShift & Automation Engineer Contractor to support the design, automation, deployment, and operational management of cloud infrastructure, containerized applications, and business process automation solutions. Working closely with development, testing, security, and architecture teams, the successful candidate will build and maintain secure, scalable, automated environments focused on Azure cloud services, Azure DevOps, Azure Red Hat OpenShift (ARO), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD pipelines, Power Platform automation, monitoring, operational support, and DevSecOps practices. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience deploying containerized applications, automating infrastructure and business processes, and supporting enterprise cloud platforms. Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for Azure environment provisioning and management.Build, containerize, and deploy applications to Azure Red Hat OpenShift (ARO).Manage OpenShift projects, deployments, routes, secrets, container registries, and release pipelines.Develop automated deployment solutions for Power Platform, including Power Automate, Power Apps, and integrations with enterprise systems.Automate operational, business, and deployment processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort.Administer Azure cloud services, networking, storage, security, and monitoring capabilities.Implement deployment, rollback, release management, and environment promotion processes.Monitor application and infrastructure health using enterprise monitoring and logging solutions.Troubleshoot deployment, infrastructure, container platform, automation, and application issues.Implement DevSecOps controls, security scanning, vulnerability remediation, and compliance requirements.Develop operational documentation, runbooks, deployment guides, and automation standards. Requirements 5+ years of proven experience as a DevOps Engineer, Platform Engineer, or Cloud Engineer.Strong experience with Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipeline development.Experience building and deploying Spring Boot containerized applications to Azure Red Hat OpenShift (ARO), OpenShift, or Kubernetes platforms.Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and container orchestration technologies.Strong knowledge of Azure cloud services and enterprise cloud environments.Experience with Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates.Strong scripting and automation skills using PowerShell, Bash, Python, or Azure CLI.Experience with Git, branching strategies, code reviews, and source control management.Experience implementing monitoring, logging, alerting, and operational dashboards.Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. Work With Us At PLATO, we believe that great work happens when people feel supported, connected, and challenged in the right ways. You’ll be part of a collaborative environment where experienced professionals share knowledge, mentor others, and contribute to solving complex, real‑world client projects. We are committed to inclusive hiring practices and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and Indigenous peoples. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, we’re here to support you. PLATO respectfully acknowledges that we operate on treaty territories, unceded First Nations and Inuit territories, and within Métis homelands. We honour the long history of these lands and actively work toward reconciliation between Indigenous and non‑Indigenous peoples on Turtle Island.