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Java Lead Fixed Income

Canada, Mississauga Employment contract 120800.00 - 170800.00 USD / Year · Job Posted May 05, 2026
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We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Java Lead to drive our DevOps initiatives and lead a team of talented engineers. The ideal candidate will be a visionary leader with a strong technical background in software development, infrastructure, and operations, capable of fostering a culture of continuous improvement, automation, and collaboration. This role involves defining and implementing DevOps strategies, optimizing CI/CD pipelines, enhancing system reliability, and ensuring scalable and secure application delivery within a large enterprise environment. The DevOps Lead will play a crucial role in transforming our development and operational practices, enabling faster time-to-market and increased operational efficiency.

Job Responsibility

  • Define and execute DevOps strategy and roadmap aligned with organizational goals, focusing on automation, scalability, and efficiency
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing DevOps team, promoting best practices and continuous learning
  • Design, implement, and maintain robust, automated CI/CD pipelines for various applications, ensuring rapid, reliable, and repeatable deployments
  • Drive the adoption and implementation of Infrastructure as Code principles using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation to manage and provision infrastructure efficiently
  • Collaborate with development and operations teams to establish and monitor SLAs, SLOs, and error budgets
  • Implement solutions for proactive monitoring, alerting, and performance optimization of applications and infrastructure
  • Identify opportunities for automation across the software development lifecycle, from build and test to deployment and operations
  • Evaluate, select, and integrate appropriate DevOps tools and technologies
  • Embed security best practices (DevSecOps) into all stages of the SDLC, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations
  • Work closely with security teams to address vulnerabilities and implement security controls
  • Foster a culture of collaboration between development, operations, and other cross-functional teams
  • Communicate complex technical concepts and strategies effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Oversee and assist in the diagnosis and resolution of complex technical issues in production environments, ensuring minimal downtime and effective root cause analysis

Requirements

  • 6+ years of progressive experience in software development, infrastructure engineering, or operations roles, with at least 5 years in a leadership or senior DevOps role within a large enterprise
  • Strong proficiency with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, ArgoCD)
  • Extensive experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, OpenShift) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Deep understanding and hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Chef, Puppet)
  • Proficiency in scripting and automation using languages such as Python, Bash, Go, or PowerShell
  • Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, Splunk, Datadog)
  • Solid understanding of networking, security principles, and database management
  • Proven track record of leading and mentoring technical teams, driving change, and delivering complex projects in an agile environment
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving technical challenges
  • Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to diverse audiences
  • Experience in the financial services industry or other highly regulated environments
  • Certifications in cloud platforms (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert) or Kubernetes (CKA, CKAD)
  • Familiarity with SRE principles and practices
  • Experience with various architectural patterns, including microservices and serverless
  • Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience
  • Master's degree preferred
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