Application Release Engineer – Azure
About the role
Are you skilled in automating and streamlining software deployments in cloud environments? Apply Now!
Working with one of our top financial clients, this role calls for an Application Release Engineer – Azure. This position involves managing the end-to-end release processes for applications, primarily leveraging Azure cloud services, to ensure reliable, scalable, and efficient software delivery. The role offers an excellent opportunity to work within a dynamic team and advance your expertise in cloud infrastructure and DevOps practices.
Responsibilities
- Drive the automation of application deployment pipelines across multiple environments using industry best practices.
- Develop and maintain infrastructure as code (Terraform) and orchestration workflows with tools such as GitHub Actions and Jenkins.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver high-quality release solutions.
- Execute deployments and releases, ensuring minimal impact and high availability for testing and production environments.
- Build and sustain testing ecosystems to support development, staging, and production activities.
- Maintain and improve DevOps tools and processes within the segment team.
- Lead technical problem-solving efforts related to release management and deployment automation.
- Communicate deployment strategies, technical guidance, and best practices across teams.
Desired Skill-Set
- Extensive experience with Microsoft Azure and VMware Cloud services.
- Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and orchestration tools (GitHub Actions, Jenkins).
- Strong customer-focused mindset with the ability to anticipate and address stakeholder needs.
- Exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, ideally in highly regulated industries.
- Post-secondary education in computer science, engineering, or related fields.
- Proven ability to influence and collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders.
Nice to Have
- Experience with Google Cloud Platform.
- Proficiency with SaltStack.
- Hands-on experience with container technologies, including Kubernetes.
- Knowledge of financial industry regulations and compliance.
BeachHead is an equal opportunity agency and employer. We advocate for our candidates and welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or physical or mental disability. BeachHead or our clients may use technology-enabled tools, including automation and artificial intelligence (AI), to support parts of the recruitment process such as resume screening, application management, and candidate matching. These tools assist our recruiters and our clients, and do not replace human decision-making. This job posting represents a current or anticipated vacancy. The position may be filled at any time, and the posting may be removed without notice once the role has been filled. Privacy Policy
About BeachHead
BeachHead is a premier and specialized consultancy and staffing firm focused on the Canadian Finance marketplace. We specialize in providing the highest quality of service for both our clients and professional Financial Candidates. Our unique business model supports a direct relationship with senior hiring business executives and stakeholders.
The BeachHead system is designed to capture intimate knowledge of both the client opportunity and qualified candidates, ensuring that each client/candidate is properly and competitively positioned in the marketplace.
Application Release Engineer – Azure
About the role
Are you skilled in automating and streamlining software deployments in cloud environments? Apply Now!
Working with one of our top financial clients, this role calls for an Application Release Engineer – Azure. This position involves managing the end-to-end release processes for applications, primarily leveraging Azure cloud services, to ensure reliable, scalable, and efficient software delivery. The role offers an excellent opportunity to work within a dynamic team and advance your expertise in cloud infrastructure and DevOps practices.
Responsibilities
- Drive the automation of application deployment pipelines across multiple environments using industry best practices.
- Develop and maintain infrastructure as code (Terraform) and orchestration workflows with tools such as GitHub Actions and Jenkins.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver high-quality release solutions.
- Execute deployments and releases, ensuring minimal impact and high availability for testing and production environments.
- Build and sustain testing ecosystems to support development, staging, and production activities.
- Maintain and improve DevOps tools and processes within the segment team.
- Lead technical problem-solving efforts related to release management and deployment automation.
- Communicate deployment strategies, technical guidance, and best practices across teams.
Desired Skill-Set
- Extensive experience with Microsoft Azure and VMware Cloud services.
- Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and orchestration tools (GitHub Actions, Jenkins).
- Strong customer-focused mindset with the ability to anticipate and address stakeholder needs.
- Exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, ideally in highly regulated industries.
- Post-secondary education in computer science, engineering, or related fields.
- Proven ability to influence and collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders.
Nice to Have
- Experience with Google Cloud Platform.
- Proficiency with SaltStack.
- Hands-on experience with container technologies, including Kubernetes.
- Knowledge of financial industry regulations and compliance.
BeachHead is an equal opportunity agency and employer. We advocate for our candidates and welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or physical or mental disability. BeachHead or our clients may use technology-enabled tools, including automation and artificial intelligence (AI), to support parts of the recruitment process such as resume screening, application management, and candidate matching. These tools assist our recruiters and our clients, and do not replace human decision-making. This job posting represents a current or anticipated vacancy. The position may be filled at any time, and the posting may be removed without notice once the role has been filled. Privacy Policy
About BeachHead
BeachHead is a premier and specialized consultancy and staffing firm focused on the Canadian Finance marketplace. We specialize in providing the highest quality of service for both our clients and professional Financial Candidates. Our unique business model supports a direct relationship with senior hiring business executives and stakeholders.
The BeachHead system is designed to capture intimate knowledge of both the client opportunity and qualified candidates, ensuring that each client/candidate is properly and competitively positioned in the marketplace.