Cloud Platform Systems Engineer
About the role
Position: Cloud Platform Systems Engineer
Location: Mississauga, ON (Hybrid) Contract to hire role
Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Cloud Platform Systems Engineer to join our global Cloud Infrastructure and development team responsible for the stability, reliability, and performance of Client’s mission-critical Enterprise Risk Technology (ERT). This is a pivotal role within a high-performing team dedicated to building a world-class Dev-Ops, infrastructure, and architecture group. Candidate will work with the latest technologies, AI-driven automation, and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles to enhance our client experience, digitize services, and ensure our platforms can scale for future growth. In this global capacity, candidates will collaborate extensively with Application Development, Infrastructure setup and performance management, Product rollout using CI/CD pipeline, Business, and Operations teams to guarantee seamless service delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Containerization and Orchestration: Deep expertise in deploying, managing, and scaling applications using container technologies, including Kubernetes and OpenShift. Service Mesh: Strong knowledge of service mesh concepts and hands-on experience with Istio for ingress and egress traffic management. Security Proficiency: Solid understanding of security concepts including Single Sign-On (SSO, SAML Secured SSO, MFA), SSG, COIN authentication, TLS/SSL certificate setup, and authorization protocols (AD/LDAP). WebSphere Application Server: Experience in managing WebSphere environments, including support activities like JNDI, connection pool, and JMS configurations, as well as heap and session management. Big Data Technologies: Experience supporting data platforms and ingestion pipelines using technologies such as Spark, Hive, and Starburst. Cloud Platforms: Experience with cloud migration projects and supporting applications on cloud platforms such as AWS or IBM Cloud. Incident and Problem Management: Lead the resolution of critical production incidents, including prioritization, timely escalation, and clear communication to all stakeholders. Conduct comprehensive post-mortems and root cause analyses to ensure permanent solutions and prevent recurrence. Automation and Efficiency: Identify opportunities to reduce operational toil and mitigate risk by developing and implementing automation script, tools and processes. Familiarity with Infrastructure Architecture and automation IaC (infrastructure as code).
Qualifications and Experience
Required: A minimum of 5 years of experience in an infrastructure role managing enterprise-level, business-critical applications. Prior direct experience with cloud migration projects and supporting applications on cloud platforms such as AWS or IBM Cloud. Strong expertise in the deployment, management, and scalability of applications using container technologies, including Kubernetes and OpenShift. Proven expertise in service mesh architecture with hands-on Istio experience for ingress and egress traffic control. Comprehensive knowledge of security concepts encompassing Single Sign-On (SSO, SAML-based SSO, MFA), SSG, COIN authentication, TLS/SSL certificate set up, and directory-based authorization protocols (AD/LDAP). Direct experience in administering WebSphere environments, supporting JNDI, connection pool, and JMS configurations, as well as performing heap and session management. Experience supporting data platforms and ingestion pipelines leveraging technologies such as Spark, Hive, and Starburst. Advanced proficiency in Unix/Linux environments, including complex shell and Python scripting. Demonstrated experience with enterprise monitoring tools (e.g., ITRS Geneos, AppDynamics) and log aggregation platforms (e.g., Splunk, ELK). Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration platforms, specifically OpenShift and/or Kubernetes. Strong database skills, with experience in both relational (Oracle, MSSQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB) databases. In-depth knowledge of enterprise messaging solutions such as Tibco EMS, IBM MQ, or Kafka. Solid understanding of distributed application architecture, including networks, load balancers, storage, and authentication protocols (AD/LDAP). Experience working with and troubleshooting REST APIs. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical issues to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Desirable
Proficiency in a high-level programming language (e.g., Python, Java) for developing automation solutions. Experience with modern observability platforms and standards, such as Prometheus, and Grafana. Familiarity with prompt engineering techniques for interacting with Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs).
Education
Bachelor’s/University Degree or equivalent professional experience. Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian's platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals. Dexian's brands include Dexian DISYS, Dexian Signature Consultants, Dexian Government Solutions, Dexian Talent Development and Dexian IT Solutions. Visit https://dexian.com/ to learn more. Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. Note: Dexian Canada will, on request, provide accommodations for disabilities to support your participation in all aspects of our Recruitment and Assessment/Selection Processes.
About Dexian
Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with nearly 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT and professional staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was launched in 2023 and created from the combination of DISYS, Signature Consultants, and other strategic acquisitions.
Dexian fuses the best elements of its legacy companies to create a platform that connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.
Dexian’s brands include Dexian DISYS, Dexian Signature Consultants, Dexian Government Solutions, Dexian Talent Development and Dexian IT Solutions. Visit www.dexian.com to learn more.
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Cloud Platform Systems Engineer
About the role
Position: Cloud Platform Systems Engineer
Location: Mississauga, ON (Hybrid) Contract to hire role
Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Cloud Platform Systems Engineer to join our global Cloud Infrastructure and development team responsible for the stability, reliability, and performance of Client’s mission-critical Enterprise Risk Technology (ERT). This is a pivotal role within a high-performing team dedicated to building a world-class Dev-Ops, infrastructure, and architecture group. Candidate will work with the latest technologies, AI-driven automation, and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles to enhance our client experience, digitize services, and ensure our platforms can scale for future growth. In this global capacity, candidates will collaborate extensively with Application Development, Infrastructure setup and performance management, Product rollout using CI/CD pipeline, Business, and Operations teams to guarantee seamless service delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Containerization and Orchestration: Deep expertise in deploying, managing, and scaling applications using container technologies, including Kubernetes and OpenShift. Service Mesh: Strong knowledge of service mesh concepts and hands-on experience with Istio for ingress and egress traffic management. Security Proficiency: Solid understanding of security concepts including Single Sign-On (SSO, SAML Secured SSO, MFA), SSG, COIN authentication, TLS/SSL certificate setup, and authorization protocols (AD/LDAP). WebSphere Application Server: Experience in managing WebSphere environments, including support activities like JNDI, connection pool, and JMS configurations, as well as heap and session management. Big Data Technologies: Experience supporting data platforms and ingestion pipelines using technologies such as Spark, Hive, and Starburst. Cloud Platforms: Experience with cloud migration projects and supporting applications on cloud platforms such as AWS or IBM Cloud. Incident and Problem Management: Lead the resolution of critical production incidents, including prioritization, timely escalation, and clear communication to all stakeholders. Conduct comprehensive post-mortems and root cause analyses to ensure permanent solutions and prevent recurrence. Automation and Efficiency: Identify opportunities to reduce operational toil and mitigate risk by developing and implementing automation script, tools and processes. Familiarity with Infrastructure Architecture and automation IaC (infrastructure as code).
Qualifications and Experience
Required: A minimum of 5 years of experience in an infrastructure role managing enterprise-level, business-critical applications. Prior direct experience with cloud migration projects and supporting applications on cloud platforms such as AWS or IBM Cloud. Strong expertise in the deployment, management, and scalability of applications using container technologies, including Kubernetes and OpenShift. Proven expertise in service mesh architecture with hands-on Istio experience for ingress and egress traffic control. Comprehensive knowledge of security concepts encompassing Single Sign-On (SSO, SAML-based SSO, MFA), SSG, COIN authentication, TLS/SSL certificate set up, and directory-based authorization protocols (AD/LDAP). Direct experience in administering WebSphere environments, supporting JNDI, connection pool, and JMS configurations, as well as performing heap and session management. Experience supporting data platforms and ingestion pipelines leveraging technologies such as Spark, Hive, and Starburst. Advanced proficiency in Unix/Linux environments, including complex shell and Python scripting. Demonstrated experience with enterprise monitoring tools (e.g., ITRS Geneos, AppDynamics) and log aggregation platforms (e.g., Splunk, ELK). Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration platforms, specifically OpenShift and/or Kubernetes. Strong database skills, with experience in both relational (Oracle, MSSQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB) databases. In-depth knowledge of enterprise messaging solutions such as Tibco EMS, IBM MQ, or Kafka. Solid understanding of distributed application architecture, including networks, load balancers, storage, and authentication protocols (AD/LDAP). Experience working with and troubleshooting REST APIs. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical issues to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Desirable
Proficiency in a high-level programming language (e.g., Python, Java) for developing automation solutions. Experience with modern observability platforms and standards, such as Prometheus, and Grafana. Familiarity with prompt engineering techniques for interacting with Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs).
Education
Bachelor’s/University Degree or equivalent professional experience. Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian's platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals. Dexian's brands include Dexian DISYS, Dexian Signature Consultants, Dexian Government Solutions, Dexian Talent Development and Dexian IT Solutions. Visit https://dexian.com/ to learn more. Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. Note: Dexian Canada will, on request, provide accommodations for disabilities to support your participation in all aspects of our Recruitment and Assessment/Selection Processes.
About Dexian
Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with nearly 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT and professional staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was launched in 2023 and created from the combination of DISYS, Signature Consultants, and other strategic acquisitions.
Dexian fuses the best elements of its legacy companies to create a platform that connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.
Dexian’s brands include Dexian DISYS, Dexian Signature Consultants, Dexian Government Solutions, Dexian Talent Development and Dexian IT Solutions. Visit www.dexian.com to learn more.