About the role
Job Description Location : Vancouver, BC (Hybrid)
Type: Contract – 12 months (with potential extension)
We are seeking a Senior Cloud Platform Developer to help design and evolve a modern cloud-native platform with a focus on developer experience, reliability, and automation.
This role operates as a senior individual contributor responsible for building and supporting platform capabilities across Kubernetes, GitOps, and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) environments. The successful candidate will contribute to core systems such as CI/CD pipelines, automation frameworks, and platform control-plane services that enable development teams to deliver software efficiently and securely.
This is a hands-on technical role suited for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes ownership of outcomes, and prioritizes long-term platform quality, scalability, and
operability.
Responsibilities Contribute as a senior individual contributor on the platform engineering team.
- Design, develop, and maintain cloud-native platform capabilities.
- Implement observability, governance, and automation frameworks to ensure system performance, reliability, security, and compliance.
- Develop and maintain Kubernetes automation, GitOps workflows, and Infrastructure-as-Code frameworks.
- Ensure systems are resilient, scalable, and cost-efficient.
- Build and support CI/CD pipelines to enable reliable and efficient software delivery.
- Participate in architecture discussions, design reviews, and technical documentation.
- Support incident response, operational readiness, and platform reliability improvements.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to improve developer workflows and platform usability.
- Promote best practices in automation, reliability, and platform engineering.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in platform engineering, cloud infrastructure, or site reliability engineering (SRE).
- Strong programming experience in Python, Go, or C#.
- Strong understanding of Kubernetes architecture and controller frameworks.
- Experience with GitOps tools such as ArgoCD.
- Experience with Helm and Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform or Crossplane).
- Experience implementing automation frameworks for cloud-native environments.
- Familiarity with data infrastructure platforms (ETL pipelines, MLOps, streaming or batch processing).
- Strong understanding of system performance optimization, cost management, and troubleshooting.
- Ability to work independently and drive projects to completion.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Nice to Have
- Contributions to CNCF open-source projects (Kubernetes, Crossplane, ArgoCD, Prometheus, etc.).
- Deep expertise in Kubernetes APIs, CRDs, and control plane development.
- Experience running platforms on Azure, AWS, or GCP.
- Experience with Kubernetes scheduling tools such as Karpenter.
- Experience implementing observability and distributed tracing using tools such as OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, and Grafana.
- Strong documentation and technical writing skills.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.
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About Affinity Affinity Group is a technology and business consulting and services company. We believe in creating long term relationships between clients and consultants that foster a mutually beneficial partnership. Affinity is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
For more information on Affinity, please visit www.affinity-group.ca
Job Number: 13179
About Affinity
Welcome to Affinity Group — your trusted partner in business and technology consulting. As a carbon-neutral company certified by ClimatePartner and recognized by the Globe and Mail as one of Canada's fastest-growing companies, we are dedicated to delivering an unrivalled experience for our employees, consultants, and clients.
Professional Excellence Across Disciplines:
- Cyber Security Solutions: Protecting your operations with cutting-edge security measures.
- Data Analytics and Business Intelligence: Transforming data into strategic insights.
- Digital Transformation: Pioneering digital innovations to future-proof your business.
- Enterprise Applications: Streamlining business processes through advanced software solutions.
- Project Management: Delivering projects with precision and efficiency.
- Technology Strategy & Architecture: Crafting robust IT frameworks to support scalable growth.
Delivering Tailored Solutions: We provide flexible, bespoke solutions designed to meet the specific demands of your business, driving your success forward with precision and innovation.
Global Reach with Affinity International: Expand your capabilities with our international talent solutions. Discover how we bring global expertise to your local and international projects at affinity-group.ca/international-companies.
Empowering Our Consultants: We are committed to facilitating professional growth and success. Explore a wide array of job opportunities through our referral program, AffinityEARN. Find your next challenge on our jobs page at affinity-group.ca/jobs or LinkedIn.
Ready to Enhance Your Business? Contact us today to discuss how we can support your goals. Email us at Sales@affinity-group.ca for inquiries and solutions tailored to your needs.
Join the innovative and supportive environment at Affinity Group, where we transform challenges into opportunities and individual potential into achievements. Discover more about how we can collaborate on our website below!
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About the role
Job Description Location : Vancouver, BC (Hybrid)
Type: Contract – 12 months (with potential extension)
We are seeking a Senior Cloud Platform Developer to help design and evolve a modern cloud-native platform with a focus on developer experience, reliability, and automation.
This role operates as a senior individual contributor responsible for building and supporting platform capabilities across Kubernetes, GitOps, and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) environments. The successful candidate will contribute to core systems such as CI/CD pipelines, automation frameworks, and platform control-plane services that enable development teams to deliver software efficiently and securely.
This is a hands-on technical role suited for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes ownership of outcomes, and prioritizes long-term platform quality, scalability, and
operability.
Responsibilities Contribute as a senior individual contributor on the platform engineering team.
- Design, develop, and maintain cloud-native platform capabilities.
- Implement observability, governance, and automation frameworks to ensure system performance, reliability, security, and compliance.
- Develop and maintain Kubernetes automation, GitOps workflows, and Infrastructure-as-Code frameworks.
- Ensure systems are resilient, scalable, and cost-efficient.
- Build and support CI/CD pipelines to enable reliable and efficient software delivery.
- Participate in architecture discussions, design reviews, and technical documentation.
- Support incident response, operational readiness, and platform reliability improvements.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to improve developer workflows and platform usability.
- Promote best practices in automation, reliability, and platform engineering.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in platform engineering, cloud infrastructure, or site reliability engineering (SRE).
- Strong programming experience in Python, Go, or C#.
- Strong understanding of Kubernetes architecture and controller frameworks.
- Experience with GitOps tools such as ArgoCD.
- Experience with Helm and Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform or Crossplane).
- Experience implementing automation frameworks for cloud-native environments.
- Familiarity with data infrastructure platforms (ETL pipelines, MLOps, streaming or batch processing).
- Strong understanding of system performance optimization, cost management, and troubleshooting.
- Ability to work independently and drive projects to completion.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Nice to Have
- Contributions to CNCF open-source projects (Kubernetes, Crossplane, ArgoCD, Prometheus, etc.).
- Deep expertise in Kubernetes APIs, CRDs, and control plane development.
- Experience running platforms on Azure, AWS, or GCP.
- Experience with Kubernetes scheduling tools such as Karpenter.
- Experience implementing observability and distributed tracing using tools such as OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, and Grafana.
- Strong documentation and technical writing skills.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.
Affinity Earn Know someone who’s great for this, or any of our open roles? Earn up to $4,000/year for each successful referral through Affinity Earn. You can also earn up to $50,000 for helping us find new clients. Learn about our referral program at https://affinity-group.ca/earn/ or browse our jobs & follow us at https://www.linkedin.com/company/affinity-staffing/jobs/
About Affinity Affinity Group is a technology and business consulting and services company. We believe in creating long term relationships between clients and consultants that foster a mutually beneficial partnership. Affinity is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
For more information on Affinity, please visit www.affinity-group.ca
Job Number: 13179
About Affinity
Welcome to Affinity Group — your trusted partner in business and technology consulting. As a carbon-neutral company certified by ClimatePartner and recognized by the Globe and Mail as one of Canada's fastest-growing companies, we are dedicated to delivering an unrivalled experience for our employees, consultants, and clients.
Professional Excellence Across Disciplines:
- Cyber Security Solutions: Protecting your operations with cutting-edge security measures.
- Data Analytics and Business Intelligence: Transforming data into strategic insights.
- Digital Transformation: Pioneering digital innovations to future-proof your business.
- Enterprise Applications: Streamlining business processes through advanced software solutions.
- Project Management: Delivering projects with precision and efficiency.
- Technology Strategy & Architecture: Crafting robust IT frameworks to support scalable growth.
Delivering Tailored Solutions: We provide flexible, bespoke solutions designed to meet the specific demands of your business, driving your success forward with precision and innovation.
Global Reach with Affinity International: Expand your capabilities with our international talent solutions. Discover how we bring global expertise to your local and international projects at affinity-group.ca/international-companies.
Empowering Our Consultants: We are committed to facilitating professional growth and success. Explore a wide array of job opportunities through our referral program, AffinityEARN. Find your next challenge on our jobs page at affinity-group.ca/jobs or LinkedIn.
Ready to Enhance Your Business? Contact us today to discuss how we can support your goals. Email us at Sales@affinity-group.ca for inquiries and solutions tailored to your needs.
Join the innovative and supportive environment at Affinity Group, where we transform challenges into opportunities and individual potential into achievements. Discover more about how we can collaborate on our website below!