AWS DevOps Engineer

Overview

AWS DevOps Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY

Adastra is looking for an Associate DevOps Engineer to join our AWS Practice and support cloud modernization, data platform, and migration initiatives. The role will focus on building and automating secure, scalable AWS environments, deployment pipelines, and cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code. You will work closely with cloud architects, data engineers, and application teams to support reliable deployments and AWS-based solutions

Primary Location: Across Canada or USA

Work Model: Hybrid 1-Day Onsite per Month

Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time

Adastra Location: Toronto/Markham

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build and maintain AWS infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

• Develop and support CI/CD pipelines for cloud infrastructure, applications, and data workloads

• Automate deployment, configuration, and operational tasks using scripting

• Support cloud migration and modernization initiatives, including environment provisioning and deployment automation

• Deploy and support AWS services used in data platforms and analytics solutions

• Configure and troubleshoot AWS networking, IAM, compute, storage, and container services

• Support monitoring, logging, security, and operational best practices

• Collaborate with cloud architects, data engineers, and application teams

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• 2–4 years of experience in DevOps, Cloud Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering, or a related role

• Hands-on experience with AWS services such as EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, Lambda, CloudWatch, and ECR/ECS

• Experience with Terraform and/or AWS CloudFormation/CDK

• Experience with CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or AWS CodePipeline/CodeBuild

• Working knowledge of Docker and container-based deployments

• Scripting experience with Python, Bash, or PowerShell

• Good understanding of Git, branching strategies, and deployment workflows

• Basic understanding of cloud security, IAM, networking, and least-privilege principles

• Exposure to AWS data services such as Glue, Redshift, Athena, EMR, DMS, or Step Functions

• Ability to collaborate effectively with technical teams in a consulting environment

NICE TO HAVE

• Experience supporting cloud migration or data modernization projects

• Exposure to data lake or data platform architectures on AWS

• Exposure to Kubernetes or Amazon EKS

• Experience with monitoring or observability tools

• AWS certification such as Solutions Architect – Associate, Developer – Associate, or SysOps Administrator – Associate

• Experience working in consulting or client-facing environments

ABOUT ADASTRA

Adastra is a global leader in AI and data-driven transformation, helping organizations lead with artificial intelligence—responsibly, strategically, and at scale. With over 25 years of experience, Adastra empowers enterprise clients to unlock business value through data innovation, operational excellence, and smart customer engagement.

Trusted by some of the world’s most prominent brands, Adastra delivers end-to-end solutions grounded in thoughtful strategy, robust governance, and deep technical expertise. From defining vision to ensuring execution, Adastra guides organizations through every stage of their AI, data and cloud journey—building future-ready capabilities and delivering measurable, lasting impact.

Adastra serves clients across key industries including financial services, automotive, manufacturing, technology, media and telecom (TMT), healthcare, retail, and professional services. The company employs more than 2,000 professionals across North America, Europe, and Asia.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Opportunity for advancement and career progression

• Competitive compensation package

• Comprehensive benefits plan

• Successful referral program

• The opportunity to work with one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies

• Satisfaction of working for a reputable company

• A flexible, dynamic, and diverse workplace

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

In our commitment to promote fair and equitable treatment of all employees and applicants, Adastra Corporation provides equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of age, sex, disability, race, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other ground as described in the Ontario Human Rights Code. In addition, accommodation will be provided during the hiring process. Adastra Corporation’s implementation and support of employment initiatives, encourage diversified labour force participation and equal access to opportunities based on merit and performance.

AI Usage - Our hiring process includes the use of AI-enabled tools to screen applications (e.g., keyword matching, qualification ranking). A human recruiter reviews all AI-generated shortlists to make informed hiring decisions.

There has been an increased instance of fraudulent job offers coming from people posing as Adastra HR employees. Please note that Adastra will never request fees as part of our recruiting process and any emails sent to you that are not from ‘@adastragrp.com’ or ‘@talent.icims.com’ are fraudulent. All employment offers are sent via DocuSign and if you receive an employment offer from a suspicious email and not via DocuSign, it is fraudulent.

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