Cloud Native Developer Use of AI in Hiring: No, we do not use AI in screening/selection.

Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy.

The Cloud Native

Developer plays a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and maintaining CENGN’s cloud infrastructure and deployment pipelines, with particular focus on supporting our Kubernetes-based platform with Kafka at its core. This role works closely with the development, operations, and security teams to ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of our cloud-native applications and contributes to the betterment of the team through sound judgment, code review input, and knowledge sharing. Design, build, and maintain cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Ansible, AWX, Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or similar technologies Proficiency in command-line tools, package management, and Linux networking CI/CD & Deployment ~ Develop and implement CI/CD pipelines for automated deployment, testing, and monitoring of applications and infrastructure Data & Messaging Manage and maintain PostgreSQL databases, including schema design, evolution, and ongoing database maintenance general message bus/queue concepts also apply to adjacent systems Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability in a cloud-native environment by observing monitoring tools like, Prometheus,



Loki and Grafana Implement and manage secure storage for secrets using tools like HashiCorp Vault, AWS Secrets Manager, or Azure Key Vault.

Communicates progress, risks, and blockers clearly to relevant stakeholders, escalating issues in a timely manner.

Mentors

Co-ops by sharing technical knowledge, providing practical guidance, and encouraging sound engineering practices. Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, with proven experience designing, implementing, and managing cloud infrastructure on platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP. Robust hands‑on experience with Linux distributions such as Ubuntu and SUSE, familiarity with monitoring and logging tools including Prometheus, Grafana, and Loki, and solid IP networking knowledge, with practical understanding of BGP.

Strong proficiency in scripting/programming languages (Python, Bash, Go) and command-line tools, package management, and Linux networking; comfortable navigating multi-language codebases. Knowledge of cloud security best practices (IAM, encryption, network security) and understanding of Agile/DevOps methodologies across the software development lifecycle.

Languages

English oral, reading, and writing French oral, reading, and writing would be considered an asset

📌 Developer or travel (Ottawa)
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📍 Ottawa