Cloud Ops Engineer

Greater Toronto Area
Corporate – Digital /
Full-Time /
Hybrid
TRADER Corporation is a trusted Canadian leader in online media, dealer and lender services. The company is comprised of AutoTrader.ca, AutoSync and Dealertrack Canada. AutoTrader.ca (AutoHebdo.net in Quebec) offers the largest inventory of new cars and used cars in Canada, receiving over 25 million monthly visits to its marketplace. With over 3,500 subscribers and counting, AutoSync is the largest and fastest growing dealer and OEM software provider in Canada. The platform's suite of connected automotive software solutions brings advertising, conversion and operational support together, synchronizing the entire retail process. AutoSync's diverse range of offerings includes: vAuto, EasyDeal, xtime, Motoinsight, Activix, TAdvantage and TRFFK. Dealertrack is Canada’s largest automotive financing portal, enhancing efficiency and profitability for all major segments of the automotive, marine, recreational vehicle, motorcycle and powersport retail industries. Over 6.5 million credit applications are submitted via the Dealertrack Canada portal each year. Visit tradercorporation.com to learn more..

Cloud Ops Engineer 

 
We are on the lookout for a seasoned Cloud Ops Engineer to join our dynamic team. A Cloud Ops Engineer plays a crucial role in designing, implementing, and managing cloud infrastructure and services to ensure high availability, reliability, and scalability. They collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize cloud-based systems, protect data, and enhance overall performance. 
 
The Cloud Engineer will report to the Manager, Cloud Operations and work alongside a team of developers, QA specialists, security and other cloud engineers with varying specializations. 
 
You will need to be self-motivated, organized, and have exceptional interpersonal skills to be successful in this position. 
 
Responsibilities:
Design and implement cloud infrastructure using IaC 
Design and implement cloud security solutions 
Optimize cloud infrastructure and drive cost management 
Collaborate with stakeholders on projects and initiatives 
Conduct proof of concept (POC) and facilitate implementation 
 
Your qualifications: 
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering/MIS, Math or related field or equivalent experience 
8 years of software engineering experience including developing, architecting, cloud engineering, deploying highly scalable distributed computer systems 
4 years of experience focused on AWS as an Application/Solutions Architect 
An expert in working with AWS technologies like ECS, ELB, EC2, S3, RDS, Redis, IAM, WAF, Route53, CloudFront, CodeDeploy, CloudFormation and CloudWatch 
Experience provisioning highly scalable infrastructure using AWS 
Solid programming skills in languages like Python, Shell, JavaScript, PHP and familiarity with the AWS SDK and Node.js 
Experience with setup and configuration of CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins 
Experience with container management systems like Docker and Kubernetes 
Familiarity with design patterns and principles, including DevOps techniques, performance testing & management, and data storage & processing 
Strong, hands-on experience in developing and maintaining scalable, distributed, high-performance micro/web services 
Strong automation experience including deployment, monitoring and scaling automation 
Strong skills and experience with infrastructure as code and configuration management tools like Ansible 
Experience with setup and configuration of cloud monitoring tools - CloudWatch, Elastic Stack (ELK), New Relic, Sumo Logic, etc. 
Experience installing, configuring and monitoring Apache/Nginx HTTP servers 
Excellent troubleshooting, debugging, and problem-solving skills. 
Strong analytical, organizational, project management and time management skills 
Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

What’s in it for you…
-We understand that there is life at work and life outside of work. Here are a few benefits we all benefit from that support us to be our creative best.
 
Fitness and wellness
-We provide discounts to nation-wide gyms, onsite gyms (when we’re in the office), an Employee and Family Assistance Program, as well as a virtual wellness program.
 
Benefits from Day 1
-Gym discounts
-Local in-office free gyms
-Employee and Family Assistance program
-Weekly virtual wellness events
-Conferences & training budget
-Regular internal training programs
 
Financial planning
-Let us help you invest in your future with 3% matching towards your pension and multiple forms of income protection.
 
Competitive salary
-Annual bonus structure
-3% CPP matching