Senior DevOps Engineer - contract

Who We Are

PLATO is Canada’s largest Indigenous-owned software testing and technology services company. For nearly 30 years, our expert teams have helped our clients deliver reliable products that users enjoy interacting with.

Our 100% Canada‑based team brings deep experience in QA, software testing, and IT services, along with a shared commitment to collaboration, mentorship, and continuous improvement. We’re a team that shows up for each other, whether that’s tackling complex client challenges or helping colleagues grow through coaching and knowledge‑sharing.

As Canada’s largest Indigenous‑owned software testing company, we’re proud of our roots and our mission to build a stronger, more inclusive technology workforce. At the same time, we warmly welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences who are passionate about quality, teamwork, and making an impact.

This is a contract position from Oct 6, 2026 to May 30, 2027

**A current Secret level Government of Canada security clearance is mandatory at the time of application.

Summary

We are seeking a Senior DevOps Lead responsible for defining and leading the DevOps strategy, practices, and engineering standards that enable the successful delivery and operation of Microsoft-based technology solutions. This role drives the adoption of modern DevOps principles, automation, cloud-native services, and platform engineering capabilities to improve software quality, deployment reliability, security, and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for enterprise DevOps practices, standards, and operating models that support secure, scalable, and high-quality technology delivery.

• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of CI/CD automation practices to streamline software development, testing, deployment, and release management processes.

• Drive the adoption of cloud-native services and modern engineering practices within Microsoft Azure environments.

• Establish and oversee DevOps governance frameworks, standards, and best practices across development, infrastructure, and operations teams.

• Lead the implementation of DevSecOps practices, embedding security controls and governance throughout the software delivery lifecycle.

• Promote automation and platform engineering capabilities that improve deployment reliability, operational efficiency, and service quality.

• Collaborate with development, infrastructure, security, and operations teams to design and maintain scalable and secure delivery pipelines.

• Support enterprise transformation initiatives through the adoption of modern DevOps methodologies, automation frameworks, and cloud platform capabilities.

• Provide technical leadership and guidance on platform governance, operational excellence, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in DevOps, including multiple projects serving as a technical leader across development, infrastructure, security, and operations teams, ensuring scalable and secure delivery pipelines while supporting enterprise transformation leveraging Microsoft Azure and related technologies.

• Knowledge of DevSecOps and Security Governance , including integrating security controls, compliance requirements, and risk management practices into the software delivery lifecycle.

• Experience with Azure Cloud Architecture , including designing and supporting scalable, resilient, and secure cloud-based platforms and services.

• Expertise in Azure DevOps and CI/CD Automation , including building and managing automated development, testing, deployment, and release pipelines.

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and Bicep to provision, configure, and manage cloud infrastructure through reusable and automated processes.

• Experience with DevOps Leadership and Platform Governance , including establishing standards, best practices, operating models, and governance processes that support enterprise-scale technology delivery.

Work With Us

At PLATO, we believe that great work happens when people feel supported, connected, and challenged in the right ways. You’ll be part of a collaborative environment where experienced professionals share knowledge, mentor others, and contribute to solving complex, real‑world client projects.

We are committed to inclusive hiring practices and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and Indigenous peoples. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, we’re here to support you.

PLATO respectfully acknowledges that we operate on treaty territories, unceded First Nations and Inuit territories, and within Métis homelands. We honour the long history of these lands and actively work toward reconciliation between Indigenous and non‑Indigenous peoples on Turtle Island.