Senior Devops Engineer

Localcoin, founded in 2017 with headquarters in Toronto, is on a mission to simplify the process and experience of buying or selling digital currencies globally. We envision bringing digital currency to the mainstream financial market through partnerships with leading corporate and franchised retail spaces. With terminals across Canada, Poland, and the APAC region—including Australia, Hong Kong, and New Zealand—Localcoin is now the fastest-growing Bitcoin ATM operator in the world.
At its core, Localcoin believes that everyone should be able to own cryptocurrency and have a deep understanding of blockchain technology. As a member of our rapidly growing team, you'll join a talented, dynamic group of team members who will encourage you to learn, grow, and thrive in your career every step of the way.
If you're a self-starter looking to hone your skills in a startup environment that fosters innovation, transparency, and team connectivity, we look forward to hearing from you!
THE ROLESalary Range:
$150,000 - $180,000
We are seeking a
Senior DevOps Engineer
with deep AWS expertise, multi-account architecture experience, and strong leadership capability. This role owns our cloud infrastructure strategy, CI/CD systems, security posture, observability stack, and infrastructure governance across production and regulated environments.
This is a hands-on technical role with a strong emphasis on execution (80%), complemented by mentoring, coaching, and knowledge transfer (20%) to other team members. The role is responsible for designing and delivering resilient systems that meet SLAs while maintaining compliance and operational excellence.
This position will be based out of our Etobicoke, ON office, with an expectation of working in-office two days per week.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOINGCloud Architecture & Multi-Account StrategyDesign and manage AWS Organizations across multiple accountsArchitect multi-region, highly available systems aligned with defined SLAsImplement expert-level IAM governance (least privilege, Verified Permissions, SSO)Continuously evolve cloud architecture to support fintech-grade reliability and compliance
Infrastructure as Code & CI/CD LeadershipLead advanced Terraform implementations across multi-account environmentsDesign scalable module architecture and state management strategiesOwn and scale GitLab CI/CD pipelines and SaaS runnersBuild AMI pipelines and infrastructure automation using Python, Go, or Bash aiming deterministic buildsImprove deployment velocity without compromising security
Containers, Orchestration & ObservabilityArchitect and operate Kubernetes (EKS) or ECS environmentsImplement observability using Datadog (preferred) or Prometheus/ThanosDefine SLIs/SLOs aligned to business SLAsLead incident response and root cause analysisArchitect and operate RDS databases
Security & ComplianceResolve CIS Benchmark and Security Hub findingsHarden AWS environments and container workloadsManage secrets via Vault or AWS Secrets ManagerSupport PCI or regulated fintech/crypto requirementsStrengthen our cloud security stack across infrastructure and pipelines
Edge, Connectivity & CloudflareDesign secure edge networking and connectivity patternsSupport secure connectivity for crypto infrastructure componentsLead cloud migration efforts when required
FinOps & GovernanceImplement cost optimization and tagging strategiesClean up unused resources and reduce cloud wasteBuild architecture documentation and operational runbooksDrive infrastructure governance and platform standards
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR7–10 years in IT infrastructure/cloud engineering5+ years owning production AWS environmentsDeep AWS architecture expertise (multi-account, security stack, networking)Advanced Terraform experience in complex environmentsStrong CI/CD architecture experience (GitLab preferred)Strong Kubernetes (EKS) or ECS experienceProfessional scripting experience (Python, Go, or Bash)Experience working in PCI-compliant or regulated fintech/crypto environmentsStrong understanding of SLAs and building systems around themLeadership capability — able to mentor and influence engineering standardsAWS Solutions Architect – Professional (SAP-C02)Additional AWS certifications (DevOps Engineer Professional)Experience leading FinOps programsExperience with Cloudflare Zero Trust & WARPExperience with HashiCorp VaultExperience with Snowflake/dbt infrastructure
WHAT YOU’LL LOVE ABOUT USCompetitive Salary & Benefits – We value and reward our team members.RRSP Group Matching Program – We invest in your financial well-being.Hybrid Work Environment – Enjoy flexibility while being part of a dynamic team.Professional Development – Opportunities for learning and growth covered by Localcoin.Team Culture & Events – Regular socials, team meetings, and collaborative workspaces.Impactful Work – Play a key role in a growing company and make a real difference.
JOIN OUR INCLUSIVE TEAMLocalcoin is committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and equitable workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, ancestry, place of origin, color, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, family status, or disability.
If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please notify the Talent team or email
View email address on ca.hrm.tc .
Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada. At this time, we are not able to provide visa sponsorship.
AI DISCLOSURE STATEMENTWe want to share that we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help screen and assess applications. While technology helps us stay organized and efficient, every hiring decision at Localcoin is made by real people who care about finding the best addition to our team. These tools are used to support our process—not to replace the human judgment and connection that are core to our culture.
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