Junior Cloud Specialist

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Job Summary

A Brief Overview

Are you ready to help shape the cloud-first future at one of Canadas leading educational institutions If youre a savvy developer who enjoys building APIs and is eager to learn modern cloud PaaS and SaaS services wed love to hear from you!

The Information Technology Services (IT Services) department is seeking a Junior Cloud Developer to play a hands-on role in designing developing and deploying cloud-native solutions and APIs that power services across the university. You will work closely with our cloud architects data engineers and cross-functional teams to translate requirements into scalable secure solutions all using modern cloud platform tooling. This role is an excellent opportunity to grow your skills in PaaS/SaaS integrations DevOps CI/CD automation and cloud best practices while contributing to impactful projects that support teaching research and operations.

This position assists in the implementation and maintenance of new cloud computing capabilities. This position performs regular system checks and tests to ensure continued compliance and health of cloud computing platforms. This position analyzes data for capacity requirements including testing new protocols and technologies and troubleshooting issues. This position also supports the implementation of new cloud computing capabilities including coordinating the integration of software and hardware and supports the development of automation platforms.

The successful candidate will be detail-oriented adaptable to change and enthusiastic about learning new cloud technologies and modern development practices. If youre motivated to build reliable well-documented solutions and expand your cloud expertise in a supportive environment this is the role for you. Job Description

What you will do

Assists in the implementation and maintenance of new cloud computing capabilities.

Performs regular system checks and tests to ensure continued compliance and health of cloud computing platforms.

Analyzes data for capacity requirements including testing new protocols and technologies and troubleshooting issues.

Researches and recommends new cloud technology solutions and enhancements including assisting with prototypes and pilots.

Supports the implementation of new cloud computing capabilities including coordinating the integration of software and hardware and supports the development of automation platforms.

Creates and maintains documentation for cloud computing initiatives.

Other duties as required in the support of the department and/or unit.

Required Education

Four-Year Bachelor Degree or addition requires trade certification qualification or on-going learning to remain ahead of changes in technology or emerging fields.

Required Experience

More than 2 years and up to and including 3 years of experience.

Experience in cloud computing environment considered an asset (e.g. Platform-as-a-service (PAAS) Infrastructure-as-a-service (IAAS) Software-as-a-service (SAAS) etc.).

Familiarity with software development best practices including coding standards code reviews source control management build processes testing and operations considered an asset.

Consideration may be given to an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Knowledge and Requirements

Practical and applied knowledge of specialized methods and processes that are typically acquired through a combination of technical or academic qualification and/or work experience.

Provide consultation and advice on non-straightforward and/or complex issues.

Interaction with others typically requires interpersonal skills and the ability to understand and influence.

Adapt messages to meet the needs of the intended audience.

Build relationships trust and credibility.

Manage own work and may train and review the work of casual employees work study students and/or volunteers to see commitments through to completion.

Contribute to setting work priorities and direction supporting the team in achieving goals and objectives.

Participate in project team meetings and develop individual project plans.

Lead procedural or technological change within a unit.

Identify new problems and seek information and input to fully understand the cause of problems.

Identify opportunities to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of work processes.

Draw logical conclusions and provides opinions and recommendations.

Research equity diversity accessibility and inclusion resources and best practices relevant to the job and unit operations in order to inform evidence-based planning.

Commitment to principles of equity diversity accessibility inclusion Indigenization and human rights for equity deserving groups. Employment Equity and Accessibility Statement

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queens is strongly committed to employment equity diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from Black racialized persons Indigenous people women persons with disabilities and 2SLGBTQI accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements priority will be given to those who are legally eligible to work in Canada.

The University provides support in its recruitment processes to all applicants who require accommodation due to a protected ground under the Ontario Human Rights Code including those with disabilities. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are asked to contact Human Resources at .

Required Experience:

Junior IC