Azure Infrastructure Engineer

We are At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 14,500+, and has 58 offices in 21 countries within key global markets.    Our challenge We are seeking an experienced Azure Infrastructure Engineer with a minimum of 7 years in Azure cloud environments. The ideal candidate will possess relevant certifications in Azure, Databricks, and OpenShift, and have a proven track record of successful project delivery in the fintech banking sector. This role involves designing, deploying, and managing Azure-based applications and infrastructure, ensuring high availability and performance. Additional Information*  The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors.  In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within Mississauga, ON is CAD $120k – CAD $140k/year & benefits (see below). The Role Responsibilities: * Design, implement, and manage Azure cloud infrastructure to support application deployment and operations. * Collaborate with development teams to create and maintain CI/CD pipelines for application deployment. * Optimize application performance and scalability on Azure platforms. * Ensure compliance with security standards and best practices in cloud architecture. * Leverage Azure services including Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Functions, and Azure Databricks for application development and deployment. * Monitor application performance and troubleshoot issues, implementing solutions to enhance reliability and efficiency. * Assist in the migration of existing applications to Azure cloud. * Develop and maintain documentation related to architecture, design, and configuration. * Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in cloud computing, particularly within the fintech industry. Requirements: * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. * Minimum of 7+ years of experience working with Azure cloud services. * Strong experience with cloud security best practices and compliance frameworks relevant to banking and financial services. * Proven experience in application development and architecture in a fintech environment. * Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. * Experience with DevOps practices and tools (e.g., Jenkins, Git, Terraform). * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail. * Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment. Preferred, but not required: * Azure Solutions Architect Expert. * Azure Developer Associate. * Azure Databricks Certification. * Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Administration. We offer: * A multinational organization with 58 offices in 21 countries and the possibility to work abroad. * 15 days (3 weeks) of paid annual leave plus an additional 10 days of personal leave (floating days and sick days). * A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability. * Flexible hybrid policy. * RRSP with employer’s contribution up to 4%. * A higher education certification policy. * On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses. * Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups. * Cutting edge projects at the world’s leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms. * A truly diverse, fun-loving and global work culture. S​YNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT
  Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more. All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Candidate Application Notice