DevOps Engineer (Database Automation & Cloud Operations)

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We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled DevOps Engineer with strong expertise in database automation, cloud infrastructure automation, and observability engineering. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in automating database operational activities using Ansible and GitHub, developing infrastructure automation using AWS CDK, and implementing monitoring and observability solutions through Dynatrace. Exposure to Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, and AWS RDS database platforms will be a strong advantage.

Key Responsibilities

DevOps & Automation

• Design, develop, and maintain automation frameworks for database administration and operational activities using Ansible and GitHub/GitHub Actions.
• Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK) for provisioning and managing cloud resources.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support infrastructure and application deployments.
• Implement automated deployment, configuration management, patching, backup, and recovery processes.

Cloud Engineering

• Automate provisioning and lifecycle management of AWS cloud resources.
• Develop reusable CDK modules and templates aligned with enterprise standards.
• Support cloud migration and modernization initiatives.
• Ensure cloud environments are secure, scalable, and compliant with organizational policies.

Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) & Observability

• Implement and manage observability solutions using Dynatrace.
• Create dashboards, alerts, monitoring standards, and performance reports.
• Analyze system performance, identify bottlenecks, and recommend improvements.
• Drive reliability, availability, and operational excellence across infrastructure and database platforms.
• Participate in incident management, root cause analysis, and problem resolution activities.

Database Operations Support

• Collaborate with DBA teams to automate database operational activities.
• Support monitoring, maintenance, backup, recovery, and performance optimization processes.
• Assist in database platform standardization and operational improvements.

Required Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with:
  • Ansible for automation and configuration management.
  • GitHub and GitHub Actions for source control and CI/CD automation.
  • AWS CDK (Python, TypeScript, or similar languages) for cloud infrastructure automation.
  • AWS Cloud Services.
  • Dynatrace for monitoring, observability, and performance management.
• Strong scripting/programming skills in Python, PowerShell, Bash, or similar languages.
• Experience building and supporting CI/CD pipelines.
• Good understanding of Infrastructure as Code (IaC), DevOps practices, and SRE principles.
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Key Skills

• DevOps Engineering
• Ansible Automation
• GitHub & GitHub Actions
• AWS CDK
• AWS Cloud Services
• CI/CD Pipelines
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Dynatrace
• Site Reliability Engineering (SRE)
• Oracle Database (Preferred)
• Microsoft SQL Server (Preferred)
• AWS RDS (Preferred)
• Database Automation
• Monitoring & Observability

Nice to Have

• AWS Certifications (Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer, or Developer Associate)
• Dynatrace Certification
• Experience in enterprise database platforms and regulated environments
• Knowledge of security automation and compliance controls

The above represents BMO Financial Group’s pay range and type.

Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles, the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Group’s expected target for the first year in this position.

BMO Financial Group’s total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. To view more details of our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards

About Us

At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.

As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one – for yourself and our customers. We’ll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we’ll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.

To find out more visit us at https://jobs.bmo.com/ca/en.

BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other’s differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.

Note to Recruiters: BMO does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to BMO, directly or indirectly, will be considered BMO property. BMO will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes.