Senior AWS Cloud Engineer
OTT Pay Inc. is an established, fully funded fintech company focused on delivering streamlined financial payment solutions. With a strategic focus on both acquiring and issuing business, we are developing a mobile-first platform that offers a wide range of financial services, loyalty programs, and innovative products, including credit cards, payment solutions, e-commerce, gift cards, and more. We are a results-driven, forward-thinking organization that values goal orientation and continuous improvement.
At OTT Pay, you will find abundant opportunities for professional growth, working alongside a talented and diverse team from various industries. Our collaborative and innovative environment fosters learning and development, empowering you to excel and make a tangible impact. This is a unique chance to join a company dedicated to reshaping financial solutions for the future.
We are looking for a Senior AWS Cloud Engineer with proven experience in the financial technology industry to join our growing team. As the Senior AWS Cloud Engineer, you will work closely with the Cloud Engineering Department. This is a full-time permanent position working 100% onsite at our 1123 Leslie St Office.
How you will contribute:
· Cloud Infrastructure Design & Management:
o Architect, build, and manage highly available, scalable, and secure cloud infrastructures using AWS services.
o Ensure the scalability, reliability, and performance of applications hosted on AWS, focusing on financial transaction environments.
o Implement infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or similar.
· Security & Compliance:
o Implement robust security practices (IAM, VPCs, encryption, etc.) and comply with industry standards and regulations like PCI-DSS.
o Conduct security reviews, audits, and vulnerability assessments, and ensure cloud architecture complies with financial industry standards.
· CI/CD Pipeline Implementation:
o Design and implement Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines for streamlined code deployment and automated testing.
o Collaborate with development and QA teams to enhance the development lifecycle.
· Automation & Optimization:
o Automate manual processes, including scaling, backups, monitoring, and patching.
o Continuously optimize AWS resources for cost-efficiency while maintaining performance and security standards.
· Monitoring and Incident Management:
o Set up AWS CloudWatch and other monitoring tools to ensure the health and performance of systems.
o Implement proactive alerting and respond to incidents to minimize downtime and disruption in the payment environment.
· Collaboration and Mentorship:
o Work closely with cross-functional teams including software engineering, DevOps, and product management to ensure cloud solutions align with business needs.
o Mentor and provide guidance to junior cloud engineers, ensuring best practices in cloud engineering and architecture are followed.
o 5+ years of experience in cloud engineering, with at least 3 years specifically in AWS environments.
o Must have proven experience in the financial technology industry, specifically with payment systems and handling sensitive data.
· Technical Skills:
o In-depth knowledge of AWS services like EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, CloudFormation, VPC, IAM, and other relevant tools and services.
o Strong understanding of AWS security practices, including identity management, key management, encryption, and compliance frameworks.
o Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
o Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or AWS CloudFormation.
· Scripting & Programming:
o Proficiency in at least one scripting language (Python, Bash, or similar) and experience with automation tools.
o Experience with version control systems such as Git.
· Networking & Database:
o Strong understanding of networking concepts like VPC, subnets, routing, security groups, and load balancing.
o Familiarity with database management, both relational (RDS) and NoSQL databases (DynamoDB).
· Soft Skills:
o Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to handle complex cloud environments.
o Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across various teams.
· Training and Education:
o Degree in computer science or a similar field.
o AWS Certifications (Solutions Architect - Professional, DevOps Engineer - Professional, etc.)
· Preferred Qualifications:
o Experience in financial regulatory frameworks like PCI-DSS, SOC 2, and GDPR.
o Experience with microservices architectures and event-driven architectures.
o Understanding of payment gateways, digital wallets, and financial transaction systems.
What's in it for you:
· Competitive Salary
· Opportunity to learn and grow with a supportive team
· Paid Vacation Leave
· Centrally located modern and spacious offices close to Eglinton and Leslie
· Free use of onsite gym and sports facilities, and regular company social events
· A chance to work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive and high performing team
· Community involvement through the annual Terry Fox Run
· Tremendous opportunities for Growth and Development
This is an onsite position and the successful candidate will be required to report to the office Mon-Fri from 9:00am to 5:30pm.
Visit our website at https://ottpay.com/.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, welcoming individuals from various backgrounds and experiences to contribute to the future of payments. At OTT Pay, our engineering team values collaboration, support, and mutual growth. We actively work to build an inclusive culture that encourages the development of all team members. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including those with disabilities. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.
We appreciate all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.