DevOps Engineer (AI)

DevOps Engineer (AI) Client: Enterprise class EMR provider Duration: Fulltime, Perm Location: Remote, Canada On behalf of our client, Affinity is seeking a DevOps Engineer to build and evolve the infrastructure behind its flagship EMR platform. You’ll own Kubernetes\-based infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure\-as\-code, enabling teams to ship quickly and reliably. The ideal candidate is fluent in AI\-first development, using AI tools and agentic workflows as a core part of their process. You are proactive, technically strong in cloud infrastructure and automation, and committed to continuous learning in a rapidly evolving landscape. You’re also a strong problem solver and communicator who thrives in a collaborative, fast\-paced environment. **Responsibilities:** * Design, build, and maintain Kubernetes\-based infrastructure and cloud environments. Own the platform that our development teams build on, ensuring it is reliable, scalable, and secure. * Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines that enable fast, safe, and repeatable deployments. Automate everything from build to production, manual gates are the exception, not the rule. * Leverage AI coding tools and agentic workflows as a core part of your work to accelerate infrastructure automation, pipeline development, and operational problem solving. * Define and manage infrastructure using Terraform and related IaC tooling. Ensure environments are reproducible, version\-controlled, and auditable. * Implement and maintain monitoring, logging, and alerting systems. Ensure system health visibility and drive reliability improvements through data, not guesswork. * Embed security practices into infrastructure and pipelines. Support compliance requirements relevant to healthcare data across multiple jurisdictions. * Work closely with development teams to remove friction from the delivery process. Partner with external infrastructure providers to plan, coordinate, and deliver platform work. Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non\-technical stakeholders. **Qualifications:** * 5\+ years of industry experience in DevOps, platform engineering, or infrastructure roles. * Strong hands\-on experience with Kubernetes (deployment, scaling, troubleshooting, cluster management). * Strong proficiency with Terraform or equivalent infrastructure\-as\-code tooling. * Experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or similar). * Demonstrated fluency with AI\-assisted development tools (e.g., Claude Code ) and agentic workflows. * Strong scripting and automation skills (Bash, Python, or Go). * Experience with cloud platforms (Azure preferred, AWS or GCP acceptable). * Solid understanding of networking, DNS, load balancing, and container security. * Strong problem\-solving and analytical skills. * Excellent communication and teamwork skills. * Proficiency with Git\-based version control systems. **Affinity Earn:** Know someone who’s great for this, or any of our open roles? Earn up to $4,000/year for each successful referral through Affinity Earn. You can also earn up to $50,000 for helping us find new clients. Learn about our referral program at https://affinity\-group.ca/earn/ or browse our jobs \& follow us at https://www.linkedin.com/company/affinity\-staffing/jobs/ **About Affinity:** Affinity Group is a technology and business consulting and services company. We believe in creating long term relationships between clients and consultants that foster a mutually beneficial partnership. Affinity is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. For more information on Affinity, please visit www.affinity\-group.ca Job Number: 13341