Azure Platform – DevOps Architect

Job Description: • Design, build and run LodeStar’s Azure infrastructure using Terraform or similar, with separate development, test and production environments • Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines in GitHub Actions and Jenkins, including automated testing, approval gates and rollback • Run PostgreSQL in production, including backups, regular restore testing and performance tuning • Monitor availability and performance, lead incident response, and define and report on service level objectives • Secure the platform with Entra ID, least-privilege access, Key Vault and private networking • Manage infrastructure behind LodeStar’s AI services, including model API access, usage and cost • Administer Jira, Confluence and Bitbucket, including access, permissions, single sign-on, licensing, apps, upgrades and backups • Improve Jira workflows, automation, dashboards and reporting with engineering, project management and operations teams • Keep Confluence organized with clear space structure, templates and permissions • Set and support DevOps standards across Fidus, including source control, branching and CI/CD practices • Contribute to IT activities including change management, security reviews and shared on-call • Work closely with LodeStar build and product leads and engineering teams across Fidus Requirements: • 5+ years in platform engineering, DevOps or site reliability engineering, including at least 2 years supporting production workloads on Azure • Strong hands-on experience with Terraform and infrastructure as code • Experience building CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions and Jenkins • Experience working with containers, including Docker, Azure Container Apps or AKS • Experience administering Jira and Confluence, including workflow design, automation and permissions • Production experience with PostgreSQL or a similar relational database • Solid Linux administration and networking skills, including hybrid on-premise and cloud environments • Working knowledge of cloud security and identity management • Scripting skills in Python or Bash • Experience with on-call support and incident management • Clear communication with technical and non-technical colleagues • Candidates must be eligible for Fidus’s export-control screening and, in Canada, a Controlled Goods Program security assessment Benefits: • Medical, dental, and vision plans • Matching GRSP contributions • Annual profit-sharing bonus • Supplementary benefits • Accommodations available upon request during the selection process