Automation Engineer
Apex Systems , a global IT services provider, has an opening for an Automation Engineer within our staffing practice. The ideal candidate will have experience with CI/CD , API , and SQL database management on the back end.
Location: Downtown Toronto
In Office Frequency : 1-2x a month max
Hours per Week :
Application Process: Please submit your resume via the platform you are using. If you encounter any issues, please email your resume in Word format to and reference Automation Engineer.
Join our team
As telecommunications technology rapidly advances, our client is committed to providing reliable and
innovative communications solutions through cutting-edge automation and efficient operational
frameworks.
The Messaging and Automation DevOps team plays a crucial role in realizing our clients Customer First
vision through collaboration with cross-functional teams across the organization. Our mission is to enable
and support advanced telephony, messaging, and emergency communications products and services that
are robust, scalable, and seamlessly operational.
We embrace technological advancement and process evolution, continuously learning and adapting to
meet future challenges. Our team culture celebrates both successes and learning opportunities, fostering
an environment of continuous improvement and innovation in automation.
We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will
be innovative, proactive, and passionate about automation and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the PTS team in implementing robust platform deployment solutions
- Design and implement comprehensive automation solutions for operational efficiency
- Develop event-driven and data-driven frameworks for zero-touch service mitigation and change
- management
- Build auto-healing capabilities for service improvements
- This role offers an opportunity to shape the future of telecommunications infrastructure through advanced
- automation and framework design, working with cutting-edge technologies in an agile, collaborative environment.
Core Competencies & Work Style
As a member of our dynamic team, you will need to demonstrate:
- Strong analytical mindset with ability to translate customer feedback into technical solutions
- Excellent problem-solving skills with customer-centric approach
- Adaptability and agility in a fast-paced technology environment
- Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
- Commitment to service reliability and operational excellence
- Proven ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships
- Experience in leading technical initiatives and driving improvements
- Capability to balance multiple priorities and deliver results in a dynamic environment
- Understanding of data modeling and ETL processes
- Understanding of API design principles (REST, GraphQL)
- Familiar with Git repo and CI/CD pipeline
- Familiar with private cloud (OpenStack, OpenShift) and public cloud (GCP and/or AWS)
- environments and cloud native concepts
- Familiar with modern web frontend frameworks (React, Vue, Angular)
- Proficiency in automation scripting (Python, Ansible, Shell)
- A strong end to end ownership culture mindset towards product and end customer experience
- Understand best practices for building easy to use, scalable, resilient and secure services and
- applications
- Initiative, attention to details and problem-solving attitude
- Recognized 5 years relevant professional work experience
Bachelor degree in Computer science, Engineering degree or related field
Great-to-haves
- Proven experience in designing and implementing complex data models
- Expertise in database management systems (SQL, NoSQL, Time-series DBs)
- Hands-on experience in API design and implementation (FastAPI, Strawberry, etc.)
- Hands-on experience in message queue ( Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.)
- Experience with Gitlab/Github CI/CD pipeline, Jenkins, or similar workflow tools
- Experience with NFV infrastructure platforms (OpenStack, OpenShift, etc.)
- Hands-on experience with IaC ( Ansible, Terraform, etc.)
- Experience in public cloud environment (GCP, AWS)
- Experience with Linux, server management, service mesh, virtualization and containerization
- (Docker, Podman, Kubernetes)
- Experience working with Agile/Scrum/Kanban
- Experience of mobile network and operator-grade networking
- Mastering Software Development Experience (Bash, Python, JavaScript)
- Experience AI platforms, including UnicornAI, ChatGPT, VertexAI, Gemini, Claude 3
- Deep understanding of the wireless core network and mobility
- Master or PhD in Computer science or Engineering degree or related field