Azure DevOps & Infrastructure Lead (Backbase)

Aequilibrium Software aequilibrium.ca Open · verified Oct 24, 2026

Remote Worldwide Contract Senior DevOps & Release

At a glance

Senior DevOps & Release role at Aequilibrium Software. Remote · contract.

Pay not stated DevOps & Release salary

RoleDevOps & Release

SenioritySenior

LocationWorldwide

WorkplaceRemote

EmploymentContract

PostedSep 9, 2026 · 6w ago

Role brief

remoteroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Set up resilient production and test environments across Azure regions, including recovery arrangements
Configure VNets, subnets, firewalls and routing, then coordinate vendor VPN links and verify network access
Handle DNS, certificate exchanges in Azure Key Vault and IAM approvals
Build and maintain Azure DevOps delivery pipelines, using GitOps and infrastructure-as-code for secure releases
Review vendor-run pipelines and infrastructure, then lead their handover, upgrade and ongoing management by the client team

What you bring

At least five years of recent work in DevOps and cloud infrastructure engineering
Senior expertise with Azure infrastructure and Azure DevOps
Strong enterprise networking knowledge, including VNets, VPNs, firewalls and DNS
Hands-on GitOps, infrastructure-as-code and CI/CD experience, plus work with containers and microservices

Who this fits

This suits a hands-on senior engineer who wants to lead cloud setup and pipeline transitions. It is a remote contractor role.

From the employer

We are seeking an experienced Azure DevOps & Infrastructure Lead to architect and provision the foundational cloud environments required to run a new digital banking platform securely. This role is ideal for a hands-on senior engineer who thrives on setting up secure cloud networks, infrastructure-as-code, and continuous deployment pipelines.

What You'll Do

Establish highly available production and non-production environments with disaster recovery capabilities across Microsoft Azure regions.
Configure and manage virtual networks (VNets), subnets, firewalls, and routing.
Coordinate Site-to-Site (S2S) VPN connections with platform vendors and third-party service providers, including validation of CIDR/IP ranges, routing, firewall rules, and connectivity requirements.
Manage DNS configuration, SSL/TLS certificate exchange through Azure Key Vault, and Identity and Access Management (IAM) approvals.
Build and maintain Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines, GitOps / Infrastructure-as-Code practices, and secure deployment/release coordination.
Take ownership of existing vendor-controlled CI/CD and infrastructure pipelines, assess the current implementation, and lead their transition, modernization, and ongoing management by the client engineering team.

Required Qualifications

5+ years of recent experience in DevOps and cloud infrastructure engineering.
Senior-level expertise in Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure and Azure DevOps.
Deep understanding of enterprise networking (VNets, S2S VPNs, Firewalls, DNS).
Proven experience in GitOps, Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, ARM, or Bicep), and CI/CD pipelines.
Experience working with containerized and microservices-based architectures.

Nice to Have

Experience securing cloud architecture within a highly regulated (financial) sector.
Experience with OpenShift or Kubernetes.
Experience in large-scale modernization or enterprise transformation projects.