DevOps Engineer Lead – Mississauga (Contract to Hire)

About the role

We are seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer Lead to drive release, environment, and CI/CD initiatives for our software applications. This contract‑to‑hire position is based in Mississauga and offers a blend of onsite and remote work.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and manage end‑to‑end software releases, coordinating with cross‑functional teams.
• Define, maintain, and enforce release management processes, including calendars, checklists, and risk mitigation.
• Conduct release readiness reviews, milestone check‑ins, and Go/No‑Go meetings.
• Oversee non‑production environment stability, schedule refreshes, manage access control, and troubleshoot complex issues.
• Assist in building and improving CI/CD pipelines, support deployment automation, and resolve build failures.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate new applications into the CI/CD framework and monitor post‑release health.

Required profile

• 6‑10 years of experience in applications development, systems analysis, or related roles.
• Proven track record of managing and delivering successful projects.
• Subject‑matter expertise in at least one area of application development.
• Strong leadership, project management, and communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent); Master’s preferred.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive contract compensation.
• Opportunity to transition to a permanent role.
• Hybrid work arrangement (3 days onsite, 2 days remote).
• Professional growth in a dynamic IT environment.