Job Offer: Solutions Developer

Location: Toronto

Contract Duration: 6 months

Work Mode: Hybrid

Start Date: ASAP

Why Join Us?

Astek is a global leader in technology consulting. With 9,600 experts worldwide, we guide our clients through digital transformation by developing innovative solutions.

In Canada, we excel in IT and engineering. We collaborate with leading companies to tackle major technological challenges, putting innovation, collaboration, and excellence at the heart of our actions.

Join a passionate and committed team ready to bring your ideas to life.

About the Role

On behalf of our client in the Banking industry, Astek Canada is seeking a motivated Solutions Developer ready to take on new challenges.

Your Responsibilities

As a Solutions Developer, you will be responsible for:

• Architect, build, test, and deploy automated systems and workflows for managing cryptographic assets and operations, including:
• Certificate lifecycle management (certificate issuance, renewal, revocation).
• Symmetric and asymmetric key generation, distribution, and rotation.
• Integration with certified key management platforms.
• Automated provisioning/de-provisioning of cryptographic services for applications and infrastructure.
• Integrate Cryptographic Services: Develop tools, APIs, and integrations to seamlessly incorporate cryptographic functions (encryption, decryption, signing, verification) into applications, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure components.
• Infrastructure Management: Implement and manage cryptographic infrastructure using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) principles (e.g., Terraform, Ansible) for consistency, repeatability, and scalability.
• Automate Certificate management to prevent outages and security incidents related to expired or invalid certificates.
• Write high-quality, maintainable code (primarily in languages like Python, Powershell, Bash) and leverage appropriate tools and libraries for automation tasks.
• Maintain clear and comprehensive documentation for automation code, processes, architectures, and configurations.

Your Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• 7+ years of total experience.
• 3+ year experience in Security Engineering, DevOps, SRE, or Software Engineering role with a focus on automation.
• Proficiency in one or more scripting/programming languages (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell).

Key Skills:

• Hands-on experience with automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Ansible, Terraform, Jenkins, GitHub).
• Proven experience in designing and implementing automation solution for certificate lifecycle management.
• Hands-on experience with certificate management platform (e.g., Venafi)
• Strong understanding of fundamental cryptographic concepts: symmetric/asymmetric encryption, hashing algorithms, digital signatures, TLS, PKI, key management principles.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, GCP) and their native cryptographic services (e.g., Azure Key Vault, GCP Cloud KMS).
• Experience working with Linux and/or Windows operating systems.
• In depth knowledge of various security controls.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills are essential for this role.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Direct experience managing PKI systems (e.g., Microsoft CA, Venafi).
• Experience with Database Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) and encryption in Transit.
• Hands-on experience managing Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) (e.g., Thales, Entrust HSMs).
• Relevant security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCSP).
• Understanding principles of Post-Quantum Cryptography and its standardization.

Personal Qualities:

• Analytical and solution-oriented mindset.
• Team collaboration and teamwork skills.
• Autonomy and rigor in managing priorities.

The Astek Advantages

• Personalized CARE plan for our employees.
• Diversity & Inclusion Charter.

Ready to Take on the Challenge?

Apply now by sending your CV and discover a rewarding career at Astek Canada.