Senior DevOps Engineer

Build Secure Cloud Infrastructure for Canadian Healthcare

Location: Bangalore Town, Karachi (Onsite)
Job Type: Full-time
Company: Horizon Technologies
Salary: Rs 200,000 – Rs 250,000 per month
Working Hours: 6:00 PM – 3:00 AM (Monday – Friday)
Client: Healthcare Company (Canada-based)

About the Opportunity

Horizon Technologies is looking for an experienced Senior DevOps Engineer to work with a healthcare client in Canada. This is an exciting chance to run important cloud infrastructure for the healthcare industry, where security, reliability, and compliance are very important.

You will be in charge of designing and maintaining AWS Cloud infrastructure, setting up automation, making sure that security rules are followed, and improving systems for speed and reliability. This job has a lot of technical challenges and opportunities for professional growth if you do well in a fast-paced, creative environment and are an expert in cloud infrastructure and automation.

What You’ll Do

AWS Cloud Infrastructure Management

Design, set up, and run strong AWS Cloud infrastructure that is always available and resilient.
Use and keep up with advanced load-balancing techniques to improve performance and dependability.
Keep an eye on and improve cloud resources so that they are cost-effective without hurting performance.
Make sure your infrastructure can grow with your business needs.
Create and put into action plans for disaster recovery and business continuity

Security & Compliance

Make sure that cloud security measures are in place and that they follow healthcare industry standards (HIPAA, HITECH).
Use the best security practices on all cloud services and infrastructure.
To keep access to the least amount of privilege, manage IAM roles, policies, and access controls.
Take care of business security issues like email security and endpoint detection and response (EDR).
Check for security holes and do security audits
Help with basic SOC (Security Operations Center) tasks
Make plans for backups and disaster recovery and put them into action.

Infrastructure Automation & IaC

Use Terraform or AWS CloudFormation to automate the provisioning and management of cloud infrastructure.
Make templates and modules for infrastructure that can be used again
Follow the best practices for Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Keep track of different versions of infrastructure configurations
Make automation processes better all the time to make them more efficient.

CI/CD & Development Support

Work with development teams to set up and improve CI/CD pipelines
Make the processes for delivering software better so that deployments happen faster and are more reliable.
Find ways to make the processes for development and release more automatic and better.
Put product updates, fixes, and new features into production environments
Help set up local development environments to make the development process easier.
Give Level 2 technical support for problems with production

Integrations & Communication Systems

Put communication tools like Twilio and SendGrid into your systems.
Make sure that healthcare notifications and alerts can be sent and received reliably.
Handle API connections with services from other companies
Set up and keep email delivery systems running
Check the health and deliverability of the communication system

Monitoring, Logging & Incident Management

Make and keep up-to-date detailed monitoring dashboards, especially CloudWatch dashboards.
Set up systems that will alert you to problems before they happen.
Make and put into action detailed plans and reports for responding to incidents.
Find and fix production problems quickly and effectively
Find the root cause and take steps to stop it from happening again.
Use tools like Sentry to keep an eye on and track errors.

Database & Server Management

Use SQL and NoSQL databases to store data.
Set up and keep up Linux web servers (Apache, Nginx)
Improve the performance of the database and set up backup plans
Make sure that access controls and security are in place for the database.

Required Qualifications

Essential Experience

At least two years of experience managing AWS Cloud infrastructure and balancing loads
More than two years of working a lot with Linux operating systems
Terraform or CloudFormation for AWS Infrastructure automation for more than two years
A proven track record of running complicated cloud environments in production
Experience working in healthcare or another industry that is regulated (preferred)

AWS Expertise

Strong proficiency in AWS services including:

Compute: EC2, Lambda, AWS SAM (Serverless Application Model)
Networking: VPC, Load Balancers (ALB/NLB), Route53, CloudFront
Security: IAM, Security Groups, KMS, Secrets Manager
Monitoring: CloudWatch, CloudTrail, AWS Config
Storage: S3, EBS, EFS
Database: RDS, DynamoDB, ElastiCache

Infrastructure & Automation

Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code with Terraform or AWS CloudFormation
A good understanding of automation and orchestration of infrastructure
Experience with tools for managing configurations
Ability to write scripts for automation (Python, Bash, or something similar)
Knowledge of orchestration (ECS/EKS) and containerization (Docker)

CI/CD & Development Tools

Experience with CI/CD tools and methods that have been proven
A lot of experience with Git and Bitbucket Pipelines
Knowing how to use JIRA for managing projects and keeping track of problems
Knowledge of Sentry or other tools for tracking errors
Knowledge of the software development lifecycle and agile methods

System Administration

Very good at using Linux operating systems like Ubuntu, CentOS, and Amazon Linux
Nginx and Apache are two Linux web servers that you should know about.
Knowledge of best practices for system hardening and security
Experience with automating systems and writing shell scripts
Monitoring servers and improving their performance

Security & Compliance

A basic understanding of the rules of information security
Understanding of EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response) systems
Knowing the best ways to keep email safe
Knowing how SOC works and how to respond to security incidents
Knowledge of compliance rules (HIPAA is best for healthcare)

Database Knowledge

Understanding of SQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, RDS)
Knowledge of NoSQL databases (DynamoDB, MongoDB)
Database backup and recovery strategies
Basic query optimization and performance tuning

Communication & Integration

Proficiency with communication technologies such as Twilio and SendGrid
Experience integrating third-party APIs and services
Understanding of webhook implementations and event-driven architectures

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)

Advanced AWS Skills

AWS certifications (Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer, SysOps Administrator)
Experience with AWS SAM and serverless architectures
Knowledge of AWS Organizations and multi-account strategies
Experience with AWS Cost Optimization tools

Healthcare Industry Experience

Previous work in healthcare technology
Understanding of HIPAA, HITECH, and healthcare compliance requirements
Experience with healthcare data security and privacy standards
Knowledge of HL7, FHIR, or other healthcare interoperability standards

Additional Technical Skills

Experience with Kubernetes (EKS) or Docker Swarm
Knowledge of Python or other programming languages
Familiarity with infrastructure monitoring tools (Datadog, New Relic, Prometheus)
Experience with blue-green or canary deployment strategies
Understanding of microservices architecture

Security Certifications

AWS Security Specialty certification
CISSP, CEH, or other security certifications
CompTIA Security+

Technical Requirements

Development Tools & Platforms

Version Control: Git, Bitbucket
CI/CD: Bitbucket Pipelines, Jenkins (beneficial)
Project Management: JIRA
Error Tracking: Sentry
IaC Tools: Terraform, AWS CloudFormation

Cloud & Infrastructure

Cloud Platform: AWS (primary)
Automation: Terraform, CloudFormation, AWS SAM
Operating Systems: Linux (Ubuntu, CentOS, Amazon Linux)
Web Servers: Nginx, Apache
Containerization: Docker (beneficial)

Monitoring & Security

Monitoring: CloudWatch, CloudWatch Dashboards
Security: IAM, EDR systems, Email security
Logging: CloudWatch Logs, CloudTrail
Alerting: CloudWatch Alarms, SNS

Communication & Integration

SMS/Voice: Twilio
Email: SendGrid
APIs: RESTful API integration

Work Environment & Schedule

Location Details

Office Address:
Suite No. 2002, 2nd Floor, Parveen Building, D-7
Shaheed-e-Millat Road, Bangalore Town, Block A
Karachi 75350, Sindh, Pakistan

Work Arrangement: Onsite (In-person attendance required)

Working Hours

Schedule: 6:00 PM – 3:00 AM (Monday – Friday)
Time Zone Alignment: Canadian time zones (EST/PST)
Weekend: Saturday & Sunday off

Important: This is an evening/night shift position to align with Canadian client working hours. Candidates must be available and comfortable working these hours consistently.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Package

Monthly Salary: Rs 200,000 – Rs 250,000
Competitive compensation based on experience and expertise
Regular salary reviews and increments
Performance-based bonuses (inquire during interview)

Professional Development

Work with international healthcare clients
Exposure to healthcare compliance and security standards
Opportunity to work with modern cloud technologies
Career growth path to Lead DevOps/Infrastructure Architect roles
Continuous learning and skill development opportunities

Client Exposure

Direct collaboration with Canadian healthcare company
Experience working in regulated healthcare industry
International work experience on your resume
Understanding of global healthcare technology standards

Why Join Horizon Technologies?

Impactful Work

Contribute to healthcare technology that improves patient care
Work on mission-critical systems where reliability matters
Build infrastructure that healthcare professionals depend on
Make a difference in the healthcare industry

Technical Growth

Work with cutting-edge AWS services and technologies
Gain healthcare compliance and security expertise
Exposure to international client projects
Modern DevOps practices and tools
Challenging technical problems to solve

Stable Organization

Established company with international clients
Long-term healthcare client relationships
Job security in growing healthcare tech sector
Professional work environment

Key Responsibilities Summary

Your day-to-day will involve:

Managing AWS cloud infrastructure for healthcare applications
Implementing security measures and ensuring HIPAA compliance
Automating infrastructure using Terraform/CloudFormation
Supporting development teams with CI/CD pipelines
Monitoring system health and responding to incidents
Deploying updates and providing technical support
Integrating communication services (Twilio, SendGrid)
Maintaining CloudWatch dashboards and alerts
Collaborating with Canadian client teams

Ideal Candidate Profile

You’re the perfect fit if you:

Have 2+ years of hands-on AWS infrastructure experience
Are comfortable working evening/night shifts (6 PM – 3 AM)
Have strong Linux system administration skills
Excel at infrastructure automation with Terraform or CloudFormation
Understand security principles and compliance requirements
Can work independently and make sound technical decisions
Have excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
Communicate effectively with international teams
Are detail-oriented, especially regarding security and compliance
Thrive in a healthcare environment where uptime is critical
Stay current with AWS services and DevOps best practices

Application Requirements

Required Documents

Updated resume/CV highlighting AWS and DevOps experience
Educational certificates (Bachelor’s degree required)
Any relevant AWS or security certifications

Application Questions

You will be asked:

Will you be available to work for an on-site evening/night role?
What is your expected salary?

Please be prepared to answer these questions honestly during the application process.

What to Include in Your Application

Detailed AWS experience (specific services used)
Infrastructure automation projects (Terraform/CloudFormation)
Examples of CI/CD pipelines you’ve built
Security and compliance experience (especially healthcare)
Linux administration background
Any relevant certifications
Brief cover letter explaining:
- Your interest in healthcare technology
- Comfort level with evening/night shift work
- Relevant experience with Canadian or international clients

Interview Process

Application Review – We review your experience and qualifications
Initial Phone Screening – Brief discussion about background and availability
Technical Interview – Deep dive into AWS, Terraform, Linux, and DevOps practices
Practical Assessment – Hands-on AWS infrastructure or automation task
Final Interview – Meet with technical leadership and discuss fit
Offer & Onboarding – Welcome to Horizon Technologies!

How to Apply

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Please submit your complete application including all required documents and be prepared to answer the application questions.

Important Notes

Education Requirement

Bachelor’s degree is required (Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, or related field)

Experience Requirements

All minimum experience requirements are mandatory:

AWS Cloud infrastructure: 2+ years
Linux systems: 2+ years
Terraform/CloudFormation: 2+ years

Evening/Night Shift Commitment

This role requires consistent availability during 6:00 PM – 3:00 AM hours. Please apply only if you can commit to this schedule long-term.

Onsite Requirement

Physical presence at the Karachi office is mandatory. Remote work is not available for this position.

Horizon Technologies is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Company Rating: 2.0 out of 5 stars on Indeed

Note: Only candidates meeting all minimum requirements and comfortable with evening/night shift will be considered. Applications without required experience will not be processed.

About Horizon Technologies

Horizon Technologies provides technology solutions and services to clients across various industries globally. We specialize in building reliable, scalable systems for clients in healthcare, finance, and other critical sectors. Our team works with cutting-edge technologies to deliver solutions that make a real difference.