Paays is a dynamic fintech turned Enterprise software startup currently serving the Canadian auto and mortgage financing sectors, providing an innovative platform of Fraud detection, IDV, AML, and Income verification solutions for lenders. We are expanding our engineering team to enhance our product capabilities and help build new features to serve our clients better.
Job Description
In this role, you will be responsible for the deployment, security, scaling, and ongoing maintenance of various APIs, web apps and related infrastructure. Your focus will be ensuring high availability and reliability of these services, which are critical for processing large-scale financial transactions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize system performance and automate operational processes.
Key Responsibilities
Deploy and maintain multiple APIs for large-scale transaction processing.
Ensure high availability and reliability of services.
Scale systems efficiently to handle growth in traffic.
Monitor and optimize system performance.
Manage cloud-based infrastructure, primarily on AWS on both production and Development platforms
Implement containerization strategies using Docker and orchestrate with Kubernetes.
Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines.
Automate deployment and scaling processes.
Monitor systems for anomalies and respond to incidents promptly.
Implement proactive measures to prevent future incidents.
Ensure infrastructure and applications comply with industry security standards.
Regularly update security protocols and conduct vulnerability assessments.
Requirements
Qualifications
3+ years of experience in a DevOps/SRE role, preferably in a fintech environment.
Proven experience in deploying and managing scalable systems.
Docker & Kubernetes: Advanced skills in containerization and orchestration.
CI/CD Tools: Proficiency in tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar.
Scripting & Automation: Experience with scripting languages (Python, Bash, etc.) for automation.
Monitoring Tools: Familiarity with tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack.
Networking & Security: Understanding of network protocols, security best practices, and compliance standards.
Communication: Strong communication skills for effective collaboration and reporting.
Problem-Solving: Ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues efficiently.
Team Collaboration: Proven ability to work in a team and manage cross-functional collaborations.
Adaptability: Comfortable in a fast-paced startup environment and adaptable to change.
Continuous Learning: Eagerness to learn and stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in financial data aggregation or similar domains.
Other Requirements
Legal ability to work and reside in Canada (Canadian citizen or permanent resident status)
Residence in Toronto or Toronto-vicinity with the ability to work a min. of 1 day/week at the Paays (downtown) Toronto office
Employer offers are subject to criminal and other background checks, as well as personal and/or employer references
Benefits
Compensation
Competitive salary, plus participation in the Paays Employee Incentive (Options) pool
Health/Dental plan, after initial 6 months of employment
Other
The Paays office is located near the corner of Yonge and Adelaide, in downtown Toronto. Both Queen and King TTC subway stops are within 2 minute walks of the office. Along with a private office, we enjoy the many amenities of a co-working space, including lounge access, private call phone booths, free coffee, tea and snacks, and regular happy hours.
Our team is currently spread across many different geographies. This position, along with other new positions, will start a process of building a core team of skilled professionals based in the Toronto office.