Automation And Monitoring Engineer

Automation and Monitoring Engineer

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Automation and Monitoring Engineer to automate application and infrastructure deployments using Terraform and implement monitoring, logging, ing, and dashboards across AWS environments. The role will primarily support COBOL and C#/.NET applications, with a focus on Infrastructure as Code, deployment automation, AWS CloudWatch, and Datadog.

What You’ll Do

• Write and maintain Terraform IaC to deploy the COBOL and C# applications and supporting infrastructure.
• Execute and support deployment steps within the pipelines, so releases are repeatable and auditable.
• Use the same IaC to add monitoring, ing, and logging through CloudWatch and Datadog.
• Develop Datadog dashboards as code and keep them version-controlled alongside application infrastructure.
• Define service-level indicators and thresholds with application owners.

This position description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. Other relevant essential functions may be required.

What You Need

Required

• Hands-on experience with Git and GitHub, including branching strategies and pull request workflows.
• CI/CD pipeline development with at least one of GitHub Actions or Jenkins, and a working understanding of the other.
• Terraform fundamentals: modules, state management, and promoting code through environments.
• Working knowledge of AWS services, including CloudWatch.
• Understanding of SDLC environment progression (for example Dev, Test/QA, Staging, Production), approvals, and promotion controls.
• Scripting in PowerShell, Bash, or Python for automation.
• Ability to work with legacy technology and learn unfamiliar platforms such as COBOL runtimes and .NET build tooling.
• Clear documentation, runbook writing, and collaboration with application and operations teams.
• Advanced Terraform experience, including remote state, module design, and the Datadog and AWS providers.
• Hands-on experience with Datadog (monitors, dashboards, log and metric collection) and AWS CloudWatch.
• Experience deploying applications on AWS compute and networking services.
• Understanding of Windows and mainframe-style or batch workloads is a plus.

Preferred

• Experience supporting legacy modernization or platform migration programs.
• Secrets management, least-privilege access, and security scanning integrated into pipelines.
• Relevant certifications such as AWS, HashiCorp Terraform Associate, or Datadog.

Key Skills

Terraform, Datadog, AWS, Python

Location & Compensation

Compensation can differ depending on factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, education, and level of experience. UST provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in various U.S. markets as set forth below.

Role Location: Ontario, Canada

Compensation Range: 104,000 CAD - 130,000 CAD

Who We Are

Since 1999, UST has worked side by side with the world’s best companies to make a powerful impact through transformation. Headquartered in the United States, UST is powered by technology, driven by AI, inspired by people, and led by our purpose, we partner with our clients from design to operation. Our AI-driven digital solutions, proprietary platforms, engineering, R&D, products, and innovation ecosystem turn core challenges into impactful, disruptive business outcomes. With deep industry knowledge and a future-ready mindset, we infuse expertise, innovation, and agility into our clients’ organizations—delivering measurable value and positive lasting change for them, their customers, and communities around the world. Together, with 30,000+ employees in 30+ countries, we build for boundless impact—touching billions of lives in the process. Visit us at .

Benefits

Full-time, regular employees accrue a minimum of 10 days of paid vacation per year, receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year), 10 paid holidays, and are eligible for paid bereavement leave and jury duty. They are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as the following Company-paid Employee Only benefits: basic life insurance, accidental death and disability insurance, and short- and long-term disability benefits. Regular employees may purchase additional voluntary short-term disability benefits, and participate in a Health Savings Account (HSA) as well as a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare, dependent child care, and/or commuting expenses as allowable under IRS guidelines. Benefits offerings vary in Puerto Rico.

Part-time employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching.

Full-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Part-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year).

All US employees who work in a state or locality with more generous paid sick leave benefits than specified here will receive the benefit of those sick leave laws.

As part of our recruitment process, UST may use AI or automated tools to support activities such as application screening, scheduling, or interview assistance. All hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team. Where applicable law requires it, further notice will be provided separately.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

UST is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances.

UST reserves the right to periodically redefine your roles and responsibilities based on the requirements of the organization and/or your performance.

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