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SwiftStack Object Storage Engineer

Altis Recruitment

Toronto, Ontario

SwiftStack Object Storage Engineer

Altis Recruitment

Toronto, Ontario
 
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We are seeking a highly skilled SwiftStack Object Storage Engineer to lead the architecture, implementation, and ongoing support of SwiftStack-based object storage solutions. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Swift architecture, ring building, cluster configuration, and performance tuning, with a deep understanding of 1space, metadata management, and S3 integration.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and implement SwiftStack Object Storage architecture to meet performance, scalability, and durability requirements.
  • Build and maintain the Swift ring; configure and deploy Swift services.
  • Manage and configure Swift clusters, including adding nodes and deploying changes.
  • Configure and manage 1space, including cross-cloud data mapping and synchronization.
  • Perform cluster tuning and optimization to ensure high availability and performance.
  • Troubleshoot complex SwiftStack-related issues, including networking, replication, and data consistency.
  • Implement and manage Swift automation workflows for deployment and monitoring.
  • Ensure encryption, data protection, and compliance policies are applied effectively.
  • Fetch and interpret S3-specific data and metadata related to SwiftStack.
  • Understand and apply SwiftStack metadata concepts and manage file access protocols.
  • Support handling of large objects (LO) and dynamic large objects (DLO) for scalable data ingestion and retrieval.

Required Skills & Experience:

  • 4+ years of hands-on experience in SwiftStack Object Storage.
  • Strong understanding of Swift ring building, cluster deployment, and 1space configuration.
  • Proficient in Swift automation, scripting, and monitoring tools.
  • Experience with data encryption and data protection methodologies.
  • Deep knowledge of S3 protocol, metadata mapping, and access control.
  • Familiarity with large object storage techniques (LO/DLO) in Swift.
  • Excellent troubleshooting and performance optimization skills.
  • Experience in managing multi-node storage clusters.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with multi-cloud/hybrid cloud storage deployments.
  • Proficiency in Python, Shell scripting, or other automation languages.
  • Knowledge of DevOps tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform, Jenkins) for infrastructure automation.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive compensation and benefits
  • Flexible work environment
  • Opportunities to work with cutting-edge cloud storage technology
  • Collaborative and supportive team culture


We’re an equal opportunity employer committed to increasing diversity and inclusion in today’s workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Minorities, women, LGBTQ candidates, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions.

 

We are committed to hiring military and Veteran spouses and encourage you to identify your connection with the MSEN when reaching out to us or applying to any of our open roles.

 

Have questions or want to learn more about us? We would love to hear from you!

 Altis Recruitment Team

Email: militaryfamilies@altis.com

613-230-3700

 

 

About Altis Recruitment

Welcome on behalf on the Altis Recruitment team! Altis has a long-standing business relationship with the Defence community. For more than 30 years, we have been grateful to work alongside the Department of National Defence and countless military professionals. We know that family members of military personnel often make many personal sacrifices to support their loved ones. We understand that it can be difficult to pursue a career when embracing sudden changes like relocation and deployment. For some, this has meant putting a pause on career goals or professional development. We would like to provide you with everything you need for a successful and confident job search – in addition to access to job opportunities. Download the checklists our experts have created to help you be at your best from application to interview.