AI Platform Engineer

Synechron; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid policy

RRSP with employer’s contribution up 4

Udemy for Business access

Global, diverse culture

Paid time off: 15 days + 10 personal/S

Job summary

Synechron in Halifax is seeking a Developer focused on efficient, automated DevOps services for Capital Markets. You will build and evolve CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions, Jenkins, TypeScript, and Python, aiming to improve speed, reliability and developer experience.

Join a multinational firm with 57 offices and a hybrid policy; enjoy CAD 90k–100k base plus benefits and opportunities to work with top banks and FinLabs.

Qualifications

• Engineer mindset and SDLC experience with production-class delivery.
• Strong analytical mindset and clear communication skills.
• Sense of ownership and drive to improve DevOps.
• Experience with DevOps tooling and CI/CD best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop value-add services that integrate with the existing DevOps stack.
• Develop CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, TypeScript, Python, Groovy and Jenkins.
• Coach application teams on how to leverage DevOps offerings.
• Champion developer experience and best practices with DevOps.
• Participate in new tool adoption, POC processes, and provide recommendations.
• Evolve DevOps services beyond the current state for applications.

Skills

Engineer mindset

SDLC experience

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Ownership / drive

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

TypeScript

Python

Groovy

UrbanCode Deploy

Azure

AWS

ElasticSearch

Kibana

Job description

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 16,700+, and has 57 offices in 22 countries within key global markets.

We are looking for a Developer obsessed with efficiency and automation to be part of an autonomous team to deliver services for application teams across Capital Markets. An open-minded individual candidate is not afraid to fail fast and pivot when needed. An individual who seeks out gaps and challenges to drive efficiency not only for other application teams but also for their own team. Knowledge sharing is key in this respect. As a Developer, candidate will participate in transforming DevOps for Capital Markets. Enable Capital Markets application teams with scalable, automated DevOps services that improve speed, reliability, and developer experience. Build and evolve CI/CD solutions integrated with our existing toolchain using technologies like GitHub Actions, Jenkins, TypeScript, and Python. Drive adoption of best practices, identify process gaps, and help teams deliver production-grade software more efficiently. Partner across teams to modernize DevOps capabilities and support continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Information*

The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors. In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within Halifax, NS is CAD $90k – CAD $100k/year & benefits (see below).

The Role

Responsibilities:

• Develop value-add services which integrate with the existing DevOps stack.
• Develop CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, TypeScript, Python, Groovy and Jenkins.
• Coach application teams on how to leverage DevOps offerings.
• Champion developer-experience and best practices in conjunction with DevOps to ensure no developer is left behind.
• Participate in new tool adoption, POC process and provide recommendations.
• Evolve DevOps services beyond current state for application.

Requirements:

• An engineer mindset, SDLC experience with production class delivery, strong analytical mindset, communication skills, and sense of ownership / drive.
• Experience with application and system design patterns.
• Experience with Docker or Kubernetes.
• Experience with Agile methodologies (SCRUM).

Preferred, but not required:

• Experience with Elastic Search and Kibana.
• Experience using DevOps CI/CD tools such as GitHub, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, UrbanCode Deploy.
• Experience with public cloud technologies (Azure, AWS).

We offer:

• A multinational organization with 57 offices in 22 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
• 15 days (3 weeks) of paid annual leave plus an additional 10 days of personal leave (floating days and sick days).
• A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability.
• Flexible hybrid policy.
• RRSP with employer’s contribution up to 4%.
• A higher education certification policy.
• On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses.
• Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups.
• Cutting edge projects at the world’s leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms.
• A truly diverse, fun-loving and global work culture.

SYNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.