Devops Engineer

VirtusaPolaris - Virtusa Corporation; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company seeks a senior DevOps Engineer to enhance DevOps practices and support development teams in achieving optimal performance. The role involves architecting and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, implementing automated testing and monitoring, and mentoring junior engineers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in DevOps, cloud technologies, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of relevant experience in a DevOps role.
• Deep understanding of CI/CD principles and tools.
• Strong scripting skills in Python or other relevant languages.

Responsibilities

• Architecting and maintaining CI/CD pipelines in a cloud-native environment.
• Monitoring and optimizing CI/CD performance.
• Mentoring junior DevOps engineers.

Skills

Automation

Leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Ansible

Jenkins

Git

Prometheus

Grafana

Job description

As a senior DevOps Engineer, driving the evolution of our DevOps practices and empowering development teams to achieve optimal performance. You will architect, implement, and maintain robust, scalable, and secure CI/CD pipelines in a cloud-native environment. Your responsibilities will include:
Architecting and implementing CI/CD pipelines in a cloud-native environment, ensuring seamless integration and deployment.
Developing and implementing strategies for automated testing, security scanning, and performance monitoring within the CI/CD pipeline.
Defining and documenting best practices for CI/CD, fostering a culture of quality and efficiency within the team.
Monitoring and optimizing CI/CD performance, proactively identifying, and resolving bottlenecks to maintain optimal development velocity.
Collaborating closely with application development teams, guiding them in adopting and leveraging CI/CD practices for enhanced productivity.
Generating comprehensive CI/CD reports for stakeholders, providing clear visibility into pipeline performance and areas for improvement.
Mentoring and guiding junior DevOps engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
Who You Are:
You are a highly motivated and experienced DevOps professional with a passion for automation and a drive for continuous improvement. You possess:
Excellent communication skills, enabling you to effectively convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
A proactive problem-solver with a strategic mindset, able to anticipate and address challenges effectively.
A strong leader and mentor, capable of guiding and inspiring junior team members.
A positive and helpful demeanor, fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.
Unwavering professionalism and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
A strong desire to learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies.
What You Need:
Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
At least 8 years of relevant experience in a DevOps role, with a proven track record of leading and implementing successful DevOps initiatives.
Deep understanding of CI/CD principles, practices, and tools.
Expertise in Linux administration, including scripting and automation.
Extensive experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and orchestration platforms.
Experience with configuration management tools like Ansible, Chef, or Puppet.
Experience with at least one CI/CD system, such as Jenkins, TeamCity, Tekton, Ansible, or Helm.
Strong scripting skills in Python or other relevant languages.
Experience with monitoring and logging tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK stack.
Extensive experience with Java frameworks such as Spring, Spring Boot, or Hibernate.
Strong experience with RESTful APIs and web services, JMS, Kafka, etc.
Proficiency with version control systems like Git.
Advanced knowledge of SQL and relational databases, such as MySQL or PostgreSQL and non relational database, e.g. Mongo.
Understanding of software development methodologies, such as Agile or Scrum.
Bonus Points:
Experience with cloud computing environments like AWS, GCP, or Azure.
Contributions to open-source projects or personal technical blogs.

As a senior DevOps Engineer, driving the evolution of our DevOps practices and empowering development teams to achieve optimal performance. You will architect, implement, and maintain robust, scalable, and secure CI/CD pipelines in a cloud-native environment. Your responsibilities will include:
Architecting and implementing CI/CD pipelines in a cloud-native environment, ensuring seamless integration and deployment.
Developing and implementing strategies for automated testing, security scanning, and performance monitoring within the CI/CD pipeline.
Defining and documenting best practices for CI/CD, fostering a culture of quality and efficiency within the team.
Monitoring and optimizing CI/CD performance, proactively identifying, and resolving bottlenecks to maintain optimal development velocity.
Collaborating closely with application development teams, guiding them in adopting and leveraging CI/CD practices for enhanced productivity.
Generating comprehensive CI/CD reports for stakeholders, providing clear visibility into pipeline performance and areas for improvement.
Mentoring and guiding junior DevOps engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
Who You Are:
You are a highly motivated and experienced DevOps professional with a passion for automation and a drive for continuous improvement. You possess:
Excellent communication skills, enabling you to effectively convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
A proactive problem-solver with a strategic mindset, able to anticipate and address challenges effectively.
A strong leader and mentor, capable of guiding and inspiring junior team members.
A positive and helpful demeanor, fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.
Unwavering professionalism and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
A strong desire to learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies.
What You Need:
Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
At least 8 years of relevant experience in a DevOps role, with a proven track record of leading and implementing successful DevOps initiatives.
Deep understanding of CI/CD principles, practices, and tools.
Expertise in Linux administration, including scripting and automation.
Extensive experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and orchestration platforms.
Experience with configuration management tools like Ansible, Chef, or Puppet.
Experience with at least one CI/CD system, such as Jenkins, TeamCity, Tekton, Ansible, or Helm.
Strong scripting skills in Python or other relevant languages.
Experience with monitoring and logging tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK stack.
Extensive experience with Java frameworks such as Spring, Spring Boot, or Hibernate.
Strong experience with RESTful APIs and web services, JMS, Kafka, etc.
Proficiency with version control systems like Git.
Advanced knowledge of SQL and relational databases, such as MySQL or PostgreSQL and non relational database, e.g. Mongo.
Understanding of software development methodologies, such as Agile or Scrum.
Bonus Points:
Experience with cloud computing environments like AWS, GCP, or Azure.
Contributions to open-source projects or personal technical blogs.