DevOps Engineer-6

Realign Llc; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Realign Llc in Toronto, ON, onsite, is seeking a hands-on DevOps/Software Engineer to explore GitHub Enterprise, build CI/CD prototypes with GitHub Actions, and test integration across Jenkins, Artifactory, SonarQube, Jira and Confluence.

You will write automation scripts in Python, Bash or Groovy, document findings, and share spike reports with the team while collaborating with senior engineers and platform specialists to iterate solutions.

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years in software development, DevOps, or systems engineering.
• Hands-on experience with Git workflows and source control (GitHub/Bitbucket).
• Proficient in building or modifying CI/CD pipelines and automation.
• Scripting in Python, Bash, or Groovy for automation and API tasks.
• Curiosity and willingness to explore new tools and concepts.
• Familiarity with Maven/Gradle and Artifactory for builds and artifacts.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on research spikes and POCs to evaluate GitHub Enterprise features and migration tools.
• Experiment with GitHub Actions to build prototype CI/CD workflows and templates.
• Test integrations between GitHub and Jenkins, Artifactory, SonarQube, Jira and Confluence.
• Investigate repository migration paths (Bitbucket to GitHub) and edge cases.
• Develop automation scripts (Python/Bash/Groovy) to interact with REST APIs and configs.
• Document findings with spike reports and how-to guides for the team.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and platform specialists to refine solutions.

Skills

Git & SCM

CI/CD Pipelines

Python

Bash

Groovy

GitHub Actions

Tools

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

Artifactory

SonarQube

Snyk

Checkmarx

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Location: Toronto, ON
Work Model: Onsite
Job Type: Full Time

Roles and Responsibilities

• Hands-on Research Spikes & POCs: Explore, build, and test Proof of Concepts to understand how GitHub Enterprise features and migration tools work in practice.
• Experiment with GitHub Actions: Build prototype CI/CD workflows, test out reusable action templates, experiment with runner environments, and compare capabilities with existing Jenkins pipelines.
• Test Toolchain Integrations: Set up and validate integration points between GitHub and our current toolchain (Jenkins, Artifactory, SonarQube, CDD, Jira, Confluence, AWS, and Kubernetes).
• Investigate Migration Paths: Test repository migration scripts and utilities (Bitbucket to GitHub), identify what works well, discover potential edge cases, and share insights with senior engineers.
• Support Build & Automation Tasks: Write and test automation scripts (Python, Bash, Groovy) to interact with REST APIs, parse configs, and automate repetitive testing tasks.
• Document & Share Findings: Write clear, concise summaries, spike reports, and "how-to" guides based on your experiments and POC results.
• Collaborate with the Team: Work alongside senior engineers, platform specialists, and developers to gather feedback on POCs and iterate on solutions.

Skills Required

• 2–5+ years of practical experience in software development, DevOps, or systems engineering (or equivalent project/internship experience).
• Working Knowledge of Git & SCM: Familiarity with branching strategies, pull requests, and source control workflows in Git, GitHub, or Bitbucket.
• CI/CD Fundamentals: Hands-on exposure to building or modifying CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar platforms).
• Scripting & Coding Skills: Practical programming/scripting ability in Python, Bash, or Groovy for automation and API interaction.
• Curiosity & Experimentation Mindset: A strong appetite for exploring new tools, tinkering with technology, troubleshooting issues hands-on, and figuring out how things work under the hood.
• Build Tools & Dependencies: Basic familiarity with build tools such as Maven or Gradle, and package/artifact repositories like Artifactory.
• Communication & Documentation: Good communication skills and the ability to summarize findings, document steps taken, and present POC demos to team members.

Nice to Have

• Hands-on exposure to GitHub Actions (creating custom actions, workflow automation, or building POC pipelines).
• Exposure to containerization basics (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS).
• Experience working with code quality or security tools (SonarQube, Snyk, Checkmarx).
• Familiarity with enterprise workflow tools like Jira, Confluence, or release tools like CDD (Continuous Delivery Director).
• Any foundational certifications (e.g., GitHub Actions, GitHub Foundations, or equivalent).

Primary Skills

GitHub Actions, CI/CD & Jenkins, Python/Bash/Groovy

Required Skills

Cloud Developer DevOps Engineer Engineering Lab Technician GCP Domain Architect Product Owner PySpark Developer Python Developer Sr. Golang Developer with Kubernetes Technical Project Manager