Engineer, DevOps

Recurrent Energy Power Services (Canada) Inc; Kitchener; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Training programs

Promotional opportunities

Well-being initiatives

Job summary

Recurrent Energy is seeking a DevOps Engineer in Kitchener, ON (Hybrid) to design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure for scalable software deployments.

You will collaborate with embedded software teams and IT to automate deployments, ensure security, and optimize performance across cloud and on-site environments. The role requires strong scripting, containerization, and IaC experience, with a focus on reliability and rapid delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, Computer Science, information technology, power automation, or related field.
• 5+ years proven experience as a DevOps Engineer or in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Atlassian Pipeline).
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, Java, Ruby, PHP, PowerShell).
• Hands-on experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of infrastructure as code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation).
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack) is a plus.
• Knowledge of security best practices in DevOps is required.
• Familiar with power SCADA/EMS system software architecture is a plus.
• Knowledge of embedded software, front/back -end development environment; familiar with basic data structures; familiar with multi-thread programming is a plus
• Experience with database systems such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, Snowflake.
• Understanding RESTful APIs and web services is a plus.
• Experience with cloud services and infrastructure, such as AWS and/or Azure.
• Able to work independently on assigned tasks and elevate to surface roadblocks and risk mitigation.
• Passion for technology innovation and building systems from scratch.
• Have domain experience with software systems for utility scale battery energy storage systems is a big plus
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Automate and integrate the deployment processes and CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to improve scalability, efficiency, and reliability of builds and deployments.
• Manage and maintain build servers, repositories, and related infrastructure.
• Monitor, debug and troubleshoot build and deployment issues to minimize downtime.
• Implement and manage software release channels for on-site and remote deployments.
• Ensure security and compliance of pipelines; implement IaC with Terraform/Ansible.
• Maintain infrastructure as code with Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
• Monitor system performance and ensure high availability of infrastructure and applications.
• Develop release notes and technical documentation.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies.

Skills

CI/CD tools

Git

Scripting languages

Containerization

Infrastructure as Code

Cloud platforms

Security best practices

RESTful APIs

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in engineering, CS/IT

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Ansible

CloudFormation

Job description

Position Title:

DevOps Engineer

Department:

Information Technology

Reports To:

Information Systems and Integration Manager, Corporate IT

Location:

Kitchener, ON (Hybrid)

At Canadian Solar, our vision is to make lives better by bringing electricity powered by the sun to millions of people worldwide. As a leading manufacturer of solar panels, inverters, and energy storage solutions, we've been an industry front-runner since our founding in 2001. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in all parts of our organization as we navigate the complexities of a booming industry. Throughout Canadian Solar's subsidiaries, e-Storage, Recurrent Energy, MSS and CSI Solar Co., we invest in our employees' growth. Our training programs and promotional opportunities ensure we all can continue to learn. We understand the importance of work-life balance and provide various flexible work options to support our employees' well-being. Join our team to "Make the Difference" by creating a lasting positive impact on the world and the communities where we operate.

Description:

The DevOps Engineer is responsible for automating and integrating the processes needed to deploy and manage software applications and systems. This role involves collaboration with development and operations teams to improve scalability, efficiency, and reliability of the development and deployment processes. Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate the build, test, and deployment processes. Collaborate with product development, engineering, QA, execution, and operations teams to define and implement best practices for software development and deployment. Manage and maintain build servers, repositories, and related infrastructure. Monitor, debug and troubleshoot build and deployment issues, ensuring timely resolution and minimizing downtime. Implement and manage software release channels and mechanisms for on-site and remote software image deployment – both for cloud-based systems and real-time embedded devices and industrial PCs. Implement security and data protection measures. Automate repetitive tasks and improve the efficiency of the development and deployment processes. Ensure security and compliance of the build and deployment pipelines. Maintain and enhance infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation. Monitor system performance and ensure high availability of infrastructure and applications. Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies to continuously improve the DevOps processes. Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications. Collaborate with embedded software engineer, front/back -end developers to integrate software components. Optimize (incl upgrade) build and release applications for maximum speed and scalability. Develop and maintain technical documentation (e.g. release notes), including design specifications and user manuals. Support cultivating a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous learning Take ownership of their work and contribute to the overall success of the organization. Conduct other duties as required.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, Computer Science, information technology, power automation, or related field.
• Advanced degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• 5+ years proven experience as a DevOps Engineer or in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Atlassian Pipeline).
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, Java, Ruby, PHP, PowerShell).
• Hands-on experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of infrastructure as code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation).
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack) is a plus.
• Knowledge of security best practices in DevOps is required.
• Familiar with power SCADA/EMS system software architecture is a plus.
• Knowledge of embedded software, front/back -end development environment; familiar with basic data structures; familiar with multi-thread programming is a plus
• Experience with database systems such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, Snowflake.
• Understanding RESTful APIs and web services is a plus.
• Experience with cloud services and infrastructure, such as AWS and/or Azure.
• Able to work independently on assigned tasks and elevate to surface roadblocks and risk mitigation.
• Passion for technology innovation and building systems from scratch.
• Have domain experience with software systems for utility scale battery energy storage systems is a big plus
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Recurrent Energy is a wholly owned subsidiary of Canadian Solar Inc. and is one of the world's largest and most geographically diversified utility-scale solar and energy storage project development, ownership, and O&M platforms. Recurrent Energy is focused on bringing low-cost clean energy and meaningful economic development to communities across the globe.