Senior Analyst, Data Platform DevOps

Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo); Edmonton; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Senior Analyst, Data Platform DevOps at AIMCo will help build, operate and evolve AIMCo's Modern Data Platform to deliver trusted, scalable data solutions for investment decisions. You will work across Data & AI, Technology, Architecture, Cloud Services and Data Product teams to improve reliability, performance, security and cost efficiency.

You will design and implement IaC, develop CI/CD pipelines, and support data integration, processing and observability across a broad enterprise ecosystem.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field.
• 6+ years supporting and operating enterprise platforms or cloud solutions.
• 6+ years of software development experience with Python and SQL.
• Strong experience with Azure and DevOps/CI‑CD practices.
• Hands‑on with data engineering, streaming tech, and modern data platforms.
• Experience with IaC tools such as Terraform or Ansible.
• Analytical, troubleshooting, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Build, configure, monitor and support AIMCo's Modern Data Platform.
• Partner with Data Product, Architecture, Cloud Services and governance teams.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines, tooling, and automation.
• Support Azure infrastructure, ensuring performance, security and cost control.
• Monitor health, troubleshoot incidents, and implement IaC solutions.
• Support data ingestion and processing across the enterprise tech stack.
• Enhance observability with monitoring, logging and dashboards.
• Create technical docs and runbooks for effective service delivery.
• Collaborate in Agile/DevOps to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Python

SQL

Cloud (Azure)

CI/CD

DevOps

Data engineering

Terraform

Ansible

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Eng

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Azure

Databricks

Snowflake

Job description

At AIMCo, data and technology are fundamental to delivering investment excellence. As a Senior Analyst, Data Platform DevOps, you will help build, operate, and evolve AIMCo's Modern Data Platform, enabling trusted, scalable, and innovative data solutions that support investment decision-making across the organization.

Closing Date

October 7, 2026

This posting will close at 11:59 pm MST on October 6th, 2026.

Working closely with Data & AI, Technology, Architecture, Cloud Services, and Data Product teams, you will contribute to the reliability, performance, security, and continuous improvement of AIMCo's enterprise data platforms. This role is ideal for a technology professional who is passionate about automation, cloud engineering, platform operations, and creating solutions that empower users and teams across the business.

What You Will Do

• Build, configure, monitor, and support AIMCo's Modern Data Platform and its integrated technologies and services.
• Partner with Data Product, Architecture, Cloud Services, Governance, and Application teams to deliver scalable and reliable platform capabilities.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines, automation frameworks, developer tooling, and operational processes that improve platform efficiency and resiliency.
• Support cloud infrastructure and platform services within Microsoft Azure, ensuring performance, availability, security, and cost optimization.
• Monitor platform health and troubleshoot incidents, problems, and operational issues to ensure a seamless user experience.
• Design and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using industry‑leading tools and practices.
• Support data integration, ingestion, and processing capabilities across a broad ecosystem of enterprise technologies.
• Contribute to platform observability through monitoring, logging, alerting, and operational dashboards.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements that enhance platform capabilities, automation, and innovation.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and operational procedures that support effective service delivery.
• Collaborate within Agile and DevOps delivery models to drive continuous improvement and successful business outcomes.

What We Are Looking For

You are a collaborative and technically skilled professional with a passion for building reliable, scalable, and secure platforms. You enjoy solving complex problems, improving processes through automation, and working with cross‑functional teams to deliver impactful technology solutions. You thrive in dynamic environments and bring a continuous learning mindset to your work.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• 6+ years of experience supporting and operating enterprise technology platforms, data platforms, or cloud‑based solutions.
• 6+ years of software development experience, including proficiency in Python and SQL.
• Strong experience with cloud technologies and services, particularly Microsoft Azure.
• Experience building and supporting CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Hands‑on experience with data engineering, streaming technologies, and modern data platforms.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or similar technologies.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with technical and business stakeholders across the organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with technologies such as Databricks, Snowflake, Kafka, Spark, Hadoop, Delta Lake, Azure Data Factory, Apache Airflow, Collibra, Power BI, or Tableau.
• Professional certifications in cloud engineering, data engineering, DevOps, or IT service management.
• Experience supporting highly available, real‑time processing platforms and cloud‑native architectures.
• Knowledge of data governance, data quality, and enterprise data management practices.
• Familiarity with the investment management, financial services, or capital markets industry.

What Success Looks Like

• Build trusted relationships across Data & AI, Technology, and business teams.
• Ensure the reliability, availability, security, and scalability of AIMCo's data platform ecosystem.
• Deliver automation and platform improvements that enhance developer productivity and operational efficiency.
• Contribute to innovative data capabilities that support investment and business outcomes.
• Demonstrate ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement while helping advance AIMCo's data and technology strategy.
• Develop deep expertise in AIMCo's data landscape, cloud architecture, and enterprise technology platforms.

About AIMCo

AIMCo is one of Canada's largest and most diversified institutional investment managers, managing more than $200 billion on behalf of Alberta‑based pension plans, endowment funds, and government clients. We are guided by our core values of excellence, transparency, humility, integrity, and collaboration, and are committed to delivering long‑term value for Albertans.

Final candidates will be asked to undergo a security screening, which includes a credit bureau and a criminal record investigation, the results of which must be acceptable to AIMCo.

At AIMCo, we draw upon the differences in who we are, where we come from and the way we think to deliver results for the Albertans who rely on us. We offer an inclusive, modern workplace where well‑being is prioritized, and colleagues are enabled to do their best work. Our team members are motivated by our purpose and committed to creating long‑term value for our clients and their beneficiaries.