Senior Developer, DevOps (Digital Media) (French Services) (TeleworkHybrid)

CBC / Radio-Canada; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading broadcasting organization in Montreal is seeking a Senior Developer DevOps for a contract position. This role focuses on managing Azure cloud infrastructure and developing CI/CD pipelines. The ideal candidate has a background in computer science, extensive experience with DevOps practices, and is fluent in both French and English. The position offers flexibility and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible work schedules

Work-from-home opportunities

Competitive total rewards package

Opportunities with cutting-edge technology

Continued learning and professional development

Pair programming and mentorship opportunities

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years relevant experience.
• Proficiency in spoken and written French.
• Functional proficiency in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize Azure cloud infrastructure.
• Develop automated deployment pipelines using Azure DevOps.
• Design Infrastructure as Code solutions with Terraform.
• Actively monitor systems for performance and security.
• Promote DevOps best practices within teams.
• Collaborate on cloud governance and system security.

Skills

In-depth knowledge of Linux

Proficiency with Microsoft Azure

Experience with Terraform

Proficiency with Git

Knowledge of CI/CD techniques

Knowledge of containerization technologies

Networking and infrastructure knowledge

Experience with Python, Go, or Node

Solid command of French

Education

University degree in computer science or software engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Azure DevOps

Job description

Position Title

Senior Developer DevOps (Digital Media) (French Services) (Telework / Hybrid)

Employment Status

Contractee Long-Term (Fixed Term)

Location

1000 Rue Papineau Montreal Quebec H2K 0C2

Overview

Work at CBC / Radio-Canada we create content that informs, entertains, and connects Canadians on multiple platforms. Our successes and accomplishments are driven by embodying and upholding values which include creativity, integrity, inclusiveness, and relevance. Do you think you have the ability and drive to keep up with this exciting ever‑changing industry? Whether it be in front of the camera on air online or behind the scenes you would be joining a team that thrives on making connections and telling stories that are important to Canadians.

Why is this role important

Are you ready to be at the forefront of Radio-Canada's digital revolution? Are you passionate about automation, cloud infrastructure, and the DevOps culture?

How you will make an impact

• Manage, maintain and optimize the large‑scale Azure cloud infrastructure that powers Digital Media.
• Develop and improve automated deployment pipelines (CI/CD) using Azure DevOps to ensure smooth and reliable production releases.
• Design and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions with Terraform and Terraspace to ensure our environments are resilient and maintainable.
• Act as a service team by managing the service desk handling requests from in‑house teams and providing necessary support.
• Actively monitor our systems to check for performance, security and cost and suggest proactive solutions to any issues that arise.
• Serve as a DevOps culture ambassador promoting best practices and helping development teams implement them.
• Work closely with various departments on cross‑functional issues like cloud governance, system security (DevSecOps) and cost management (FinOps).

Minimum Requirements

• Education and Experience: University degree in computer science, software engineering or equivalent experience combined with a minimum of five years relevant experience.
• In‑depth knowledge of operating systems especially Linux.
• Strong proficiency with a cloud ecosystem, ideally Microsoft Azure.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Solid experience with automation using Terraform; knowledge of a framework such as Terraspace is a plus.
• Proficiency with Git.
• In‑depth knowledge of continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) techniques and hands‑on experience with YAML pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions or similar).
• Strong knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Networking and infrastructure: In‑depth knowledge of infrastructure configurations, network protocols, routing, firewalls, load balancing, CDN, and monitoring in a high‑availability environment.
• Developer mindset: prioritise automating manual tasks and solving problems with code.
• Experience with at least one language such as Python, Go or Node in addition to a scripting language like Bash or PowerShell.
• Languages: Solid command of spoken and written French; functional spoken and written English in a professional context.

Assets (Nice‑to‑Have Skills)

• Experience with a framework for Terraform such as Terraspace.
• Experience with Windows system administration.
• Databases and caching: Practical knowledge of technologies such as MongoDB (Atlas), Elasticsearch, Azure SQL and Redis.
• Development ecosystem: Familiarity with development environments using C# or TypeScript to better understand the needs of the teams you will be supporting.
• Cloud governance: Knowledge of governance, security (DevSecOps) and cost management (FinOps) in a cloud environment.
• Methodology: Strong interest in agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Personal qualities: Independence and analytical mind along with excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Perks

• Flexible work schedules allowing you to prioritise yourself, your family and your work.
• Work‑from‑home opportunities (hybrid or full‑time).
• Competitive total rewards package.
• Opportunities to work with cutting‑edge technology.
• Opportunities for continued learning and professional development.
• Pair programming and mentorship opportunities.
• A creative and dynamic work environment where your ideas and contributions can be heard, valued and respected.

Application Process

Please note this is a 12‑month contract position renewable annually. This regular position is not a consulting assignment but a long‑term opportunity with attractive CBC / Radio‑Canada employee benefits.

Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing. We thank all applicants for their interest but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

As part of our recruitment process candidates who advance to the next step will be asked to complete a background check. This includes a mandatory criminal record check. Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position.

Legal Statements

CBC / Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our country's diversity. That’s why we value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where individual differences are recognised and valued. For more information visit the Diversity and Inclusion section of our website. If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process please inform us as soon as possible by sending an e‑mail to .

You are invited to consult and familiarise yourself with our Code of Conduct which can be found on our corporate website. All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on conflicts of interest. If, as an employee, you become aware of a situation that could constitute a conflict of interest, it is important to inform us promptly.