Senior DevOps Engineer

Canadian Solar Inc.; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Canadian Solar Inc. in Kitchener, Ontario, is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to join the EQS team onsite. You will design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for on-site and cloud-based EMS software, collaborating with leadership and engineering to streamline the software delivery lifecycle.

The role emphasizes security, IaC, and scalable deployments across cloud and edge systems, with opportunities to drive DevOps best practices in a dynamic energy tech environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, information technology, power automation, or related field. Advanced degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate the build, test, and deployment processes.

Skills

CI/CD tools

Docker & Kubernetes

Git/GitHub

Terraform/Ansible

Cloud platforms

Scripting (Python/Bash)

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering/CS/IT

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab CI

CircleCI

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Ansible

CloudFormation

Job description

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.

Position Title: Senior DevOps Engineer
Department: EQS
Compensation: $110,000 - $140,000 + annual bonus (paid in local currency; range varies by location)
Reports To: Data and Delivery Manager
Location: Kitchener, ON (Onsite)

About the Role:

We are seeking a talented Sr DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic team and contribute to the delivery of on-site and cloud-based Energy Management System (EMS) for utility grade systems. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the build and deployment pipelines to ensure smooth and efficient delivery of software products. You will work closely with leadership, engineering and project execution teams to streamline the software development lifecycle and enhance the overall productivity and quality of our software releases both to cloud systems and edge real-time embedded systems. Further, you are passionate about advancing clean energy initiatives and working collaboratively in a dynamic startup like environment..

Responsibilities:

• 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, CircleCI).
• 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).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• 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, MongoDB, or Oracle is a plus.
• Understanding RESTful APIs and web services is a plus.
• Experience with cloud services and infrastructure, such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• 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.

e-STORAGE is Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

e-STORAGEuses AI-assisted tools during parts of the hiring process, including screening and workflow automation. All final hiring decisions are made by humans.

This is a current vacancy, and we are actively hiring for this position.

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