Senior DevOPS Engineer

Societe Generale SA; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Societe Generale SA, Montreal-based, seeks a Senior DevOps Engineer to lead platform operations, CI/CD pipelines, and automation within a hybrid work model. You will collaborate with international teams across France, India, Canada, and the US to standardize secure development and deployment practices.

You will implement monitoring and security standards, enable cloud integration, and partner with developers to accelerate software delivery while reducing cognitive load, in a scalable engineering

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in DevOps, software development, or software factory tooling.
• Strong expertise in Linux, scripting (Bash, Python), and Git (GitHub Enterprise).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, security, and automation in cloud environments.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaborate with distributed international teams.
• Fluent English; French is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the availability, stability, and performance of CI/CD and software factory services.
• Operate services in compliance with security and regulatory requirements.
• Provide Follow-The-Sun (FTS) support and meet defined SLAs.
• Design, operate, and optimize secure CI/CD pipelines.
• Drive adoption of DevOps best practices, automation, and software craftsmanship.
• Support application teams in industrializing their development lifecycle.
• Act as a regional (AMER) subject matter expert on CI/CD tools and practices.

Skills

Linux

Bash

Python

Git/GitHub Enterprise

Jenkins

CI/CD

Monitoring

Automation

Cloud infra

Stakeholders

English comms

Tools

Azure Cloud

GitHub Actions

TeamCity

XL Deploy

ArgoCD

SonarQube

Nexus

JFrog/Artifactory

Terraform

Kubernetes

Docker

Maven

Job description

Permanent contract# Senior DevOPS EngineerApply---Montreal, Quebec, CanadaHybridReference 26000G19Start date ImmediatelyPublication date 2026/11/03## ResponsibilitiesGroup Chief Operating Office (GCOO) drives operational excellence across Société Générale by leveraging Technology (Digital, Data & AI) and Talent. It supports business efficiency, differentiation, and growth through its five core functions: Information Systems, Real Estate, Sourcing, Group Data Office, and Global Solution Center. This role sits within the Engineering Platform department leading one of the Group’s strategic foundation programs: Societe Generale Engineering Platform. Designed by developers, for developers, the platform provides a standardized, secure, and automated ecosystem to accelerate software delivery and reduce cognitive load across the organization. Based in Montreal, within the EPL/SPL team, you will contribute to the transformation of Société Générale’s engineering platform, collaborating closely with international teams (France, India, Canada, US). You will play a key role in standardizing, securing, and automating software development and deployment practices at scale. RESPONSIBILITIES Platform Operations & Support • Ensure the availability, stability, and performance of CI/CD and software factory services • Operate services in compliance with security and regulatory requirements • Provide support under a Follow-The-Sun (FTS) model and meet defined SLAs • Communicate effectively on incidents, changes, and releases • Deliver technical support and guidance to application teams CI/CD & DevOps Enablement • Design, operate, and optimize secure CI/CD pipelines • Drive adoption of DevOps best practices, automation, and software craftsmanship • Support application teams in industrializing their development lifecycle • Act as a regional (AMER) subject matter expert on CI/CD tools and practices Platform Engineering & Evolution • Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain DevOps toolchain components • Contribute to platform evolution, including Azure Cloud integration • Develop prototypes and Proofs of Concept (POCs) to evaluate new capabilities • Participate in the rationalization and modernization of internal platforms • Define and implement monitoring frameworks (SLIs, SLOs, SLAs) Automation & Continuous Improvement • Automate processes to improve efficiency and reduce operational workload • Enhance platform scalability, reliability, and developer experience • Drive continuous improvement initiatives across tooling and processes Quality, Security & Governance • Enforce code quality, security, and compliance standards • Contribute to QA strategy definition and implementation • Ensure alignment with Group security frameworks (e.g., SOFASEC or equivalent) Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing • Collaborate with global teams to ensure consistency and alignment • Maintain clear technical documentation and internal processes • Promote DevOps best practices within internal communities • Support training, mentoring, and knowledge sharing initiatives## Profile required• Minimum 5 years of experience in DevOps, software development, or software factory tooling • Strong expertise in: o Linux, Bash, Python o Git (GitHub Enterprise), Jenkins / CI tools o CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices o Monitoring and observability tools • Solid experience with code quality, security, and artifact management tools • Strong knowledge of automation, scripting, and cloud infrastructure concepts • Ability to work autonomously, prioritize, and manage stakeholders • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in complex environments • Excellent communication and presentation skills • Proven ability to collaborate in distributed international teams Preferred / Nice to Have • Experience with: o Azure Cloud o GitHub Actions, TeamCity, XL Deploy, ArgoCD o SonarQube, Nexus, JFrog / Artifactory o Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker o Build tools (Maven, MSBuild, npm, etc.) • Experience with large-scale platform transformation or rationalization • Knowledge of enterprise QA practices in cloud environments • Exposure to DevOps transformation programs • Strong interest in knowledge sharing and technical mentoring LANGUAGES • Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required • French is a real plus, due to regular collaboration with international teams**LANGUAGE:**Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing, is a requirement as the person in this position will need to collaborate regularly with colleagues and partners in the United States.Due to US Federal Securities law that may apply to this position, candidates who will apply for this position may be required to submit to an enhanced background screening, including the collection of their fingerprints by a third-party vendor selected by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (\"FINRA\").## Business insightSociete Generale is committed to offering an inclusive recruitment experience to all candidates. If you require any reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let our Recruiters know.**OUR CULTURE:** At Societe Generale, we live by our 4 core values of commitment, responsibility, team spirit and innovation. We are engaged and demonstrate consideration for others. We act ethically and with courage. We focus our talent and energy on collective success. We experiment and propose new ideas. This way, we maximize our ability to serve client needs and anticipate market changes. Societe Generale is committed to strengthening bonds with colleagues, communities, and the world in which we live, because relationships are at the heart of how we operate. For more information about our Culture and Conduct initiatives, please visit this link (https://americas.societegenerale.com/en/careers/get-know-culture/)**D&I:** Our Diversity & Inclusion Mission: Recruit, develop, advance, and retain a diverse workforce that is united in our efforts to enhance our competitive position and deliver innovative solutions to our clients. Our Diversity & Inclusion Vision:* Engaged workforce that is demographically diverse in a way that reflects the communities in which we operate* Inclusive culture and workplace that recognizes employees' unique needs and utilizes their diverse talents* Engage our community and marketplace, and position the organization to meet the needs of all its clientsFor more information about our D&I initiatives, please visit this link (https://americas.societegenerale.com/en/careers/get-know-diversity/)Societe Generale is an equal opportunity employer and we are proud to make diversity a strength for our company. We are committed to recognizing and promoting the talents and achievements of our employees and staff, regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, and any other characteristic or status protected under applicable law. We strive to write our postings as inclusively as possible. If, however, one gender is used alone in this display, it designates persons of all gender identities.