Senior DevOps Engineer

Solace; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Ottawa is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to design and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines and developer environments. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience with Kubernetes, AWS, and Infrastructure as Code concepts using Terraform. You will play a key role in enhancing software delivery processes and ensuring a seamless developer experience. This position offers a competitive salary and embraces a hybrid work culture, prioritizing work-life balance and personal growth.

Benefits

Work with brilliant minds

Flexible work arrangements

Growth opportunities

Inclusive culture

Fun work environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Platform Engineering, DevOps, SRE, or related roles.
• Strong hands-on experience designing and operating CI/CD systems.
• Solid experience with Kubernetes, containerization, and orchestration.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain highly reliable CI/CD pipelines.
• Build and maintain developer environments that are fast, secure, and easy to use.
• Define and implement Infrastructure as Code using Terraform.

Skills

CI/CD systems design

Kubernetes

Terraform

Programming (Go, Python)

AWS

Tools

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

Docker

Helm

Job description

Solace helps companies connect and integrate all of their assets through the power of event‑driven architecture. Our technology makes it easy to unlock data silos and capture events occurring across large enterprises; stream information about those events everywhere it needs to be in real‑time; and give the apps, AI agents and people who receive it the power to immediately react with decisive actions and smart decisions.

Many of the world’s biggest companies trust Solace to modernize their IT infrastructure by embracing trends like AI, cloud and IoT so they can create awesome experiences for their customers, partners and employees.

So, the next time you drive a car, order furniture online, fly in a plane, check your bank balance on your phone, your positive experience could be a direct result of our technology—and your hard work!

Overview

The Solace Platform Engineering team is looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer to help design, build, and evolve the CI/CD pipelines, developer tooling, and development environments that power Solace Cloud and its supporting microservices.

What You’ll Do

In this role, you will operate at the intersection of platform engineering, DevOps, and developer experience, building scalable, secure, and reliable systems that enable product teams to move faster with confidence. You’ll work deeply with AWS, Kubernetes, Infrastructure as Code, and CI/CD systems, partnering closely with software engineers, SREs, and security teams to define best practices and improve building and delivering software at Solace.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain highly reliable CI/CD pipelines that support large‑scale, cloud‑native microservices
• Build and maintain developer environments (local, ephemerally, and cloud‑based) that are fast, secure, and easy to use
• Define and implement Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and Helm to manage cloud resources and Kubernetes workloads
• Partner with engineering teams to standardize deployment, testing, and release workflows
• Improve platform observability, security, and reliability across the SDLC
• Mentor other engineers and contribute to technical design discussions and architectural decisions
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying friction points in the developer experience and delivering practical solutions

Required Experience

• 5+ years of experience in Platform Engineering, DevOps, SRE, or related roles
• Strong hands‑on experience designing and operating CI/CD systems (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins or similar)
• Solid experience with Kubernetes, containerization, and orchestration (Docker, Helm)
• Proven experience with Infrastructure as Code, particularly Terraform
• Strong proficiency in at least one programming language such as Go, Python, or similar
• Experience working in AWS or other major cloud platforms
• Strong understanding of software delivery lifecycles, testing strategies, and release management
• Ability to work cross‑functionally and influence platform standards across teams

Nice to Have

• Experience building internal developer platforms (IDPs) or self‑service tooling
• Familiarity with secrets management (e.g., HashiCorp Vault)
• Experience improving developer experience (DevX) at scale
• Background in highly regulated or security‑conscious environments

Who You Are

• A hands‑on engineer who enjoys building platforms other engineers love to use
• Passionate about automation, reliability, and developer productivity
• Comfortable owning complex systems and driving them forward
• Curious, pragmatic, and continuously learning
• A collaborative team player who values high standards and shared success

Why You’ll Love Working at Solace

• Work with brilliance – Our team is packed with some of the sharpest minds in the industry.
• Balance matters – We believe work should fit into your life, not the other way around.
• Hybrid‑first – Flexibility is built into how we work, so everyone feels included and empowered.
• Values‑driven – We live and breathe our core values: craftsmanship, trust, courage, freedom, momentum, humility, and human experience.
• Growth mindset – Our training programs are designed to help you level up, fast.
• Customer Obsessed – We’re proud of our world‑class customer lineup.
• Keep it fun – We’re social, we keep things simple, and we know how to have a good time.
• Creative culture – We’ve got a great sense of humour and we make cool videos on topics like MITT and this.

Role Status: EXISTING

Expected Salary Range: $115,000 to $145,000. The final offer within this range will reflect the successful candidate’s skills and experience.

At Solace, we are committed to a fair, inclusive, and transparent recruitment process. To help identify candidates whose qualifications best align with the role, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools during the initial stage of resume screening. These tools compare submitted resumes to the job description, focusing on education, experience, and skills. Importantly, all decisions beyond this initial screening—including interviews and final hiring—are made by our human recruitment team. AI is never used to make final hiring decisions.

Let’s Talk. Not sure you meet every requirement? That’s okay — we’re more interested in your potential and passion. If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you.

Need accommodations during the hiring process? Just let us know — we’re here to support you.

Thanks to everyone who applies! While we wish we could connect with every candidate, only those selected to move forward will be contacted.

At Solace, we believe that diversity and inclusion drive innovation and growth, both in business and in life. We strive to create an enriching and safe workplace where you can be who you are. If you want to do the best work of your career and feel supported every step of the way, we encourage you to join us!