Senior DevOps Engineer

Solace Corporation; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 163,259 - 198,751; Full time

Job summary

Solace Corporation is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to join their Platform Engineering team in Ottawa. You will design and evolve CI/CD pipelines for Solace Cloud, working closely with software engineers and security teams. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years in DevOps, strong experience with Kubernetes, and a programming background.

The expected salary for this role is between $115,000 and $140,000, commensurate with experience. Solace values diversity and encourages all applicants to apply.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Platform Engineering, DevOps, or SRE roles.
• Strong hands-on experience with CI/CD systems like GitHub Actions or Jenkins.
• Solid experience in Kubernetes and containerization.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language like Go or Python.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines for cloud-native microservices.
• Build secure and efficient developer environments.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and Helm.
• Mentor engineers and contribute to design discussions.

Skills

CI/CD systems design

Kubernetes expertise

Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)

Programming (Go, Python)

AWS experience

Release management

Containerization (Docker, Helm)

Job description

About the Role

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.

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.

What You’ll Do

• 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

What You’ll Bring to the Role

• 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

• 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

Expected Salary Range

Expected salary range for this role is from $115,000 to $140,000. The final offer within this range will reflect the successful candidate’s skills and experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Solace, we are committed to a fair, inclusive, and transparent recruitment process. We use artificial intelligence tools during the initial stage of resume screening to focus on education, experience, and skills. All decisions beyond initial screening—including interviews and final hiring—are made by our human recruitment team. AI is never used to make final hiring decisions. People with diverse backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to apply.