Senior DevOps Engineer

Alstom; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior DevOps Engineer in Toronto, where you will play a pivotal role in modernizing and automating infrastructure. This innovative firm values passion and attitude, offering a dynamic environment where you can collaborate with talented colleagues and work with cutting-edge tools. You'll be responsible for defining architecture, optimizing DevOps infrastructure, and mentoring junior team members. With a commitment to continuous improvement and a focus on innovative projects, this role promises a fulfilling career path in the evolving rail industry, allowing you to grow and develop your skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

Pension plan

Award-winning learning opportunities

Dynamic reward package

Inclusive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in DevOps practices and IaC solutions.
• Strong knowledge of Windows and Linux systems administration.

Responsibilities

• Define architecture and manage IaC solutions using Terraform and Ansible.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to execute deployment strategies.

Skills

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Terraform

Ansible

PowerShell

GitLab

Windows Server Administration

Linux Systems Administration

Shell Scripting

VMware

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Software Engineering

Degree in IT

Tools

VMware

Suse Harvester

GitLab

Job description

Req ID:483797

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the full-time hybrid Senior DevOps Engineer in Toronto, CA we’re looking for?

Your future role

We are looking for an experienced Senior DevOps Specialist to join our dynamic team and contribute significantly to our infrastructure modernization and automation efforts. Take on a new challenge and apply your DevOps engineering expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative and innovative teammates.You'll play a pivotal role in modernizing and automating our infrastructure, contributing to the seamless integration and scalability of our operations. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (engineering, IT, and project stakeholders), optimize DevOps infrastructure, and much more. We are looking for an experienced Senior DevOps Specialist to join our dynamic team and contribute significantly to our infrastructure modernization and automation efforts.
We’ll look to you for:

• Defining the architecture and managing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform, Ansible, and PowerShell,

• Assessing and optimizing the current DevOps infrastructure,

• Collaborating with project stakeholders to define and execute deployment strategies tailored to project needs and timelines,

• Defining the branching strategy and maintaining version control using GitLab server instances, ensuring code integrity and version management,

• Providing expertise and guidance on configuration management, continuous integration/deployment (CI/CD), and infrastructure automation,

• Fostering a culture of continuous improvement by identifying, documenting, and implementing best practices and standards,

• Evaluating and implementing new tools and technologies to enhance DevOps capabilities,

• Training and mentoring junior team members on DevOps practices, tools, and techniques

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Degree in Software Engineering, IT, or a related technical discipline,

• Experience or understanding of DevOps practices, including Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform, Ansible, and PowerShell,

• Knowledge of VMware and Suse Harvester virtualized environments,

• Familiarity with GitLab for version control and branching strategies,

• A certification or communication skill: Strong written and verbal communication skills in English,

• Expertise in Windows Server administration, including Active Directory, DNS, and PowerShell scripting,

• Strong experience with Linux systems administration (e.g., Suse, Ubuntu, CentOS, and/or Red Hat),

• Proficiency in shell scripting (e.g., Bash) for automation and administrative tasks.

Things you’ll enjoy

Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues,

• Work with cutting-edge DevOps tools and technologies, including VMware, Suse Harvester, Terraform, Ansible, and GitLab,

• Progress towards leading infrastructure modernization and automation efforts while mentoring and guiding junior talent,

• Utilise our inclusive, innovative, and solution-driven working environment,

• Contribute to innovative projects,

• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries,

• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning,

• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognizes your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)
  

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.