Senior DevOps Engineer - GFT (Halifax)

Job Summary

Job Description

What is the Opportunity?

Are you a talented and results-driven professional who excels at both DevOps and development? Do you have a passion for designing and building scalable, reliable, and secure systems while improving automation and processes? Join the Finance and Audit IT (FIAT) team as a Senior DevOps Engineer, where you’ll work on cutting-edge tools and technologies, contribute to enterprise-wide transformations, and make a meaningful impact.

In this role, you’ll combine advanced DevOps knowledge with a strong development background to streamline workflows, implement best practices, and enhance software delivery. You’ll collaborate with teams to design, develop, and deploy cloud-native solutions, leveraging tools like GitHub Actions, Kubernetes, OCP 4, and Python/Java. This is an exciting opportunity to expand your expertise in CI/CD, cloud platforms, and full-stack development while driving continuous improvement across the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).

What will you do?

• Design, build, and maintain highly scalable and reliable systems using DevOps and software engineering principles.
• Develop and maintain APIs, microservices, and automation tools to improve SDLC efficiency.
• Implement and optimize CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitHub Actions, Jenkins, and Terraform.
• Collaborate with development teams to identify inefficiencies and deliver automation strategies.
• Write and review clean, efficient, and well-documented code in Python, Java, or similar languages.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and application deployment across cloud platforms such as Azure, OCP 4, and Docker.
• Participate in Agile development, technical design discussions, and code reviews to deliver high-quality software.
• Provide mentorship to junior team members and share best practices in DevOps and development.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have:

• 3+ years of experience in DevOps and full-stack development, with hands-on expertise in tools such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Strong programming experience in Python, Java, or similar languages, with a focus on developing APIs and microservices.
• Proven experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines and automated testing strategies.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms such as Azure, OpenShift (OCP 4), and container orchestration tools.
• Familiarity with database technologies (SQL/NoSQL) and integrating applications with third-party tools.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience in distributed architectures, including load balancing, service discovery, and resiliency.
• Familiarity with Big Data technologies (Spark, Hadoop) or data visualization tools (Tableau).
• Solid knowledge of Agile development methodologies and enterprise change management processes.
• Knowledge of modern UX design principles and experience collaborating with UX teams.

What’s in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable.
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
• A world-class training program in financial services.
• Flexible work/life balance options.
• Opportunities to do challenging work.

Job Skills

Ansible (Software), Docker (Software), GitHub, GitHub Actions, IBM UrbanCode, Java, Jenkins (Software), Kubernetes, Python (Programming Language), Red Hat OpenShift, Shell Scripting, Software Development Lifecycle Methodology, Software Engineering

Additional Job Details

Address: 175 WESTERN PKY:BEDFORD

City: BEDFORD

Country: Canada

Work hours/week: 37.5

Employment Type: Full time

Platform: TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS

Job Type: Regular

Pay Type: Salaried

Posted Date: 2024-12-19

Application Deadline: 2025-04-18

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

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