Senior Devops Engineering Specialist / Spécialiste Senior en Ingénierie DevOps

SAP SE; Montreal; On-site; CAD 102,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software company in Montreal is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to build and maintain scalable production systems. The role requires at least 5 years of experience in a SaaS environment, proficiency in Kubernetes, and strong communication skills in English. You will work with a dynamic team focused on leveraging cutting-edge data and AI technologies. This position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Constant learning and skill growth

Great benefits

Flexible working models

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of DevOps experience in a SaaS production environment.
• Proficient verbal and written communication in English.
• Experience configuring Microsoft Azure and/or similar cloud-based platforms.
• Experience building Infrastructure as Code using Terraform.
• Proven experience with Kubernetes including deploying, managing, and scaling containerized applications.
• Solid understanding of Docker.
• Experience managing Helm charts.
• Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools.
• Experience in programming with Python or Bash.
• Experience with event streaming technologies.
• Knowledge of storage and data lake principles.
• Experience with MySQL and PostgreSQL databases.
• Understanding of Kubernetes networking concepts.
• Experience with LLM's public APIs.

Responsibilities

• Cooperate with developers and infrastructure teams for production systems.
• Build and maintain scalable production systems.
• Manage core production systems with updates.
• Identify and resolve production problems quickly.
• Provide support during off hours when necessary.

Skills

DevOps experience in a SaaS environment

Communication in English

Configuring Microsoft Azure

Infrastructure as Code

Kubernetes

Containerization technologies (Docker)

Managing Helm charts

Monitoring tools

CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, ArgoCD)

Programming (Python, Bash)

Event streaming technologies (Apache Kafka, Spark)

Storage and data lake principles

MySQL and PostgreSQL management

Cloud and Kubernetes networking

LLM concepts

Job description

We help the world run better At SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we'll bring out the best in you. We're builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and we need your unique talents to help shape what's next. The work is challenging – but it matters. You'll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your wellbeing, and truly belong. What's in it for you? Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.

Company Description:

SAP started in 1972 as a team of five colleagues with a desire to do something new. Together, they changed enterprise software and reinvented how business was done. Today, as a market leader in enterprise application software, we remain true to our roots. That’s why we engineer solutions to fuel innovation, foster equality and spread opportunity for our employees and customers across borders and cultures.

SAP values the entrepreneurial spirit, fostering creativity and building lasting relationships with our employees. We know that a diverse and inclusive workforce keeps us competitive and provides opportunities for all. We believe that together we can transform industries, grow economics, lift up societies and sustain our environment. Because it’s the best-run businesses that make the world run better and improve people’s lives.

Meet the team:

Our DevOps group is a dynamic and innovative team dedicated to working on cutting-edge data and AI technologies. We focus on building robust and scalable infrastructure to support various AI-driven projects. With highly motivated and skilled DevOps engineers across Israel, Germany, Hungary and Canada, collaboration and continuous improvement are at the core of our work culture. We are excited to welcome a new Senior DevOps Engineer team member who can contribute to our mission and help us achieve greater heights.

Application Requirement:

English‑language resumes are required for this position. Please submit your application details (resume/cover letter) in English.

Job Responsibilities:

• Cooperate with developers and infrastructure teams to ensure highly available and scalable production systems.
• Build and maintain highly available and scalable production systems.
• Manage core production systems, including frequent changes and updates.
• Rapidly identify and resolve problems in production systems.
• Provide support during off hours (nights and weekends) when necessary.

Required qualifications:

• At least 5 years of DevOps experience in a SaaS production environment.
• Proficient verbal and written communication in English.
• Experience configuring Microsoft Azure and/or similar cloud‑based platforms.
• Experience building Infrastructure as Code using Terraform.
• Proven experience with Kubernetes, including deploying, managing, and scaling containerized applications.
• Solid understanding of containerization technologies such as Docker.
• Experience with managing Helm charts for packaging, deploying, and managing Kubernetes applications.
• Working knowledge of monitoring, logging, and metrics collection tools.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins and ArgoCD.
• Programming experience with Python or Bash.
• Experience with event streaming technologies such as Apache Kafka, Spark and Databricks.
• Knowledge of storage and data lake principles.
• Hands‑on experience with managing and configuring MySQL and PostgreSQL databases in high‑availability environments.
• Strong knowledge of cloud and Kubernetes networking (virtual network, Load balancers, ingress controllers, CNI plugins, network policies, Service meshes) with proven ability to troubleshoot and secure distributed systems.
• Understanding of LLM concepts (prompt engineering, embeddings, fine‑tuning) and hands‑on experience integrating applications with public LLM APIs (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic, Azure OpenAI).

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with Databricks – In‑depth knowledge of Databricks, including setting up clusters, configuring jobs, and optimizing performance.
• Experience with SAP BTP services such as SAP HANA Cloud and SAP Hana Cloud Data Lake, Cloud Logging, and BTP AI Hub.
• Hands‑on experience with services such as Istio service mesh, Kyverno, Kubeflow.
• Experience with K8s Prometheus monitoring stack and Dynatrace.
• Intelligent, curious and love to learn and explore new depths in the technology you use every day.
• Willing and able to meet a challenge head‑on, solve problems independently and make things happen.
• Open‑minded, flexible and thrive in a highly dynamic, fast‑paced, ever‑changing environment.

French Job Description

Bring out your best

SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end‑to‑end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose‑driven and future‑focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can bring out your best.

We win with inclusion

SAP’s culture of inclusion, focus on health and well‑being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better world.

SAP is committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provides accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAP and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e‑mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team: [e-mail].

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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local legal requirements.

SAP believes the value of pay transparency contributes towards an honest and supportive culture and is a significant step towards demonstrating SAP’s commitment to pay equity. SAP provides the annualized compensation range inclusive of base salary and variable incentive target for the career level applicable to the posted role. The targeted combined range for this position is 102,400 - 214,300 (CAD) CAD. The actual amount to be offered to the successful candidate will be within that range, dependent upon the key aspects of each case which may include education, skills, experience, scope of the role, location, etc. as determined through the selection process. Any SAP variable incentive includes a targeted dollar amount, and any actual payout amount is dependent on company and personal performance. A summary of benefits and eligibility requirements can be found by clicking this link: www.SAPNorthAmericaBenefits.com.

Due to the nature of the role, which involves global interactions with SAP entities, as well as with employees and stakeholders in Canada, functional proficiency in English is required for positions based in the Quebec.

Please note that any violation of these guidelines may result in disqualification from the hiring process.