Senior Software Developer, DevOps

Hootsuite; Calgary; Remote; CAD 115,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior Software Developer specializing in DevOps to join their agile team. In this remote-first role, you'll design and deliver high-quality software solutions while leading cross-functional projects. Your expertise in technologies like Kubernetes and Python will be key as you enhance system reliability and mentor team members. This position offers a chance to drive architectural improvements and contribute to a culture of excellence. If you're a solution-oriented professional eager to tackle challenges and drive progress, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of relevant experience in software development.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language and experience with containers.

Responsibilities

• Deliver cross-domain projects and promote architectural improvements.
• Mentor team members and foster a culture of excellence.

Skills

Python

Golang

Typescript

Kubernetes

Docker

MySQL

MongoDB

Django

GRPC

ElasticSearch

Kafka

Education

Degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

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We're looking for a Senior Software Developer, DevOps who can design, build, test, and ship high-quality software that supports the development organization in delivering value to our customers efficiently and reliably. You’ll be a technical leader on a small, agile team that continuously refines products based on feedback. You will challenge established patterns to improve work quality. The team owns the entire delivery lifecycle, from beta to production-ready scalable products for internal use. This is a remote-first role, open to applicants within Canadian provinces where we legally operate. You will report to the Manager, DevOps.

What You’ll Do

1. Deliver cross-domain projects, promote architectural improvements, and design code emphasizing best practices, security, accessibility, and privacy.
2. Lead testing strategies, enhance system reliability, resolve live issues, and oversee observability measures for monitoring.
3. Own complex projects, ensure timely delivery, escalate blockers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
4. Advocate for technical solutions, build stakeholder consensus, and represent the team in high-level meetings.
5. Mentor team members, foster a culture of excellence, and contribute to team development goals.
6. Identify technical opportunities, mitigate risks, and provide strategic insights to improve roadmaps.
7. Work with technologies like Kubernetes, Python, Golang, Typescript, Docker, Brigade, MySQL, Mongo, Django, GRPC, ElasticSearch, Kafka.

What You’ll Need

1. Degree in Computer Science or Engineering, with 5-8 years of relevant experience or equivalent, and a proven track record of impactful software contributions.
2. Ability to challenge and improve existing patterns, write impactful stories and epics.
3. Proficiency in at least one language (Python, Golang, Typescript), experience with containers, and eagerness to learn others.
4. Expertise in root cause analysis, logging, monitoring, and debugging.
5. Experience in designing scalable, maintainable, and reliable services, with a focus on security and compliance.
6. Familiarity with agile, CI/CD practices, and effective cross-departmental communication.
7. Ability to seek feedback, support peers, and align technical and business goals.
8. Strong problem-solving, resilience, adaptability, customer focus, and proactive communication skills.

Who You Are

1. Solution-oriented, eager to tackle challenges and drive progress.
2. Lifelong learner with a growth mindset.
3. Resilient and adaptable in changing environments.
4. Collaborative, fostering positive relationships and team success.
5. Critical thinker, asking tough questions for the best outcomes.
6. Effective communicator, proactive and inclusive.
7. Strategic thinker, understanding broader organizational impacts.
8. Responsible owner, committed to quality and outcomes.
9. Proactive in helping the team grow and succeed.

Our guiding principles include: Step Up, One Team, Customer Obsessed, Go Fast, Be Agile, Play to Win, Neighbours & Allies. Accommodations are available for candidates during the selection process.

Canada Pay Range: $115,400—$161,600 CAD

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology
• Software Development

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