Senior Software Engineer Platform (SRE)

HRB; Southwestern Ontario, Kitchener; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Southwestern Ontario is looking for a Platform / Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to enhance their engineering platform and ensure the reliability of systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with AWS, CI/CD pipelines, and observability tools. You will drive initiatives to improve developer experience and system performance while adhering to security best practices. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a Site Reliability Engineer role or similar.
• Deep expertise in AWS services like Fargate.
• Experience with CI/CD tools, particularly AWS CDK.
• Proficiency in scripting languages including Python and Bash.
• Strong knowledge of security compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain scalable infrastructure for engineering.
• Optimize CI/CD pipelines for deployment efficiency.
• Implement monitoring and logging systems for reliability.
• Automate internal tools to improve developer productivity.
• Ensure compliance with security best practices.

Skills

AWS

CI/CD pipelines

Kubernetes

Python

DevOps

Observability tools

Security best practices

Scripting/automation

Tools

Datadog

Prometheus

Grafana

Django REST framework

Job description

Platform / Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)

Our client is transforming industries through cutting-edge technology. Their platform leverages AI, automation, and scalable systems to solve complex real-world problems.

As a Platform / Site Reliability Engineer (SRE), you will play a key role in establishing and enhancing the engineering platform. You’ll help ensure the reliability, scalability, and efficiency of our systems while developing tools that improve engineering productivity.

You will help define and shape the platform strategy, set best practices, and drive initiatives that enhance developer experience, system performance, and operational efficiency.

What You’ll Be Doing

• DevOps & Infrastructure: Design, implement, and maintain scalable infrastructure to support engineering needs.
• CI/CD Optimization: Improve continuous integration and deployment pipelines using AWS CDK, including requirements for deployment and database migration tooling.
• Release Tracking & Deployment: Establish visibility into release cycles, implement automation to streamline deployments, and ensure smooth rollouts.
• Site Reliability & Observability: Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting systems to ensure high availability and performance.
• Internal Tooling: Build and maintain tools that improve developer efficiency, automate repetitive tasks, and enhance productivity.
• Security & Compliance: Ensure infrastructure and deployments align with security best practices, with attention to SoC, ISO, and GDPR standards.

Experience

• 7+ years of technical experience, with 5+ years as an SRE or similar role. Startup experience is a plus.
• Deep expertise in AWS, including Fargate and Kubernetes for container orchestration.
• Strong experience with CI/CD pipelines, particularly using AWS CDK.
• Proficiency with observability tools (Datadog, Prometheus, Grafana).
• Strong knowledge of scaling strategies and highly available architectures.
• Proficiency in scripting/automation with Python, Bash, or TypeScript.
• Familiarity with security best practices and compliance frameworks (SoC, ISO, GDPR).
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work cross-functionally.

Our Tech Stack

• Infrastructure: AWS, Fargate, Redis, PostgreSQL, SQS, CDK, GitHub, Retool
• Backend: Django REST framework, Celery
• Frontend: Next.js, Tailwind CSS
• LLM Integrations: OpenAI, Claude, AWS Bedrock