Senior Specialist, Software Engineering (CI/CD & Automation Engineering)

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) Société canadienne d'hypothèques et de logement(SCHL); Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 104,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Paid vacation

Performance incentive

Defined benefit pension plan

Comprehensive group insurance

Training and mentorship

In-office presence with flexible work

Job summary

CMHC is seeking a Senior Specialist, Software Engineering (CI/CD & Automation Engineering) to partner with the Platform Engineering Practice Lead on scalable, secure delivery. The role focuses on modernizing software delivery through automation, reusable pipelines, and cross‑functional collaboration.

You’ll coach teams, build self‑service capabilities, and embed testing and security into pipelines while promoting observability and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering or related field (or equivalent).
• 7+ years in DevOps, platform engineering, or automation roles with developers.
• Strong experience with CI/CD and security/testing integration in pipelines.
• Proficiency in scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python) and IaC (Terraform/Bicep).

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain reusable CI/CD pipeline templates and deployment automation workflows.
• Coach teams in adopting platform practices through onboarding and technical support.
• Manage and improve internal CI/CD and automation tools (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions).
• Contribute to paved roads and self-service capabilities for engineering teams.
• Collaborate with platform, DevOps, and security to embed testing and gates in delivery pipelines.
• Troubleshoot pipeline issues and promote observability and resilience.
• Build documentation, training materials, and example pipelines for adoption.
• Support governance by enforcing standards via policy automation.

Skills

Communication

Coaching

Team collaboration

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering or related field

Tools

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

PowerShell

Bash

Python

Terraform

Bicep

ARM Templates

AKS

App Services

Functions

EventHub

API Management

SQL

VNets

Azure Firewall

Git

SonarQube

Backstage

Job description

• Job Requisition ID: 12550
• Position Status: Permanent Full Time
• Position Type: Hybrid
• Office Location: Ottawa (ON); Montreal (QC)
• Travel Requirement: Limited
• Language Designation: English Essential
• Language Skill Levels (Read/Write/Speak): ZZZ
• Security Requirement: Reliability Status
• Salary: Our salaries generally range from $ 104180.28 to $ 130225.36 and are based on qualifications and experience.

About CMHC

The work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose: to contribute to a well-functioning housing system.

At CMHC, we hold ourselves accountable for our results and support our colleagues in their achievements. We thrive on collaboration, connecting across CMHC and involving the right people to get our work done. Our leadership style is guided by trust, where our leaders favour an adaptive approach based on the needs of their teams.

Join us and be part of a team that’s committed to making a real difference and be part of something meaningful.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

We’re committed to advancing employment equity and fostering an inclusive workplace. To reflect the diversity of Canada’s population, we encourage applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQI+ individuals, veterans, and racialized peoples. We also welcome applications from all individuals eligible to work in Canada.

We are also committed to advancing reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples and supporting the meaningful inclusion of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis voices and priorities. While this position is hybrid requiring some in-office presence, a work from home arrangement may be considered for First Nations candidates on reserve or Indigenous candidates that reside further than 125KM from a CMHC office.

Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion

What’s in it for you

Benefits

We’ve got the purpose, the people and the perks you need for a fulfilling career. Here’s the comprehensive and generous benefits you get when you’re a permanent employee:

• Annual Paid vacation.
• Annual individual performance incentive.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Comprehensive group insurance plan to support your well-being from day one.
• Support towards your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more.
• While positions at CMHC require some in-office presence, alternative work arrangements may be considered for Indigenous candidates.

About The Role

Join the Business Solutions Engineering team, in the Senior Specialist, Software Engineering (CI/CD & Automation Engineering) position, where you’ll work closely with the Platform Engineering Practice Lead to help implement a cohesive vision for scalable, secure, and automated software delivery. We’re on a journey to modernize how we build and deliver software by creating a culture rooted in collaboration, shared ownership, and engineering excellence.

CMHC is committed to continuously improving our IT services and operational efficiency. The addition of new IT roles is a strategic move to bolster our capabilities and ensure we can meet the evolving needs of our clients and stakeholders.

This role is ideal for someone passionate about enabling teams, building reusable automation solutions, and making DevOps best practices easier to adopt across the organization. You’ll also act as a coach and technical mentor, simplifying complex concepts and promoting clarity and consistency.

What You’ll Do

• Design and maintain reusable CI/CD pipeline templates and deployment automation workflows.
• Support teams in adopting platform practices through coaching, onboarding, and technical support.
• Manage and continuously improve internal CI/CD and automation tools (e.g., Azure DevOps).
• Contribute to the development of paved roads and self-service capabilities for engineering teams.
• Collaborate with the platform, DevOps, and security teams to embed testing and security gates into delivery pipelines.
• Troubleshoot pipeline issues and promote observability and resilience in delivery automation.
• Build documentation, training materials, and example pipelines to ease adoption.
• Support compliance and governance by enforcing standards via policy automation.

What You Should Have

• A bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering or related field. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.
• A minimum of seven (7) years of experience in DevOps, platform engineering, or automation roles and experience collaborating with developers and product teams to enable best practices.
• Strong hands‑on experience with CI/CD platforms (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions) and familiarity with integrating security and testing into CI/CD workflows.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation using PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
• Familiarity with GitOps, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep), and container orchestration.
• An expertise in Azure services (AKS, App Services, Functions, EventHub, API Management, SQL, VNets, Azure Firewall).
• Strong communication and coaching skills to guide and mentor teams with the help of documentation with the ability to break down complex technical terms to a non‑technical audience.
• The ability to contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, autonomy, and shared ownership.

Technologies

• Strong proficiency with Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions for pipeline design, execution, and management.
• Solid experience deploying and automating Azure Functions, Logic Apps, App Services, and containerized applications on AKS.
• Hands‑on experience using Terraform, Bicep, and ARM Templates for infrastructure provisioning and automation.
• Proficient in PowerShell, Bash, or Python for scripting and automation tasks.
• Hands‑on experience using Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and SonarQube to ensure pipeline health and compliance.
• Familiarity with Backstage or similar platforms to support self‑service experiences and reusable templates.
• Working knowledge of Dynamics 365 CRM and Finance & Operations deployment processes and ALM practices.

It Would Be Great If You Also Had

• Experience working in a DevOps enablement or platform team.
• Experience with solution packaging and deployment pipelines for Dynamics 365.
• Knowledge of progressive delivery strategies (feature flags, blue‑green, canary).
• Familiarity with compliance automation and policy‑as‑code.
• Skills in building developer onboarding or paved road experiences.
• A Microsoft Certification as a DevOps Engineer Expert and/or Azure Administrator Associate.
• Experience in the insurance or finance sectors.

Posting closing date

Note, the competition will remain active until filled.

Standby and Call Back duties are a requirement of this position and will be subject to CMHC policies, including the Standby and Call Back Pay Procedure.