Senior Systems Administrator - DevOps

Pandell Technology Corporation; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator - DevOps to drive efficiencies in application performance and cloud infrastructure. In this exciting role, you will collaborate with development and infrastructure teams to optimize CI/CD processes and automate testing and deployments. You'll work in a dynamic environment, ensuring high availability and performance of systems while mentoring junior engineers. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-paced, inclusive organization that values diversity and fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation. If you are passionate about DevOps and eager to make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Flexible work hours

Work from home or office flexibility

100% dental reimbursement

Training budget

Free snacks and drinks

Wellness budget

Social events and learning opportunities

Games room and lounge

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in IT operations, DevOps, or systems engineering.
• Proficiency in scripting languages for automation.

Responsibilities

• Automate and streamline application testing, releases, and deployments.
• Collaborate with teams to enhance CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

IT Operations

DevOps

Systems Engineering

Scripting (Python, Go, PowerShell, Bash)

Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Troubleshooting Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab CI

CircleCI

Terraform

CloudFormation

VMware

Docker

Kubernetes

ELK Stack

Ansible

Job description

Are you passionate about automation, cloud infrastructure, and optimizing application performance? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where you can collaborate, innovate, and drive efficiencies? If so, we have the perfect role for you!

About Us

We are a leader in delivering Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions to 500+ energy companies across Canada and the United States. Our customers range from startups to major enterprises in the energy sector. Our cloud-hosted product suites help finance, land, and operations teams run their businesses more efficiently, while our enterprise division builds and manages large-scale web portal applications that enable seamless collaboration across organizations.

Be Your Best at Pandell-ESG

Imagine working where what you do is meaningful and impactful, where you play a vital role in a trailblazing organization, and where the people around you are awesome. That’s Pandell-ESG.

We are a fast-paced, high-performing software company filled with talented, motivated, and purpose-driven individuals. We offer a challenging, rewarding, and fun culture, where you’ll have the opportunity to work and collaborate with some of the brightest people in the software industry.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are part of our DNA. Our inclusive environment fosters a strong sense of belonging and allows you to grow and be your best, most authentic self. We work hard, we achieve exceptional results, and most importantly, we succeed together.

What You’ll Do

As a Senior Systems Administrator - DevOps, you’ll play a key role in collaborating with our development and infrastructure teams to optimize application testing, releases, and deployments in a robust, high-performance live environment. You will:

• Automate and streamline application testing, releases, and deployments to ensure reliability and efficiency
• Collaborate with developers and infrastructure teams to enhance CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes
• Develop and implement CI/CD solutions using Jenkins, GitLab CI, or CircleCI to enable continuous integration and delivery
• Optimize infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform or CloudFormation for cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, and GCP
• Manage and fine-tune VMware environments, including vSphere, vCenter, and VMware ESXi, ensuring high availability and performance
• Design and implement OpenStack cloud solutions to support scalable applications
• Monitor and troubleshoot system and application performance using ELK stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana), Prometheus, or Grafana
• Implement and maintain automation tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef for configuration management
• Ensure system security and compliance, working closely with security teams to establish best practices
• Develop and maintain technical documentation and architecture diagrams for infrastructure and application deployments
• Provide on-call support and troubleshoot production incidents, particularly those related to Windows, SQL, IIS, and Linux systems
• Support disaster recovery planning and execution, participating in regular drills and proactive maintenance to ensure business continuity
• Optimize system performance through proactive tuning and resource management
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge sharing across the team

What Will Make You an Ideal Candidate

5+ years of experience in IT operations, DevOps, or systems engineering in Windows, Linux, and SQL-based environments.

Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Go, PowerShell, or Bash for automation.

Deep expertise in cloud platforms AWS, Azure, or GCP, including infrastructure automation tools like Terraform.

Strong knowledge of virtualization technologies, including VMware, Docker, and Kubernetes.

Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools, including Git, GitLab, and Jenkins.

Familiarity with security best practices, including system hardening and compliance frameworks.

Excellent troubleshooting skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve production incidents.

Strong communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

What Makes You Extra Awesome

• Hands-on experience migrating workloads to the cloud, particularly AWS

• Strong background in SQL Server, including performance tuning, backup strategies, and security best practices

• Familiarity with web servers like IIS, Apache, and NGINX

• Experience working in Agile software development environments, using tools like Jira, Git, or GitLab

• A passion for DevOps culture, automation, and continuous improvement

What’s In It for You?

At Pandell-ESG, we believe in creating a workplace where you can do your best work while enjoying meaningful projects and a strong sense of belonging. Here’s just a few things we offer:

• Work from home or office flexibility
• Flexible hours to support your work-life balance
• Competitive benefits package, including 100% dental reimbursement
• Training budget and professional development programs to help keep you sharp
• A stocked kitchen with free snacks and drinks if you choose to work from the office
• A fun and engaging culture, with virtual and in-person social events, learning opportunities, and a games room and lounge (we pride ourselves on having something for everyone!)
• A wellness budget to support your wellbeing - however that looks for you!

Join us and be part of something EPIC

If you’re excited about driving innovation, optimizing infrastructure, and collaborating with an amazing team, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and let’s Craft the Future of Energy Software together