Software Developer

Jobtailor; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Ottawa is seeking a DevOps/Developer Experience Engineer to modernize and optimize the build and release lifecycle across cloud and on‑prem environments. You will design, implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes, ArgoCD and Helm to accelerate delivery and improve security.

You will collaborate with development, QA and product teams, manage hybrid infrastructure across AWS and on‑premise systems, and stay current with cloud

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in Developer Experience, DevOps, cloud infrastructure, or related roles.
• Experience with GitHub Actions, GitHub migration and Git workflows
• Experience with CI/CD across hybrid environments, including on-premise Jenkins and GitHub Actions
• Familiarity with Linux/Windows self-hosted runner architectures
• Exposure to SOC2 or security standards

Responsibilities

• Modernize and optimize the developer experience across the build and release ecosystem.
• Manage the release lifecycle for the flagship suite of applications.
• Support migrations to GitHub Actions and GitHub workflows across hybrid environments.
• Design, implement and maintain cloud infrastructure using Terraform.
• Monitor performance, optimize costs and automate processes.
• Coordinate with development, QA and product teams to deliver timely, high-quality releases.
• Improve release governance, workflows, and documentation.

Skills

DevOps experience

CI/CD

Python scripting

Bash scripting

PowerShell scripting

Collaboration

Communication

Problem-solving

Independent initiative

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

ArgoCD

Helm

Prometheus

Grafana

Jenkins

AWS

Job description

• Modernize and optimize the developer experience across the build and release ecosystem
• Manage the release lifecycle for the flagship suite of applications
• Support development teams migrating from Bitbucket Server and legacy Windows/Linux Jenkins build machines to GitHub and GitHub Actions
• Improve artifact storage and retrieval processes
• Design, implement and maintain cloud infrastructure using Terraform
• Monitor performance, optimize costs and automate processes
• Coordinate with development, QA and product teams to deliver timely, high-quality major, maintenance and hotfix releases
• Improve release governance, workflows and documentation
• Ensure compliance with internal and external audit requirements
• Administer and maintain software lifecycle tools
• Connect CI/CD pipelines with development and security tools
• Provide business-hours support for build failures, access requests and tool-related questions
• Stay current with cloud technologies and recommend architecture and tooling improvements
• Support global R&D teams developing cloud and on-premise solutions across Windows, Linux and mobile platforms

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in Developer Experience, DevOps, cloud infrastructure, or related roles
• Experience with GitHub Actions, GitHub migration and Git workflows
• Experience with CI/CD across hybrid environments, including on-premise Jenkins and GitHub Actions
• Familiarity with mixed Linux/Windows self-hosted runner architectures
• Expertise in containerization with Docker
• Experience with Kubernetes, ArgoCD and Helm
• Experience with hybrid VM lifecycle/provisioning tools spanning AWS and on-premise infrastructure
• Experience with AWS IAM management, including users, groups, roles and policies
• Familiarity with software lifecycle tools
• Hands‑on experience with release management processes for multi-application environments
• Understanding of CI/CD best practices and Infrastructure-as-Code, including Terraform and Ansible
• Scripting skills in Python, PowerShell and Bash
• Comfortable using AI to write software
• College or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering program, or equivalent
• Exposure to or interest in building on‑premise self-hosted runner infrastructure is an asset
• Knowledge of SOC2 compliance or other security standards
• Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools such as Prometheus and Grafana
• Strong organizational and planning skills for managing multiple priorities
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, evolving environment
• Enthusiasm and a problem‑solving attitude
• Independent and willing to take initiative
• Continuous improvement mindset

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing the release lifecycle and optimizing developer experience through CI/CD practices, cloud infrastructure management, and automation. Proficient in utilizing tools like GitHub Actions, Terraform, and Docker to enhance workflows and ensure compliance with security standards.

Highest‑signal resume keywords

• GitHub Actions
• CI/CD Best Practices
• Terraform
• Docker
• AWS IAM Management

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Developer Experience
• Cloud Infrastructure
• Release Management
• Scripting in Python
• Scripting in PowerShell
• Scripting in Bash
• Kubernetes
• ArgoCD
• Helm
• Infrastructure-as-Code

Soft Skills

• Strong Organizational Skills
• Excellent Communication
• Collaboration Abilities
• Problem‑Solving Attitude
• Continuous Improvement Mindset

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science
• SOC2 Compliance Knowledge

Industry Keywords

• DevOps
• Cloud Technologies
• Hybrid Environments
• On‑Premise Infrastructure
• Audit Compliance

Tools & Technologies

• GitHub
• Jenkins
• Terraform
• Prometheus
• Grafana
• Monitoring Tools
• Software Lifecycle Tools