Software Engineer

TimePlay; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic entertainment brand based in Toronto is searching for a Software Engineer (DevOps) to design and build the infrastructure for live, mobile-driven game shows. This role involves improving automation for cloud provisioning, developing internal tools to increase workflow efficiency, and implementing CI/CD pipelines across various systems. Candidates should have strong programming skills and experience with cloud infrastructure. The company promotes a hybrid work environment and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Hybrid work environment

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities to work on cutting-edge technology

Qualifications

• 2.5 years of experience in software engineering, DevOps, or site reliability roles.
• Hands-on experience with AWS cloud infrastructure.
• Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Build and enhance automation for cloud infrastructure provisioning using Terraform.
• Develop internal tools and services to improve developer productivity.
• Design, implement, and support CI/CD pipelines for various systems.

Skills

Python

Bash

TypeScript

PowerShell

Terraform

Jenkins

Docker

Linux

Tools

AWS

Grafana

Prometheus

CloudWatch

Job description

Software Engineer (DevOps)

TimePlay – interactive entertainment brand delivering live game show experiences.

Posted January 26, 2026.

Overview

Design, build, and support the infrastructure and tooling that power live, mobile-driven game shows. Work with a small but impactful team on cutting‑edge consumer technology.

Responsibilities

• Build and enhance automation for cloud infrastructure provisioning and product deployments using Terraform, Jenkins, and Packer.
• Develop internal tools, scripts, and services that improve developer productivity and reduce operational burden.
• Design, implement, and support CI/CD pipelines for backend, web, mobile, and interactive game systems.
• Architect scalable, containerized solutions leveraging Docker and cloud orchestration.
• Assist with load testing, performance tuning, and capacity planning across multiple environments.
• Prepare, deploy, and support infrastructure for live demos, partner‑facing events, and show environments.
• Improve operational processes by streamlining, consolidating, and automating workflows.
• Monitor system health, maintain observability tooling, and contribute to reliability and performance improvements.
• Participate in on‑call rotations and handle incident response for live events or urgent issues.
• Support occasional client site visits for installations, troubleshooting, or major activations.
• Collaborate closely with the engineering team through daily Scrum meetings, sprint planning, code reviews, and Agile practices.

Qualifications

• 2.5 years of experience in software engineering, DevOps, or site reliability roles.
• Strong programming and scripting skills (Python, Bash, TypeScript, or PowerShell).
• Experience with Linux (CentOS, Ubuntu, AlmaLinux) and Windows.
• Hands‑on experience with AWS cloud infrastructure.
• Expertise in Terraform, Packer, Jenkins, Artifactory, and Git.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Bitbucket Pipelines).
• Experience with Docker, containerized services, and artifact management.
• Solid understanding of Linux administration, networking, and cloud security basics.
• Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle.
• Familiarity with monitoring and observability tooling (Grafana, Prometheus, ELK, CloudWatch).
• Basic project management familiarity.

Nice to Have

• Container signing and supply chain security.
• Serverless and event‑driven architectures.
• Experience supporting on‑site demos, media events, or live tech operations.

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment: downtown Toronto office.
• Comprehensive benefits package including PWS and HSA.
• Opportunities to work on cutting‑edge, consumer‑facing technology.
• Collaborative culture with a direct impact on product.

Job Details

• Location: Toronto, ON – On‑site.
• Position: Full time.
• Salary: $80,000 – $120,000 per year.
• Start date: As soon as possible.