Software Infrastructure Developer

McGill University; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 121,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Ottawa seeks a Software Infrastructure Developer (Cloud Analyst) to enhance scientific research platforms using advanced cloud infrastructure. The role requires strong expertise in Linux, Python, and cloud technologies. Ideal candidates will also possess a graduate degree and a collaborative spirit aimed at supporting diverse research projects. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Defined contribution pension plan

Tuition waiver for employees and dependents

Paid time off during holidays

Up to two remote work days per week

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with Linux Operating Systems.
• Mastering of scripting languages like Python and Bash.
• Understanding of cloud computing and OpenStack experience.

Responsibilities

• Implement deployment and operation services for the PGCL platform.
• Plan and maintain solutions for C3G scientific platforms.
• Evaluate needs of research groups to tailor solutions.

Skills

Linux Operating Systems

Python

Bash

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Puppet

Education

Graduate degree in a fundamental or applied science

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Overview

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Position summary

As a member of the Canadian Centre for Computational Genomics (C3G) ARC team, the Software Infrastructure Developer (Cloud Analyst) will be supporting scientific research platforms deployed on the newly released SecureData4Health (SD4H) OpenStack cloud infrastructure. It currently includes 15,000 VCPU, 60 Petabyte of storage, 30 GPU and is growing as additional academic research projects join. The Software Infrastructure Developer (Cloud Analyst) will develop a deep understanding of the computing capabilities available at the C3G and advise researchers on leveraging these resources appropriately to achieve their scientific objectives. They will work on scientifically driven technological development projects where the presence of human health data makes security awareness and technological acumen a must. A few large-scale projects hosted or to be hosted on SD4H currently include the Pan-Canadian Genome Library, the Terry Fox Marathon of Hope Cancer Centre Network, the COVID-19-related VirusSeq Data portal, and the Centre Québécois de Données Génomique.

Responsibilities

• Implement the deployment and operation (DevOps) services for the Pan-Canadian Genome Library (PGCL) platform on the SD4H infrastructure.
• Plan, develop and maintain new solutions to ensure that the C3G scientific platforms meet higher security standards.
• Evaluate the needs of new coming SD4H research groups and users and help them tailor solutions using our OpenStack infrastructure to reach their research goals.
• Document typical usage patterns of our platforms to ensure efficient use by C3G staff and external collaborators.
• Collaborate with Calcul Québec and the Digital Alliance of Canada to leverage existing platforms and services, integrating them into the SD4H infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in a fundamental or applied science with a focus on computation, or IT specialist with experience in a research environment.
• Extensive experience with the Linux Operating Systems.
• Mastering of scripting languages like Python and Bash.
• Experience with container technologies, especially Docker, Podman, Kubernetes and Apptainer.
• Understanding of cloud computing in general. OpenStack experience is an asset.
• Knowledge of infrastructure as code and provisioning technologies like Terraform and Puppet.
• Knowledge of best practices in IT service management.
• Excellent documentation skills.
• Team player, willing to work most of the time in person rather than remote.
• Good communicator, to exchange with stakeholders.
• Can understand the requirements of people of different technical levels.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package (Health, Dental, Life Insurance) (if eligible)
• Defined contribution pension plan (with employer contribution up to 10%) (if eligible)
• Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA)
• Competitive vacation policy
• Two (2) personal days
• Two (2) floating holidays
• Nine (9) "Summer Fridays" - paid days off between the St-Jean Baptiste holiday and Labour Day
• Paid time off over the December holiday period
• Tuition waiver for regular employees and their dependents
• Up to two (2) days of remote work per week where the position permits

Additional notes

Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.

Knowledge of English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level 4 on a scale of 0-4. For a definition of our language proficiency levels, the text previously available here has been removed.

Minimum Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree 5 Years Related Experience

Annual Salary: (MPEX Grade 06) $80,510.00 - $100,640.00 - $120,770.00

Job Profile: MPEX-IST3S - Research Software Development - Senior Professional

Hours per Week: 33.75 (Full time)

Supervisor: SD4Health Platform Manager

Position End Date (If applicable): 2026-12-31

Deadline to Apply: 2025-09-24

McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [e-mail].