Sr. Site Reliability Engineer

OpenText; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Site Reliability Administrator to ensure the reliability and performance of its cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience, strong skills in Kubernetes and AWS, and a solid understanding of Terraform. Responsibilities include managing cloud services, optimizing system performance, and implementing CI/CD pipelines. Join a company that values diversity and innovation.

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of experience in a Site Reliability Engineer or similar role.
• Strong experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration.
• Proficiency in AWS services and cloud architecture.
• Solid understanding of Terraform for infrastructure as code.
• In-depth knowledge of Linux operating systems and system administration.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage Kubernetes clusters for high availability.
• Utilize AWS services for cloud infrastructure maintenance.
• Automate infrastructure with Terraform.
• Monitor and optimize system performance.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines for deployment processes.

Skills

Kubernetes

AWS services

Terraform

Linux system administration

CI/CD tools

Problem-solving skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Helm charts

Monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana)

Job description

YOUR IMPACT

As a Site Reliability Administrator (SRE) at OpenText, you will be responsible for ensuring the reliability, scalability, and performance of our cloud infrastructure. You will work closely with development and operations teams to design, implement, and maintain systems that are resilient and efficient.

WHAT THE ROLE OFFERS

• Design, implement, and manage Kubernetes clusters to ensure high availability and scalability.
• Utilize AWS services to build and maintain cloud infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain Helm charts for application deployment and management.
• Use Terraform to automate infrastructure provisioning and management.
• Monitor and optimize Windows and Linux-based systems to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure smooth deployment and operation of applications.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to streamline development and deployment processes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to infrastructure and application performance.
• Participate in on-call rotations to provide 24/7 support for critical systems.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

• Over 5 years of previous experience in a Site Reliability Engineer or similar role.
• Strong experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration.
• Proficiency in AWS services and cloud architecture.
• Expertise in Helm charts for Kubernetes application management.
• Solid understanding of Terraform for infrastructure as code.
• In-depth knowledge of Linux operating systems and system administration.
• Experience with CI/CD tools and practices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• AWS Certifications
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana or ELK stack).
• Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash).

One Last Thing

OpenText is more than a corporation—it’s a global community built on trust, character, and purpose. Here, we act ethically, care deeply about people, and always put our customers first. We help teams succeed through collaboration, tackle challenges with resilience, and innovate with intention. Join us on our mission to drive positive change through privacy, technology, and teamwork. At OpenText, we don’t just have a culture—we live our values. Choose us because you want to be part of a company that empowers you to make a meaningful impact.

OpenText's efforts to build an inclusive work environment go beyond simply complying with applicable laws. Our Employment Equity and Diversity Policy provides direction on maintaining a working environment that is inclusive of everyone, regardless of culture, national origin, race, color, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, family status, age, veteran status, disability, religion, or other basis protected by applicable laws.

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