DevOps App Developer
Summary
DevOps/App developer in Calgary who merges two platforms into one: migrating Bitbucket Server repos to GitHub mono-repos, converting Java builds from Maven to Gradle, standardizing CI/CD with GitHub Actions and JFrog Artifactory, and boosting developer experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Backstage, and observability tooling.
Job Description:
RESPONSIBILITIES:
This team will be responsible for the integration of core technologies from 2 different platforms into 1 unified platform and harmonize our development practices in an effort to offer a unified developer experience. This role will be pivotal in empowering our developers to deliver high-quality code faster, and more efficiently. You have the opportunity to lay the groundwork as an early member by designing, planning, and supporting the tools necessary to drive the effort.
What You’ll Do:
• Migrate projects from Bitbucket Server to product-aligned GitHub mono-repos, working across multiple teams and tech stacks.
• Convert Java build tools from Maven to Gradle, collaborating with project owners to achieve measurable improvements.
• Standardize build processes using JFrog Artifactory, GitHub Actions CI pipelines, and integration with our Train deployment system.
• Implement comprehensive logging, tracing, and alerting for application visibility and performance insights.
• Enhance developer experience through automation and modern tools (Backstage, linters, static analysis, Gen AI) to boost productivity.
• Optimize code hygiene using automation tools like Moderne/Open Rewrite and help define best practices.
• Support, document, and share knowledge about our team’s tooling, processes, and practices with development partners.
What You’ll Bring:
• 3-5+ years’ experience in DevOps or similar application development role (Java/JavaScript)
• Strong Linux systems experience and advanced Git proficiency (GitHub/Bitbucket workflows)
• Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash, Groovy, JavaScript, or Go)
• Expertise designing, implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions preferred)
• Knowledge of build systems and package management across multiple languages (Node.js, Java, Python, Go)
• Docker and Kubernetes understanding
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to troubleshoot complex issues and deliver effective solutions
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills with ability to explain complex technical concepts
• Self-motivated team player who adapts quickly to new technologies and environments
Nice-to-Haves:
• SDLC process knowledge
• Experience deploying/managing applications with Kubernetes
• Observability expertise using tools like Prometheus and Grafana