Senior DevOps Engineer

Senior DevOps Engineer at Solace.

About the role

As a Senior DevOps Engineer at Solace, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing our cloud infrastructure and deployment processes. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery of our software products. Your expertise will be essential in optimizing our CI/CD pipelines and automating workflows to improve efficiency and reliability. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where innovation and technical excellence are highly valued.

Key facts

• Location: Ottawa, Ontario
• Engagement: Full-time
• Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience
• Visa: Open to candidates requiring work authorization

What you’ll do

• - Design, implement, and manage scalable cloud infrastructure using platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• - Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines to streamline the software development lifecycle, ensuring rapid and reliable deployments.
• - Collaborate with development teams to integrate DevOps practices into their workflows, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• - Automate system configurations and deployments using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or similar technologies.
• - Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues proactively to ensure high availability and reliability of applications.
• - Implement security best practices across the infrastructure and application layers to safeguard sensitive data.
• - Conduct regular system audits and performance tuning to optimize resource utilization and reduce costs.
• - Mentor junior team members, sharing your knowledge and expertise to help them grow in their roles.
• - Participate in on-call rotations to provide support for production systems and respond to incidents as they arise.
• - Document processes, configurations, and system architectures to ensure clarity and facilitate knowledge sharing within the team.
• - Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies, evaluating their potential application within Solace.
• - Collaborate with product management and engineering teams to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

Requirements

• - A minimum of 5 years of experience in a DevOps or Site Reliability Engineering role, with a strong focus on cloud technologies.
• - Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or Ruby for automation tasks.
• - Extensive experience with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools such as Kubernetes.
• - Solid understanding of networking concepts and protocols, including DNS, TCP/IP, and HTTP/S.
• - Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, or similar.
• - Experience with version control systems, particularly Git, and familiarity with branching strategies and workflows.
• - Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• - Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Nice to have

• - Experience with serverless architectures and microservices design patterns.
• - Knowledge of database technologies, both SQL and NoSQL, and their management in cloud environments.
• - Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools like Jira or Trello for project management.
• - Previous experience in a startup environment or fast-paced tech company.

Skills & tools

• - Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud
• - CI/CD Tools: Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI
• - Configuration Management: Ansible, Terraform
• - Containerization: Docker, Kubernetes
• - Monitoring: Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack
• - Scripting: Python, Bash, Ruby
• - Version Control: Git

Practical notes

• - This position is based in Ottawa, Ontario, and may require occasional travel for team meetings or conferences.
• - Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada and may need to provide proof of work authorization.
• - The role may involve on-call responsibilities, requiring flexibility in work hours to address urgent issues.

Solace is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace; we encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

Join us at Solace and be part of a team that is dedicated to driving innovation in the field of cloud computing and DevOps practices. Your contributions will directly impact our ability to deliver high-quality software solutions to our clients, and you will have the opportunity to grow your skills in a supportive and collaborative environment.