Senior DevOps Specialist
Position Description
This is an exciting time for CGI, and we want you to be part of it.
We are Canada’s largest independent information technology services firm, and we are still growing! We are expanding in Atlantic Canada, and we need your skills, enthusiasm, and dedication as part of our team.
We are seeking a seasoned DevOps Specialist who can architect and deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing cloud infrastructure on AWS. The ideal candidate will lead the design of automated CI/CD pipelines, champion security best practices, and build robust monitoring and alerting systems to ensure application reliability.
You will work closely with development teams to streamline workflows, optimize the software delivery lifecycle, and proactively address performance, cost, and security challenges. A passion for continuous improvement and staying ahead of emerging technologies is essential.
Your future duties and responsibilities:
. Architect, design, and implement robust and scalable cloud infrastructure solutions on AWS, leveraging best practices for security, performance, and cost optimization.
. Lead the development and implementation of automated CI/CD pipelines, fostering a culture of continuous integration and delivery within the team.
. Implement and manage comprehensive monitoring, logging, and alerting systems to ensure the health and performance of our applications and infrastructure.
. Champion security best practices throughout the software development lifecycle, ensuring the protection of sensitive financial data.
. Collaborate closely with development teams to integrate DevOps methodologies, streamline workflows, and optimize the software development lifecycle.
. Proactively identify and resolve infrastructure bottlenecks, performance issues, and security vulnerabilities.
. Conduct research and development on emerging technologies and industry best practices to continuously improve our DevOps practices and infrastructure.
Required qualifications to be successful in this role:
. A Bachelor’s degree in a technical field such as Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related discipline.
. 10+ years of proven experience as a DevOps Engineer, demonstrating progressive growth and leadership in previous roles.
. Deep understanding of AWS services (EC2, S3, ECS, Lambda, IAM, etc.) and extensive experience with CloudFormation.
. Expert-level proficiency in Unix/Linux environments.
. Mastery of scripting languages: Python (must-have), Bash (must-have), and Groovy (highly preferred).
. Significant experience with Java and SQL, demonstrating the ability to integrate diverse technologies.
. Proven experience with a wide range of CI/CD tools like GitLab CI, or AWS Code Pipeline.
. Deep understanding of containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
. Extensive experience with monitoring and logging tools such as Datadog.
. Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills, with a strong ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.
. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a proven ability to work effectively within a team and communicate technical concepts clearly.
. Experience within the financial services industry and a strong understanding of related regulations and compliance requirements.
. AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect Professional, AWS DevOps Engineer Professional).
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Skills:
- BASH
- DevOps
- Java
- Kubernetes
- Python
- Unix
- Linux
What you can expect from us:
Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.
Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…
You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.
Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.
You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.
At CGI, we value the strength that diversity brings and are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone belongs. We collaborate with our clients to build more inclusive communities and empower all CGI partners to thrive. As an equal-opportunity employer, being able to perform your best during the recruitment process is important to us. If you require an accommodation, please inform your recruiter.
To learn more about accessibility at CGI, contact us via email. Please note that this email is strictly for accessibility requests and cannot be used for application status inquiries.
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