DevOps Engineer (Toronto)

Key Responsibilities:

• Infrastructure Management: Design, implement, and manage cloud-based infrastructure using Google Cloud to support the company's applications and services.
• Continuous Integration and Deployment (CI/CD): Establish and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines to automate the build, test, and deployment processes, enabling rapid and reliable software delivery.
• Monitoring and Alerting: Develop and maintain monitoring solutions to ensure the availability, performance, and security of applications, services, and infrastructure. Set up proactive alerts to promptly identify and resolve potential issues.
• Security and Compliance: Implement security best practices and maintain compliance with industry standards to safeguard sensitive data and protect against security threats.
• Configuration Management: Employ configuration management tools to automate the setup and management of various environments, ensuring consistency across development, staging, and production.
• Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, system administrators, and QA engineers, to foster a collaborative and productive DevOps culture.
• Troubleshooting and Incident Response: Investigate and resolve production issues promptly, applying root cause analysis techniques to prevent recurrences and improve overall system stability.
• Performance Optimization: Identify and address performance bottlenecks in applications and infrastructure to enhance system responsiveness and efficiency.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer or in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (GCP) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proficiency in scripting and automation using tools like Bash, Python, or PowerShell.
• Solid understanding of CI/CD concepts and experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI).
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).
• Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, agile development environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Preferred Skills:
• Relevant certifications like Google Cloud DevOps Engineer.
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Familiarity with database administration and management.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible working hours
• Supplemental health insurance
• Professional development stipend
• $500 wfh tech set-up reimbursement