Senior Devops Engineering Specialist (Containerization)

Permanent Full Time 

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We are looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer.  

Reporting to the Senior Technical Lead, the Senior DevOps Engineer will champion the transition to continuous and high velocity delivery and automated deployment using cloud based software provisioning while focusing on configuration management and source code management to enable the business to produce products faster and more efficiently. The Senior DevOps Engineer will manage and direct squad activities and empower development teams across multiple business areas through the introduction and development of best-in-class tools and processes.  

What you will do  

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope and be accountable to design and deliver modern solutions that are secure, compliant, cost-efficient, and meet technical, security, and business needs  
• Execute on the DevOps framework as defined by the Principal DevOps Engineer  
• Proactively identify areas of friction in current deployment processes and drive technical solutions to remove impediments  

• Work with portfolio leaders to identify existing services to transition to new digital stacks to meet modernization goals  
• Ensure all functional and non-functional requirements are met and measurable in all environments  
• Ensure alignment and adherence to enterprise technology, vendor management, and risk standards 
• Lead the troubleshooting and resolution of complex problems to determine root cause and possible solutions, requiring identification and analysis of appropriate courses of action  
• Work with customers to recommend iterations of practices, processes, methods and standards to improve customer outcomes  

• Mentor and support team members in technical competency, business acumen, and priority setting  
• Ensure leadership team receives timely updates related to any critical outages with an appropriate level of detail  
• Consult, review, and approve documentation for programs and projects  
• Design and implement cloud-based solutions that comply to Canada Life’s cyber security, data security, and risk requirements  

What you’ll bring  

• 6+ years of multi-disciplinary experience in a large, complex organization 
• Bachelors’ degree in Computer Science and/or Software Engineering or equivalent experience 
• Ability to build and maintain collaborative stakeholder relationships across multiple geographies and business functions  
• Ability to effectively communicate high-level concepts and solutions with technology and business teams  

• You value simplicity and are unafraid to challenge technical constraints to utilize an iterative and agile approach  
• Strong knowledge of infrastructure solutions, specifically in relation to cloud programs, platform migration, system security, enterprise directories, and cloud technologies 
• Knowledge of cloud network topologies and technologies 

• Advanced knowledge of Containerization and Container Runtime/Orchestration platforms (Docker/Kubernetes/ECS etc) 

• Hands-on experience with Containerization in one or more cloud computing platform providers AWS/Azure/GCP Certifications in target areas (Cloud/Kubernetes/IaC etc)

• Experience working with technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible or other Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools 
• Expertise with CI/CD tooling such as Git, Jenkins, SonarQube, Nexus, Vault etc.. 

• Experience working with at least one of the major public cloud providers (Azure, GCP or AWS) and a willingness to continue to expand your knowledge 
• A self-starter with the ability to comfortably operate in ambiguity 

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The base salary for this position is between  $61,900.00 - $114,500 annually.  This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc).  If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.

Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Be your best at Canada Life- Apply today!

Being a part of Canada Life means you have a voice. This is a place where your unique background, perspectives and talents are valued, and shape our future success.

You can be your best here. You’re part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your career and well-being are championed. You’ll have the opportunity to excel in your way, finding new and better ways to deliver exceptional customer and advisor experiences.

Together, as part of a great team, you’ll deliver on our shared purpose to improve the well-being of Canadians. It’s our driving force. Become part of a strong and successful company that’s trusted by millions of Canadians to do the right thing.

Canada Life serves?the financial security needs of more than 13 million people across Canada, with additional operations in Europe and the United States. As members of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies, we’re one of Canada’s leading insurers with interests in life insurance, health insurance, investment and retirement savings. We offer a broad portfolio of financial and benefit plan solutions for individuals, families, businesses and organizations.?

We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee?has the opportunity to?reach their potential.?

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Canada Life policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact talentacquisitioncanada@canadalife.com.

Canada Life?would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.

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