Lead, Software Development, DevOps

Overview

We are searching for a Lead in DevOps to manage and execute the work of a group of SRE/DevOps professionals. This position emphasizes both hands-on technical expertise and leadership skills equally, focusing on enabling a reliable, scalable, secure, and high-performance platform. The role involves collaborating closely with product development groups and reporting to the Senior Manager of Software Development, DevOps, while being based in eligible Canadian provinces.

Key Responsibilities

• Empower development teams by providing effective interfaces and tools to support the software development lifecycle.
• Ensure the reliability, security, and integrity of extensive cloud-based Linux infrastructures.
• Troubleshoot and repair issues in distributed systems.
• Create and maintain runbooks, monitoring systems, and alert mechanisms.
• Use infrastructure-as-code to build and enhance cloud infrastructure.
• Lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex technical challenges and improve systems.
• Mentor team members and foster knowledge sharing and best practices.
• Continuously improve team culture, processes, and strategic vision.
• Utilize Agile methodologies for project and workload management.
• Participate in a flexible on-call rotation schedule.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering.
• Minimum of five years in roles such as SRE, DevOps, or software engineering with significant impactful contributions.
• Proficiency with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform or Ansible for cloud infrastructure deployment and operations.
• Strong expertise in cloud infrastructure architecture and operational management.
• Proven leadership capacity influencing broad solutions, clarifying complex challenges, and driving improvements in processes and technology.

Desired Attributes

• Collaborates effectively, prioritizing team achievements over individual goals.
• Innovative and constantly seeks improved solutions.
• Handles change well and advances projects despite ambiguity.
• Builds diverse, inclusive, and cohesive teams.
• Leads others to deliver results and fosters professional growth.
• Formulates long-range plans aligning with organizational vision.
• Supports and challenges team members to develop new skills and capabilities.

Personal Qualities

• Proactive problem-solver focused on moving the business forward.
• Committed to continuous learning and knowledge sharing.
• Adaptable and calm during change or challenges.
• Fosters positive relationships and communication across the organization.
• Trustworthy challenger who asks thoughtful questions.
• Clear and inclusive communicator.
• Understands how team efforts impact broader goals.
• Accountable and reliable for work outcomes.
• Goes beyond expectations to help the team succeed.

Company Principles

• Step Up: Strive beyond expectations for excellence.
• One Team: Embrace individuality, trust, and teamwork.
• Customer Obsessed: Dedicate to customer success.
• Go Fast, Be Agile: Prioritize speed and simplicity.
• Play to Win: Build a profitable and sustainable company.
• Neighbours & Allies: Support communities and allies.

Additional Information

Accommodation support is available for candidates throughout the recruitment process upon request.

The salary range for this role in Canada is $115,000 CAD to $160,000 CAD.

This organization utilizes AI tools to assist with recruiting tasks such as screening and interview summary, but final hiring decisions remain with human evaluators.