Senior Engineering Specialist

Permanent Full Time 

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We're seeking an experienced Senior DevOps Engineer with strong technical expertise in CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, and cloud platforms. The ideal candidate will excel in collaboration and communication, bridging gaps between software development and IT operations to enhance software delivery speed and system reliability. 

You will contribute to the design and development of the DevOps improvements, Proof of Concepts as well as the end-to-end lifecycle, aligning to best practices, organizational standards and directions in collaboration with product and architecture. To be successful in this role, you will maintain a high degree of technical and security acumen related to your DevOps engineering.

What you will do:

• Design and maintain continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to automate code testing and deployment.
• Track software performance, fix errors, troubleshoot systems, and implement preventive measures for smooth workflows.
• Optimize cloud resources and implement cost-effective solutions.
• Implement and manage infrastructure using code, utilizing tools like Terraform or CloudFormation for Infrastructure as Code (IaC) management.
• Collaborate with teams to resolve issues quickly and deploy new features smoothly.
• Monitor and create new processes based on performance analysis.
• Manage the software development process and implement configuration management tools.
• Automate repetitive tasks to improve team efficiency.
• Implement security best practices, including automated compliance checks and secure code deployment.

What you will bring:

• Post-secondary degree/diploma in business or computer science or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• 5+ years of experience in DevSecOps, Cloud/DevOps or demonstrable transferrable skills
• Experience working with tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible or other Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Expertise with CI/CD tooling such as Git, Jenkins, SonarQube, Nexus, Vault etc.
• Experience using GitLab 
  
• Experience of working with at least one of the major public cloud providers (Azure, GCP or AWS) and a willingness to continue to expand your knowledge
• Strong understanding of authentication patterns including SAML SSO and JWT
• Willingness to work in 24/7 operational capacity, with occasional on-call based on operational requirements.
• Comfortable discussing the SDLC process and identifying areas for automation or improvement
• Proven experience and understanding of engineering best practices
• Ability to communicate, verbally and in writing, complex concepts to a non-technical audience
• Working knowledge of Jira and Confluence an asset
• Experience working in financial services industry an asset

What will set you apart:

• Automation first mindset
• Prior knowledge of Salesforce, especially in relation to CI/CD strategies and technologies
• Deep working knowledge of Terraform and state management
• Prior experience with f5 WAF’s, SDNs, etc
• Industry Cloud certifications or similar

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The base salary for this position is between  $63,500- $117,400 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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