DevOps Lead, Enterprise Applications Delivery (T & I) (Telework/Hybrid)

CBC/Radio-Canada • Montreal, QC

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Behind the scenes, but ahead of the curve: help us develop the next-generation public service media organization. Technology & Infrastructure (T&I) is the backbone and the future-forward arm of CBC/Radio-Canada. Our purpose is to constantly innovate to evolve and maintain the Corporation’s technology and infrastructure. We are the people that make stuff work. We make connections between media content, systems, people and places. We are the space in between. A place with purpose. CBC/Radio-Canada has always been a highly regarded pioneer of media technology — not just in Canada but around the world. Today, we are transforming ourselves into a modern and agile public service media organization. Technology is the driving force, and we are the team making it happen. This is a hybrid role with a mix of in-office and remote work. Work arrangements will be discussed with hiring managers per departmental guidelines. The Enterprise Applications DevOps and Platform Delivery Team is looking for a creative, highly skilled and talented DevOps Lead with deep Subject Matter Expertise in both DevOps Practice and Technology for our downtown Toronto or Montreal Office location. Reporting to the Sr Manager, DevOps and Delivery Platforms, you will be responsible for contributing to the DevOps practice along with other DevOps professionals, Application Solution Architects, and Developers. You will help implement leading DevOps practices, empowering developers to be more self-sufficient, and driving increased productivity. You will also influence Software Engineering Practices and the modernization of our Enterprise Application Development Strategy. You will enjoy innovative work in a creative and dynamic work environment, working with leading technologies, and opportunities for continued professional development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science (or related field).
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Strong Experience with programming or scripting languages (C#, Python, Powershell, PowerCLI) and with Git (Bitbucket, GitHub).
• Strong knowledge of one or more of the following Cloud platforms: Azure, AWS, Google, etc.
• In-depth knowledge of operating systems and system administration, including a solid knowledge of Linux, UNIX and Windows systems and virtualization technologies (VMWare).
• In-depth knowledge of CI/CD (Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, etc.).
• In-depth knowledge of infrastructure configurations, network protocols, network routing, firewalls, load-balancing, content management, security and performance monitoring.
• Strong experience provisioning/deprovisioning, maintaining, and managing Azure environments (Azure certification is a major asset) using Azure Portal, Azure CLI, ARM template, Terraform, Helm, Ansible.
• Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Keen interest in agile methodologies (SCRUM certification is an asset).

Nice To Haves

• Strong development background and operational mindset.
• Familiarity with current trends and industry best practices.
• Self-starter with strong ability to lead through influence.
• Strong communication and coaching skills.
• Excellent team player.
• Analytical mind and open-minded approach to problem solving.
• Creative and Innovative.
• Ability to multitask and deal with concurrent and/or conflicting priorities.
• Ability to work with remote teams.
• Bilingualism (English and French) is a strong asset.
• Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.

Responsibilities

• Implement, automate, support CI/CD and pipelines for both Cloud and on-premise to deploy C# (.Net Framework and .NET Core) and Python applications.
• Manage and support the Cloud and on-premise Infrastructure.
• Develop, implement and support automations for cloud and on-premise infrastructure provisioning and deprovisioning.
• Provide support to Development teams and other stakeholders.
• Develop monitoring, alerting, and self-healing functionality for CI/CD, Cloud infrastructure and for common business application patterns.
• Help standardize our release management and support process for all Enterprise Applications initiatives (new products, enhancements, application interfaces, etc)
• Work in collaboration with the Enterprise Application Development and Enterprise Data Management teams.
• Develop, improve and enforce software engineering best practices in collaboration with the Application Development, Software and Platform Architecture and InfoSec groups.
• Help reduce complexity, enhance communication and maintain high-quality deployment artifacts through-out the entire software deployment pipeline in collaboration with the Software Architecture, Development, Operations and Support teams to ensure alignment.
• Implement and expand automated deployment and testing tools to reduce errors, optimize delivery times and improve customer experience.
• Support our Cloud Evolution modernization project by actively participating in the planning and execution of the project.
• Incorporate “Secure by Design” concepts, practices and tools into the software development lifecycle and deployment pipeline.
• Create reusable automation libraries and APIs that can be applied across Enterprise Applications.
• Assist with the creation of architectural diagrams and design specifications to aid automation on supported platforms.
• Document application platforms and products support processes.
• Help streamline and participate in the on-call support process for existing production solutions.

Benefits

• Four weeks of vacation per year.
• Work from home opportunities.
• Competitive total rewards package.
• Opportunities to work with cutting edge technology.
• Opportunities for continued learning and professional development - including access to e-learning services, customized courses and certification opportunities.
• Opportunities to become a member of our Employee Resource Groups.
• A creative and dynamic work environment, where your ideas and contributions can be heard, valued and respected.
• A supportive management team committed to upholding the highest standards of diversity and inclusivity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior