Senior DevOps Platform Engineer

Overview

Senior DevOps / Platform Engineer

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled DevOps/Platform Engineer with deep experience in container orchestration, CI/CD automation, cloud infrastructure, and platform reliability. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong technical expertise, hands-on problem-solving ability, and the capability to collaborate effectively across engineering, architecture, and product teams.

Key Responsibilities

Container Platforms & Infrastructure

• Deploy, manage, and troubleshoot Kubernetes and OpenShift clusters.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning using Terraform, following Infrastructure-as-Code best practices.
• Automate configuration management for Kubernetes applications using Helm.
• Manage and optimize on-premises and cloud environments to ensure security, performance, and cost efficiency.
• Implement robust monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions to maximize platform reliability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues across cloud, networking, container orchestration, and platform components.
• Ensure smooth and secure deployment of services aligned with DevOps best practices.
  
  

CI/CD & Automation

• Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines in collaboration with development teams.
• Utilize automation tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and Argo CD for continuous integration and delivery.
• Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD workflows.
• Work with binary repositories such as Nexus to support artifact management.
• Automate platform tasks and workflows using Python, Shell, and PowerShell scripting.
  
  

Security & Observability

• Apply Shift-Left security practices using tools such as Snyk and Red Hat Advanced Cluster Security.
• Work with observability platforms, particularly Dynatrace, to monitor and improve system performance.
• Consume and integrate APIs from platforms including ServiceNow, Snyk, Dynatrace, and others.
  
  

Streaming & Messaging

• Configure and manage Confluent Cloud environments to support scalable, Kafka-based streaming solutions.
  
  

Collaboration & Support

• Partner with developers, architects, and product managers to understand requirements and deliver platform capabilities.
• Provide hands-on support during platform incidents and participate in on-call rotations as needed.
  
  

• Strong experience with OpenShift and Kubernetes administration.
• Proficiency in deploying, operating, and troubleshooting Kubernetes clusters.
• Kubernetes certification (CKA or CKAD) preferred.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Argo CD).
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and Helm.
• Strong scripting skills in Python, Shell, and PowerShell.
• Familiarity with Shift-Left security, vulnerability scanning, and container security practices.
• Knowledge of Dynatrace.
• Solid understanding of networking, security, and container orchestration concepts.
• Experience working with Confluent Cloud or Apache Kafka.
• Experience with multi-cloud environments or multiple cloud providers is an asset.
  
  

Behavioural Competencies:

Proven experience of delivering process efficiencies and improvements

Clear and fluent English (both verbal and written)

Ability to build and maintain efficient working relationships with remote teams

Demonstrate ability to take ownership of and accountability for relevant products and services

Ability to plan, prioritize and complete your own work, whilst remaining a team player

Willingness to engage with and work in other technologies

CGI is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, CGI is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in accordance with provincial legislation. Pleas

let us know if you require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during any aspect of the recruitment process and we will work with you to address your needs.

Your future duties and responsibilities

Required Qualifications To Be Successful In This Role

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