Senior Developer, Devops (digital Media) (french Services) (telework/hybrid)

Senior Developer, DevOps (Digital Media) (French Services) (Telework/Hybrid)

At CBC/Radio-Canada, we create content that informs, entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms. Our successes and accomplishments are driven by embodying and upholding values, which include creativity, integrity, inclusiveness and relevance. Do you think you have the ability and drive to keep up with this exciting, ever-changing industry? Whether it be in front of the camera, on air, online or behind the scenes, you would be joining a team that thrives on making connections and telling stories that are important to Canadians.

Digital Media's Back Office DevOps team is looking for a developer to come on board. We are a key technology pillar that supports all of Radio-Canada's digital products and services. We manage a large-scale infrastructure, primarily on Azure, and we are at the heart of the action, ensuring the availability, performance and security of our platforms.

As a member of our team, you will have an engaging hybrid role. You will not only contribute to the engineering and automation of our systems but also serve as a crucial partner for our development teams. You will provide them with the right tools and support to accelerate the delivery of value to our audiences.

How you will make an impact:

1. Manage, maintain and optimize the large-scale Azure cloud infrastructure that powers Digital Media.
2. Develop and improve automated deployment pipelines (CI/CD) using Azure DevOps to ensure smooth and reliable production releases.
3. Design and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions with Terraform and Terraspace to ensure our environments are resilient and maintainable.
4. Act as a service team by managing the service desk, handling requests from in-house teams and providing necessary support.
5. Actively monitor our systems to check for performance, security and cost, and suggest proactive solutions to any issues that arise.
6. Serve as a DevOps culture ambassador, promoting best practices and helping development teams implement them.
7. Work closely with various departments on cross-functional issues like cloud governance, system security (DevSecOps) and cost management (FinOps).

We are looking for a candidate with the following:

Minimum Requirements

Education and Experience: University degree in computer science, software engineering or equivalent experience, combined with a minimum of five years' relevant experience.

In-depth knowledge of operating systems, especially Linux.

Strong proficiency with a cloud ecosystem, ideally Microsoft Azure.

Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Solid experience with automation using Terraform.

Proficiency with Git.

In-depth knowledge of continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) techniques and hands-on experience with YAML pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions or similar).

Strong knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).

Networking and Infrastructure: In-depth knowledge of infrastructure configurations, network protocols, network routing, firewalls, load balancing, content delivery (CDN) and infrastructure monitoring in a high-availability environment.

Developer Mindset: You prioritize automating manual tasks and solving problems with code.

Experience with at least one language like Python, Go or Node, in addition to a scripting language like Bash or PowerShell.

Languages: Solid command of spoken and written French; functional spoken and written English in a professional context.

Assets (Nice-to-Have Skills)

Experience with a framework for Terraform, such as Terraspace.

Experience with Windows system administration.

Practical knowledge of technologies such as MongoDB (Atlas), Elasticsearch, Azure SQL and Redis.

Familiarity with development environments using C#, Node.js or TypeScript to better understand the needs of the teams you will be supporting.

Knowledge of governance, security (DevSecOps) and cost management (FinOps) in a cloud environment.

Strong interest in agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).

Independence and analytical mind, along with excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Perks you can look forward to:

Flexible work schedules, allowing you to prioritize yourself, your family and your work.

Work-from-home opportunities (hybrid or full-time).

Competitive total rewards package.

Opportunities to work with cutting-edge technology.

Opportunities for continued learning and professional development.

Pair programming and mentorship opportunities.

A creative and dynamic work environment, where your ideas and contributions can be heard, valued and respected.

Please note this is a 12-month contract position, renewable annually. This regular position is not a consulting assignment but a long-term opportunity with attractive CBC/Radio-Canada employee benefits.

Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

As part of our recruitment process, candidates who advance to the next step will be asked to complete a background check. This includes:

• A mandatory Criminal record check.
• Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position.

CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our country's diversity. That's because we can only create and tell the stories that connect Canadians, by having a workforce that mirrors the ever-changing makeup of our country. That's why we, as an employer, value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are not only recognized and valued, but also extend to and pervade all the services we provide as Canada's public broadcaster. For more information, visit the Diversity and Inclusion section of our website. If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible by sending an e-mail to recruitment@cbc.ca. You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct, which can be found on our corporate website. All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on conflicts of interest. In the event that you become an employee, it will be important to inform us, as quickly as possible, of any situation that, because of your hiring, constitutes or could appear to constitute a conflict of interest.

Primary Location: 1000, Rue Papineau, Montreal, Quebec, H2K 0C2

Number of Openings: 1

Work Schedule: Full time