Senior DevOps Platform Engineer - Investment Banking

Tech Talent International (SI) supplies technical talent to a variety of clients ranging from Fortune 100/500/1000 companies to small and mid-sized organizations in Canada/US and Europe.

We currently have a role as a Senior DevOps Platform Engineer - Investment Banking with our large consulting client on a long term project with a major investment bank in the downtown Montreal area.

Role: Senior DevOps Platform Engineer - Investment Banking

Type: Permanent 37.5 hrs/week

Location: Hybrid - Downtown Montreal, QC -(roles starts off 5 days in office for 1st 3 months, then turns into hybrid setup 3 days onsite, 2 days from home)

Salary: $90,000 - $100,000 + 9% bonus + 3-5 weeks paid vacation + 6% RRSP matching + benefits + sick/personal day + cell phone allowance + discounts for public transit and may other perks

Key Notes: This role is based out of Montreal and a on-site interview with the hiring team is required.

Senior DevOps Platform Engineer - Investment Banking

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced CI/CD Platform Engineer to support, maintain, and enhance enterprise Software Factory services and tools.

The successful candidate will ensure the stability and availability of CI/CD platforms, support application teams in adopting DevOps best practices, and contribute to the ongoing evolution and automation of the platform. This role operates within an international Follow-the-Sun (FTS) support model and requires strong technical, analytical, and stakeholder-management skills.

Key Responsibilities

Platform Support & Adoption

• Ensure the stability, availability, and performance of Software Factory services and tools.
• Maintain platform service levels in accordance with established SLAs within a Follow-the-Sun support model.
• Operate services in compliance with organizational security policies and standards.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders regarding incidents, service disruptions, and planned releases.
• Assist application teams with the adoption of CI/CD best practices.
• Provide technical support and guidance for teams using enterprise CI/CD tools.
• Act as the regional AMER CI/CD tools subject-matter expert.

Platform Development & Continuous Improvement

• Develop prototypes and conduct Proofs of Concept (POCs) for new technologies and tools.
• Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain CI/CD tools and environments.
• Identify opportunities to reduce support workload through automation and chatbot solutions.
• Contribute to the evolution of the Microsoft Azure Public Cloud platform.
• Define and implement platform monitoring and performance metrics, including:
• Service Level Objectives (SLOs)
• Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
• Service Level Indicators (SLIs)
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Monitor platform performance and recommend improvements to reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency.

Documentation & Knowledge Sharing

• Create and maintain technical documentation for CI/CD tools and services.
• Develop and continuously improve internal support procedures and processes.
• Promote proper tool usage and CI/CD platform best practices.
• Share technical knowledge with application and infrastructure teams.
• Participate in internal Test and Deployment community activities.
• Provide technical guidance and expertise to regional and global teams.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience working with Software Factory, DevOps, or CI/CD tools in a development or administration capacity.
• Strong experience supporting enterprise CI/CD environments.
• Ability to work independently and lead technical meetings with users and stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills across complex technical environments.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, track progress, and communicate risks or delays effectively.
• Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Client-focused approach with a strong commitment to supporting application and development teams.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a global and multicultural team environment.

Mandatory Technical Skills

• Linux
• Bash
• Python
• Jenkins
• Git
• Monitoring and observability tools
• CI/CD pipelines and practices
• Software Factory environments
• Automation and scripting

Nice-to-Have Technical Skills

Cloud & Infrastructure

• Microsoft Azure
• Kubernetes
• Docker
• Terraform

CI/CD & DevOps

• GitHub Actions
• Argo CD
• TeamCity
• GitHub Enterprise
• XL Deploy / Digital.ai Deploy

Artifact & Repository Management

• JFrog Platform
• Artifactory
• Nexus Repository

Code Quality

• Sonar / SonarQube

Build Tools

• Maven
• MSBuild
• npm

Additional Technologies

• PowerShell
• Jira

Language Skills

• English – Required
• Bilingual French/English – Preferred

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is an experienced CI/CD Platform Engineer, DevOps Engineer, with strong hands-on expertise in Linux, Jenkins, Git, Python, and Bash.

They have experience administering enterprise CI/CD platforms, supporting development teams, automating operational processes, and troubleshooting complex production environments. Exposure to Azure, Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, Argo CD, GitHub Actions, JFrog/Artifactory, and SonarQube would be highly valuable.

The candidate should also be comfortable acting as a regional CI/CD subject-matter expert, working independently, and collaborating with global teams in a Follow-the-Sun support environment.