(Remote) DevOps Engineer
Role summary
NorthStar Utilities Solutions is seeking a remote DevOps Engineer to join their R&D team. This role is critical for bridging software development and IT operations, focusing on automating software delivery, managing cloud infrastructure, and ensuring system reliability and security. The engineer will design and implement CI/CD pipelines, develop Infrastructure as Code, and collaborate with development teams to build scalable systems. Responsibilities include monitoring, troubleshooting, and enhancing security protocols. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience, proficiency in languages like Python or Java, and experience with CI/CD tools, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and IaC tools (Ansible, Terraform). Cloud platform experience (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.
We are seeking a skilled and experienced DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic R&D team. This role is crucial for bridging the gap between our software development and IT operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for building and maintaining the systems and infrastructure that enable our development teams to release high-quality software faster and more reliably. You will play a key role in the automation, deployment, and maintenance of our cloud-based production systems.
Salary: 98K
What Your Impact Will Be
- Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines to automate software delivery.
- Build, modify, and maintain deployment packages and automated scripts.
- Manage and optimize our cloud infrastructure.
- Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
- Automate and streamline our operations and development processes.
- Collaborate with development teams to design scalable, reliable, and maintainable infrastructure.
- Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability.
- Enhance IT infrastructure security protocols and ensure compliance with best practices.
- Provide technical support and assistance to the Professional Services and Support teams.
- Recommend and implement improvements to our development, integration, and support practices.
- Mentor junior team members and perform code reviews.
What We Are Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a DevOps, system administration, or software development role.
- Strong experience with programming languages such as Java or Python.
- Proven experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar.
- Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
- Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Ansible, Terraform, or CloudFormation.
- Experience working with databases including one or more of the following: MS SQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL, or MySQL.
- Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud is a strong asset.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Ability to work independently and as a collaborative team player.
- A positive attitude and a commitment to our core values of accountability, respect, integrity, and discipline.
What We Can Offer
- Gain practical experience in a professional setting.
- Work with a team of experienced software developers.
- Potential for career growth and advancement.
NorthStar Utilities Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We look forward to hearing from you.
About Harris
Harris is a leading provider of mission critical software to the public sector in North America. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc. (“CSI”, symbol CSU on the TSX), Harris has become the cornerstone for CSI’s investment in utility, local government, school districts, public safety, and healthcare software verticals. Our success has been realized through investments in our proprietary software and market expertise. This focus, combined with acquiring businesses that build upon or complement our offerings, has helped drive our success. Harris will continue to growth through reinvestment – both in the people and products that we offer and making investments in acquiring new businesses.