OverviewThe Senior DevOps Engineer is part of the API Delivery team, providing technical leadership and hands‑on skills to help create, manage, and deploy API solutions into development and production environments which are pivotal to building modern digital assets.The role focuses on day‑to‑day execution and supporting a scrum team of developers to achieve their tasks. In addition, the role requires experienced thought leadership and ability to drive initiatives that enable our development pipelines to continually be available and capable of meeting our partners’ business needs.ResponsibilitiesAct as the source of experience and knowledge and elevated problem solving for a scrum team of API developers and ensure they are supported effectivelySupport API developers to ensure continuous availability, usability, and adherence to modern development standards and practicesWhen required, develop and deliver API solutions, especially for complex implementations spanning multiple servicesPartner with product teams and/or architects to develop technical requirements and engineering/non‑functional specificationsResolve client issues as they ariseFacilitate and actively participate in walkthroughs and reviews of technical solutionsDeliver fixes and improvements to existing software products while adhering to industry standardsBuild and contribute to design documentation and technical specifications for developmentOversee impact analysis to support proactive identification of actions to minimize production system interruptionsEvaluate and learn new technologies that provide business value and lead Proof of Concepts for new frameworks and tools and ways of workingAdapt to organizational change, best practice and improvements across teams, including the effective implementation and adherence to software development processes and practicesTrain and collaborate with other practitioners in how to write effective code and solve problemsProvide training and knowledge transfer sessions as requiredQualificationsExtensive software development experience in a team environmentUniversity or College education in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.



Interest in or active pursuit of related industry certifications are considered an assetPrevious insurance experience will be considered an assetProficient experience with:Database systems and data access methodsSource code management and build automation systemsTest‑driven development and test frameworksWorking with production/application support during a critical incidentDesired SkillsAPI, microservices, and event‑based software development with proficiency in technologies such as:Java and SQL programming languagesREST‑ and SOAP‑based servicesSpring Boot frameworkApigee or equivalent API Gateway platformConfluent Kafka or Apache ActiveMQ eventing platformsJHipster code generation and Liquibase database utilitiesDocker, Istio or Kubernetes container hosting platformsAmazon Web ServicesTetrate Service BridgeWhat You Will BringRapidly acquires new knowledge, learns new skills, and applies creative thinking to solve problems while understanding the organization’s vision, purpose, and valuesAdaptable to changing assignments and product outcomesDirects work of self through goal setting, time management, and planningMeets deadlines through use of time managementIdentifies prioritization conflicts and works with Program Managers, Project Managers, Senior Software Developers and leaders to resolveLeverages practices to manage and simplify work, and use resources effectivelyEnsures accuracy and completeness of work to maximize quality, build credibility, and avoid re‑workDecision‑making: understands the costs and benefits of actions, and makes recommendations towards the most appropriate one, uses collaboration and judgement to form conclusionsFacilitates cooperation among peers and within the teamBuilds effective relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders quickly and confidently,



to positively influence outcomesExplains technical issues to diverse audiencesLeverages feedback to improveSeeks to understand business needs, and delivers high quality service to the business while understanding the organization’s vision, purpose and valuesIs passionate about technology, the user experience, demonstrates inner self starter, and is accepting of and open to learning new ideas outside scope or knowledgeSalaryThe base salary for this position is between $80,000.00 - $120,000.00 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation (i.E. annual bonus, commission etc). If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.LocationLondon, ON, CA | Winnipeg, MB, CA | Toronto, ON, CABenefitsCareer Development: Opportunities for career advancement, access to industry‑leading learning programs and up to $2,000 annually towards education reimbursement.Health & Wellness: Versatile health and dental benefits, plus a $5,000 mental health benefit to support your well‑being.Time Off: In addition to regular vacation and personal days, we support community involvement with a volunteer day.Financial Security: Company‑matching pension plan, share ownership program and additional investment options.Rewards and Recognition: Employee recognition programs, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts and more!Emphasis on Community: We provide a workplace where employees feel connected and supported through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentorship programs, social clubs and events.Equal OpportunityWe’re committed to removing barriers and ensuring equal access to employment. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application process may contact [email protected]. All information provided will be handled in accordance with applicable laws and Canada Life policies.Contact & ApplicationIf you’re not finding suitable opportunities now, please click below to join our talent community!#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Senior Devops Engineering Specialist - C$80,000 - C$120,000 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 Canada Life
📍 Winnipeg