Job Description

We are seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer to build and develop the infrastructure and deployment platform supporting Telesat’s Lightspeed satellite constellation. This individual will play a key role in designing, implementing, and optimizing GitLab CI/CD pipelines and automation frameworks from the ground up, ensuring the reliability, scalability, and efficiency of an Azure-based deployment environment.

The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on experience with GitLab CI/CD pipeline architecture, Git workflows, Docker containerization, and deployment automation across a multi-technology monorepo environment supporting Java, Python, and C++ applications. You will work closely with multiple development teams to streamline software delivery, implement quality gates, troubleshoot pipeline failures, and improve observability through monitoring and visualization tools. Experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools, such as OpenAI Codex, to enhance test automation, pipeline execution, and intelligent troubleshooting is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

- Design, build, and maintain GitLab CI/CD pipelines, including reusable templates, merge trains, and multi-project pipeline configurations.
- Develop and optimize Git branching strategies and monorepo workflows across multiple programming languages.
- Build and maintain Dockerfiles, troubleshoot container configurations, and support containerized application deployments.
- Develop scripts and automation tools to streamline deployment processes, pipeline execution, and testing.
- Implement pre-commit hooks, code quality checks,



and automated quality gates throughout the CI/CD lifecycle.
- Troubleshoot pipeline failures by analyzing logs, diagnosing issues, and resolving problems across Java, Python, and C++ environments.
- Configure and maintain monitoring, logging, and visualization solutions using Grafana, Prometheus, and Loki to improve pipeline visibility and operational insights.
- Work extensively in Linux environments, using command-line tools to manage, debug, and optimize development and deployment workflows.
- Explore and implement AI-assisted automation using tools such as Codex to trigger tests, analyze results, identify potential bugs, and support automated troubleshooting.
- Collaborate with development teams to establish scalable, reliable, and maintainable DevOps infrastructure.

Skills and Requirements

- 3+ years of hands-on DevOps, build engineering, or CI/CD automation experience.
- Strong practical experience with GitLab CI/CD, including pipeline design, reusable templates, merge trains, and multi-project pipelines.
- Solid understanding of Git branching strategies and monorepo workflows.
- Hands-on experience with Docker, including writing and troubleshooting Dockerfiles.




- Scripting and automation experience for deployment workflows and pipeline management.
- Experience implementing pre-commit hooks, automated testing, and code quality gates.
- Strong Linux command-line skills and troubleshooting capabilities.
- Experience working with Java, Python, or C++ codebases, with Java preferred.
- Interest or experience in applying AI-assisted tools, particularly Codex, to software development and deployment automation.
- Familiarity with Grafana, Prometheus, and Loki for monitoring, logging, and dashboard visualization.
- Experience with Microsoft Azure, particularly Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
- Familiarity with Kubernetes and Helm charts.
- Experience with artifact management solutions such as JFrog Artifactory.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment chance/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process,

📌 DevOps Engineer (Ottawa)
🏢 Insight Global
📍 Ottawa