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Senior DevOps Engineer - CGI
Company Profile:
Founded in 1976, CGI is among the largest independent IT and business consulting services firms in the world. With 94,000 consultants and professionals across the globe, CGI delivers an end-to-end portfolio of capabilities, from strategic IT and business consulting to systems integration, managed IT and business process services and intellectual property solutions. CGI works with clients through a local relationship model complemented by a global delivery network that helps clients digitally transform their organizations and accelerate results. CGI Fiscal 2024 reported revenue is CA$14.68 billion and CGI shares are listed on the TSX (GIB.A) and the NYSE (GIB). Learn more at cgi.com.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior DevOps Engineer with a strong foundation in scripting, automation, and modern DevOps practices. This individual contributor role demands deep technical expertise in building scalable infrastructure, automating CI/CD pipelines, and managing containerized environments. The ideal candidate will collaborate across teams to drive delivery excellence and ensure secure, reliable, and high-performing systems.
Your future duties and responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain scalable DevOps toolchains and infrastructure.
- Automate CI/CD pipelines for efficient software delivery.
- Develop and troubleshoot Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, Ansible, and Helm.
- Write structured, reusable automation scripts in Python, Shell, Batch, and Groovy.
- Manage Kubernetes clusters via Rancher across on-prem and Azure environments.
- Monitor and optimize system performance, reliability, and scalability.
- Apply and enforce security best practices, including vulnerability remediation.
- Research and integrate new DevOps tools and technologies.
- Collaborate using Git, JIRA, Confluence, and Agile methodologies.
- Leverage AI tools like GitHub Copilot for script generation and refactoring.
- Support incident response, deployments, and root cause analysis.
Required Qualifications To Be Successful In This Role
Must-Have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Technology (B.Tech) or MCA with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.
- Proven experience with DevOps tools and practices.
- Cloud & Containerization: Azure, Docker, Kubernetes (via Rancher)
- IaC & Automation: Terraform, Ansible, Helm
- Scripting Languages: Python, Shell, Groovy, Batch
- CI/CD: Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI
- Version Control & Collaboration: Git, JIRA, Confluence
Good To Have:
- Experience in multi-cloud or hybrid cloud environments.
- Contributions to open-source projects or technical publications.
- Familiarity with observability tools and AI-driven DevOps accelerators.
CGI is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, CGI is committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities in accordance with provincial legislation. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodation due to a disability during any aspect of the recruitment process and we will work with you to address your needs.
Life at CGI:
Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…
- You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.
- Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.
- You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.
Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
Key skills/competency
- DevOps Engineering
- Cloud Computing (Azure)
- Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible)
- CI/CD Pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions)
- Scripting (Python, Shell)
- System Automation
- Agile Methodologies
- Version Control (Git)
- System Monitoring & Optimization
How to Get Hired at CGI
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your experience with Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible, Python, and CI/CD tools like Jenkins. Quantify achievements in automation and system reliability.
- Craft a compelling cover letter: Express your passion for DevOps and how your skills align with CGI's focus on digital transformation and client collaboration.
- Prepare for technical interviews: Be ready to discuss IaC principles, CI/CD best practices, container orchestration, and scripting challenges. Practice coding scenarios in Python or Shell.
- Demonstrate collaboration skills: Showcase your experience working in Agile teams using Git, JIRA, and Confluence, emphasizing your ability to drive delivery excellence.
- Research CGI's culture: Understand their 'owner' mentality, focus on teamwork, and commitment to client success. Align your responses with these values.
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