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Staff Platform Engineer

Motion Recruitment

Ottawa, ONOn Site

Original Job Summary

Overview

The Staff Platform Engineer role at Motion Recruitment focuses on automating deployment pipelines, architecting solutions, and collaborating with multiple teams including SRE and Back-End. The role requires deep expertise in DevOps practices, NodeJS, and cloud technologies.

Key Responsibilities

  • Automate GCP/Kubernetes deployment pipelines.
  • Architect and implement production-ready NodeJS solutions.
  • Lead DevOps and SRE initiatives with GitOps methodologies.
  • Engage in team collaboration and hands on technical work.

Skills & Experience

  • Leading end-to-end GCP/Kubernetes projects.
  • Proven experience as a dedicated DevOps/SRE lead.
  • Strong development background with production NodeJS experience.
  • Familiarity with GitOps methodologies and infrastructure automation.
  • Subject Matter Expertise in GKE is a plus.
  • Recent Monitoring and AI product experience is a bonus.

Role Breakdown

  • 25% infrastructure management.
  • 75% GCP automation and hands on technical work.

Additional Information

This position is onsite in Ottawa with country-leading compensation. Applicants must be authorized to work in Canada on a full-time basis. Accommodation is provided as per Motion Recruitment’s Employment Accommodation policy.

Key skills/competency

  • GCP
  • Kubernetes
  • NodeJS
  • DevOps
  • SRE
  • GitOps
  • Automation
  • Infrastructure
  • Monitoring
  • Collaboration

How to Get Hired at Motion Recruitment

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research Motion Recruitment's culture: Explore their mission and values online.
  • Customize your resume: Highlight DevOps, NodeJS, and GCP skills.
  • Showcase project experience: Emphasize real-world GCP/Kubernetes projects.
  • Prepare for technical interviews: Focus on automation and infrastructure questions.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review GCP and Kubernetes documentation.
Practice NodeJS coding exercises.
Study GitOps methodologies in depth.
Test automation scripts and deployment tools.

Behavioral Questions

Describe your teamwork in DevOps projects.
Explain handling critical system failures.
Discuss collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Share examples of innovative problem solving.