Platform Engineer

We are

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 16,850+, and has 60 offices in 20 countries within key global markets.

Our challenge

We are seeking a skilled Kubernetes Platform Engineer who can develop value-add services which integrate with the existing DevOps stack .

Additional Information*

The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors. In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within Halifax, NS is CAD $85k – CAD $90k/year & benefits (see below).

The RoleResponsibilities:

• Develop value-add services which integrate with the existing DevOps stack
• Develop CICD pipelines using GitHub Actions, TypeScript, Python, Groovy and Jenkins
• Coach application teams on how to leverage DevOps offerings
• Champion developer-experience and best practices in conjunction with DevOps to ensure no developer is left behind
• Participate in new tool adoption, POC process and provide recommendations
• Evolve DevOps services beyond current state for application teams

Requirements:

• An engineer mindset, SDLC experience with production class delivery, strong analytical mindset, communication skills, and sense of ownership / drive.
• 3+ years of development experience in one of the following languages: Java, Python, Javascript/TypeScript, C#, C/C++, Python.
• Experience with application and system design patterns.
• Experience with Docker or Kubernetes.
• Experience with Agile methodologies, ie SCRUM.

Preferred, but not required:

• Experience with Elastic Search and Kibana
• Experience using DevOps CICD tools such as GitHub, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, UrbanCodeDeploy
• Experience with a public cloud technology, i.e. Azure, AWS
• Experience building or supporting distributed applications

We offer:

• A multinational organization with 60 offices in 20 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
• 15 days (3 weeks) of paid annual leave plus an additional 10 days of personal leave (floating days and sick days).
• A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability.
• Flexible hybrid policy.
• RRSP with employer’s contribution up to 4%.
• A higher education certification policy.
• On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses.
• Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups.
• Cutting edge projects at the world’s leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms.
• A truly diverse, fun-loving and global work culture.