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Our employee promise represents Intact’s commitment to you in exchange for living our Values, striving to do your best work, being open to change and investing in your career. In return, we promise to provide support, opportunities and performance-led financial rewards at a workplace where you can shape the future, win as a team and grow with us.

About the role

A DevOps engineer is responsible for overseeing the software release process. This role involves coordinating, managing, and ensuring the smooth deployment of software applications and updates. Here are some key responsibilities and skills typically associated with the role of a release engineer:

What you'll do here: 

Release Management:

Plan, schedule, and manage software releases across various environments (development, testing, production).

Ensure that all releases are properly documented, including release notes and deployment instructions.

Create and manage RFC’s (change Requests).

Complete Lower region and Production Deployments activities.

Build Management:

Design, implement, and maintain the build processes and automation scripts.

Manage and improve the continuous integration (CI) and continuous deployment (CD) pipelines.

Configuration Management:

Maintain version control and configuration management systems.

Ensure consistency across environments by managing configuration files and settings.

Quality Assurance:

Work closely with QA teams to ensure that releases meet quality standards.

Implement and monitor automated tests as part of the CI/CD pipeline.

Collaboration:

Coordinate with development, QA, and operations teams to ensure smooth and timely releases.

Act as a liaison between different departments to resolve issues and improve processes.

Monitoring and Troubleshooting:

Monitor the performance and stability of the build and release processes.

Troubleshoot and resolve build or deployment issues in a timely manner.

Documentation and Training:

Create and maintain documentation related to build and release processes.

Train team members on build and release best practices and tools.

What you bring to the table: 

Proficiency in version control systems (e.g., Git, SVN).

Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, Travis CI, CircleCI).

Knowledge of build automation tools (e.g., Maven, Gradle, Ant).

Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell, YAML).

Understanding of GitHub Actions and best practices around workflows, jobs, steps, actions and runners to build a CI/CD pipeline.

Relevant experience in software development, DevOps, or release management.

Certifications in related technologies (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Certified Kubernetes Administrator) can be beneficial.

Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.

Ability to diagnose and resolve complex issues related to builds and deployments.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

High level of attention to detail to ensure accuracy and reliability in the release process.

Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.

No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada 

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What we offer
 

Our hybrid work model provides the balance between working from home and enjoying meaningful in-person interactions.

Working here means you'll be empowered to be and do your best every day. Here is some of what you can expect as a permanent member of our team:

A financial rewards program that recognizes your success

An industry leading Employee Share Purchase Plan; we match 50% of net shares purchased

An extensive flex pension and benefits package, with access to virtual healthcare

Flexible work arrangements

Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year

An annual wellness account that promotes an active and healthy lifestyle

Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleagues

A dynamic workplace learning ecosystem complete with learning journeys, interactive online content, and inspiring programs

Inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities

Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow

A Community Impact program, because what you care about is a part of what makes you different. And how you contribute to your community should be just as unique.

We are an equal opportunity employer

At Intact, our Value of respect is founded on seeing diversity as a strength. We strive to create an accessible workplace where employees feel valued, included and encouraged to share their unique perspectives.

We encourage applications from individuals who are members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, Black people, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

As part of Intact’s commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that we work, meet and travel across the land currently called Canada, originally inhabited by First Nations, Metis and Inuit people. This history extends through many centuries and continues to evolve today.

We have policies to ensure equal access and participation for people with disabilities, including providing workplace adjustments (accommodations). A copy of applicable policies is available on request.

If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity. We’ll work with you to meet your needs.

Learn more about our recruitment process and your candidate journey here.

If you are an employee of Intact or belairdirect, please apply for this role on Internal Career Site.