5 months ago
Ottawa, CanadaSenior
Responsibilities
- Operate and optimize Kubernetes clusters, Istio service mesh, and Linux-based systems.
- Automate workflows using Go, Python, and Shell scripting.
- Build monitoring and observability solutions with Prometheus, Grafana, and Loki.
- Troubleshoot complex networking, storage, and system performance issues.
- Partner with AI/ML teams to prepare infrastructure for model training and data pipelines.
- Participate in on-call rotations and postmortem reviews to improve system resilience.
- Lead projects from architecture through automation and intelligent monitoring while collaborating with clients and teammates.
Requirements
- Experience with Google Cloud and infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform.
- Strong knowledge of microservices, containers including Kubernetes and Docker, and networking.
- Hands-on experience with PKI, service mesh, and Linux systems administration.
- A focus on automation, scalability, and reliability consistent with an SRE mindset.
- Golang experience is an asset.
Benefits
- Competitive total rewards package.
- Remote-work equipment, including a laptop with a choice of operating system, plus an annual workspace-personalization budget.
- Substantial training allowance, professional development days, training opportunities, and support for certifications.
- Annual wellness budget, paid vacation, paid sick days, and a day off to volunteer for a favorite charity.
- Opportunity to blog during work hours and collaborate with experienced industry professionals.
Categories
DevOpsSite Reliability
About Pythian
Pythian is an Ottawa-based IT services firm providing data, analytics, AI, and cloud consulting plus 24/7 managed database and infrastructure operations for mid-market and enterprise clients. Founded in 1997 and privately held, it is part of Mill Point Capital’s portfolio; its engineers support Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, NoSQL, and DevOps across multi-cloud and on-premises environments. Its business model combines project-based consulting, implementations, and recurring managed services.