Job Title:
DevOps Operations Specialist
Department:
IT Operations
Reports to:
Team Lead, IT Infrastructure
Role Type:
1 Year
Contract
About Us
REALTOR.ca is a cornerstone of Canada’s real estate market, dedicated to helping millions of Canadians find attainable housing across the country. As the leading real estate platform in Canada, we offer the most comprehensive listings and resources to assist consumers in finding their dream homes.
At REALTOR.ca, we are committed to supporting REALTOR® members’ businesses and fostering consumer trust and loyalty. Our dedication to delivering value and continuously adapting to market demands ensures that REALTOR.ca is more than just a listing service- it is the heart of the Canadian real estate experience.
Join us and be a part of a team that is at the forefront of the real estate industry, making a significant impact on the lives of Canadians every day.
Position Overview
The DevOps Operations Specialist bridges software development and IT Operations to improve delivery velocity, system reliability, and infrastructure automation. This role has a hands-on and major impact, focusing on modernizing deployment practices, strengthening operational resilience, and reducing manual effort through automation.
The role works closely with Software Engineering, Infrastructure, Quality Assurance, and Database Engineering to design and implement scalable, secure, and reliable DevOps practices across the organization.
Core Competencies
• Ownership & Autonomy:
Takes full ownership of initiatives, operates with minimal supervision, and proactively drives work forward from concept to implementation.
• Automation Mindset
: Relentless focus on eliminating manual processes through automation.
• Cross-functional Collaboration
: Ability to work effectively across engineering, operations, and security teams.
• Systems Thinking
: Strong understanding of how applications, infrastructure, security, and delivery pipelines interact.
• Continuous Improvement
: Proactively identifies and implements improvements to reliability, performance, and delivery workflows.
Key Responsibilities
• Release & Deployment Automation
: Own and evolve the application release process in partnership with Software Engineering, enabling reliable and repeatable automated deployments.
• CI/CD Engineering:
Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines that support rapid, secure, and high-quality releases.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC):
Provision and manage cloud infrastructure using Bicep or Terraform, enforcing consistency and repeatability.
• Operational Automation & Scripting:
High proficiency in PowerShell, Python, or Bash, with experience using automation and orchestration tools such as Ansible, Azure Automation, and CI/CD pipeline tooling.
• System Reliability & Monitoring
: Improve system observability, monitor platform health, and lead troubleshooting efforts for production issues.
• Containerization
: Support and standardize containerized workloads using Docker and Azure Container Registry (ACR).
• DevSecOps Enablement
: Embed security controls, secrets management, and automated vulnerability scanning into CI/CD pipelines.
• Cloud Operations (Azure)
: Support and optimize Azure IaaS and PaaS services (VMs, App Services, Functions, DBaaS) with a focus on availability, performance, and cost efficiency.
Success Criteria & Expected Outcomes
• CI/CD pipelines are stable, standardized, and largely self-service for engineering teams.
• Manual deployment and infrastructure changes are significantly reduced or eliminated.
• Infrastructure is consistently managed via Infrastructure as Code, with clear patterns and documentation.
• Clear operational runbooks, monitoring, and alerting are in place for supported platforms.
• Engineering and Operations teams report improved deployment reliability, reduced production incidents related to release processes, and faster delivery cycles.
Skills & Qualifications
• CI/CD:
Strong hands-on experience with Azure DevOps; GitHub Actions experience is an asset.
• Infrastructure as Code:
Proven experience using Bicep or Terraform.
• Source Control:
Advanced experience with Git-based workflows (branching strategies, pull requests).
• Automation & Scripting:
Proficiency in PowerShell, Python, or Bash, Ansible, Azure Automation, and CI/CD pipeline tooling
• Containers:
Experience building and operating Docker containers and Azure Container Registry.
• Cloud Infrastructure
: Experience supporting Azure IaaS and PaaS services. AWS experience is a plus.
• Networking & Identity
: Working knowledge of Azure networking and Entra ID.
• Monitoring:
Experience with Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and alerting.
Education, Certifications, and Experience
• Degree or diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5–8+ years of experience, with demonstrated ownership of CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, and cloud operations. Azure certifications (AZ-104, AZ-400) and container-related certifications are desirable.
• ITIL certification or experience in an ITIL-based environment is an asset.
About the Team
We are a diverse and talented group of professionals passionate about technology and innovation. We value collaboration, creativity, and continuous learning. As a part of the development team, you will join a supportive team that encourages knowledge sharing and professional growth. We foster a positive and inclusive work environment where all team member’s contributions are valued.
Company Culture
At REALTOR.ca, we pride ourselves on our dynamic and inclusive company culture. We believe that a great workplace is built on mutual respect, open communication, and a shared commitment to excellence. Our team enjoys a flexible work environment that promotes work-life balance, with options for remote work and flexible hours. We also offer opportunities for professional development and career advancement, ensuring that our employees can grow alongside the company.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those under consideration for the role will be contacted.
At REALTOR.ca, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, barrier-free and accessible environment. Part of this commitment includes arranging accommodations to ensure an equitable opportunity to participate in the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. As an equal opportunity employer, we value the unique perspectives and experiences that each team member brings.
