DevOps Manager Full Time TradPO

Location: Vancouver – Pender St, Canada

Thales people architect identity management and data protection solutions at the heart of digital security. Business and governments rely on us to bring trust to the billons of digital interactions they have with people. Our technologies and services help banks exchange funds, people cross borders, energy become smarter and much more. More than 30,000 organizations already rely on us to verify the identities of people and things, grant access to digital services, analyze vast quantities of information and encrypt data to make the connected world more secure.

We are seeking an experienced technical leader for our DevOps organization. This role will combine people management skills and hands-on technical skills to shape the future of our software development methodology and infrastructure. We have a very exciting and challenging journey and DevOps is a key aspect of that journey.

• Technical Lead and People Manager for a DevOps team.
• Design, evolve, and scale DevOps best practices across CI/CD, infrastructure, reliability, security, and DevSecOps.
• Act as a strategic leader and visionary, balancing long-term DevOps strategy with near-term execution.
• Lead and grow the DevOps team, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and professional development.
• Mentor team members and support their professional growth.

• At least 5 years of experience as a technical people manager leading DevOps team of 5+ engineers.
• At least 8 years experience as a DevOps engineer.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies.
• Expertise with scripting (Bash, Python)
• Work effectively with team members and stakeholders across multiple time zones.
• Proven ability to provide technical leadership and influence beyond direct reports.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud based systems (AWS, Azure, GCP)

• Experience with CI/CD tools and pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab)
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Podman)
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform)
• Experience with CI/CD and security tooling, including Git/GitHub/GitLab, Jenkins, Black Duck, and Coverity.
• Working knowledge of software supply chain security, including SBOM and CVE management.
• Experience working in a SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) environment.
• Proven experience leveraging AI-assisted tools to improve DevOps efficiency and quality.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.

Total Target Cash (TTC) Range: 118,377.21 – 157,996.89 – 197,496.11 CAD Annual

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Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following: 

• Company paid Extended Health, Dental, HSA, Life, AD&D, Short-term Disability, Cancer Care Program, travel insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and Well-Being program.

• Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP, DCPP, TFSA) with a company contribution and a match to a DCPP, with no vesting period.

• Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave. 

• Voluntary Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-Term Disability.

• Employee Discounts on home, auto, and gym membership.

Thales is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. Thales is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the interview process. Applicants selected for an interview who require accommodation are asked to advise accordingly upon the invitation for an interview. We will work with you to meet your needs. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.

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