Principal Cloud DevOps Engineer
Job in
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Listing for:
Motorola Solutions
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-02
Job specializations:
-
IT/Tech
Systems Engineer, Cloud Computing
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 140 CAD Daily
CAD
140.00
DAY
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Description
We are seeking a highly experienced and passionate Principal Dev Ops Engineer to join our team. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in evaluating, consolidating, and designing the tools and frameworks that empower our development teams with the fastest and most reliable infrastructure. You will leverage your extensive experience with AWS and other cloud platforms, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and CI/CD methodologies to build scalable, secure, and automated systems.
We have a hybrid setup with a mix of cloud and in-house infrastructure and systems. The ideal candidate will have experience in deploying, managing, and maintaining both real hardware systems and solutions and cloud-based ones.
This position is based in Vancouver, BC, and the candidate must reside in the Greater Vancouver area, as you will be required to go into the office on a hybrid work schedule.
Responsibilities Include:
Design and implement scalable, resilient, and secure cloud infrastructure primarily on AWS, and potentially other cloud providers, utilizing best practices for high availability and disaster recovery.Identify areas for optimization, consolidation, and modernization to enhance efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.Work with our architect to develop, champion and build a strategic roadmap for our future-state infrastructure, aligning with business objectives and developer needs.Develop, maintain, and optimize Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, Cloud Formation, or similar, ensuring modularity, reusability, and version control.Implement robust CI/CD pipelines that automate software delivery from code commit to production deployment, incorporating automated testing, security scanning, and quality gates.Implement and manage containerization (e.g., Docker) and orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes, ECS, EKS) to support microservices architectures.Drive automation across all aspects of the infrastructure lifecycle, including provisioning, configuration, deployment, monitoring, and incident response.Design and implement comprehensive monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions (e.g., Cloud Watch, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack) to ensure system health and performance.Establish proactive alerting mechanisms and define key performance indicators (KPIs) for infrastructure and application stability.Champion a Dev Ops culture within the organization, promoting shared responsibility, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing.Implement security best practices throughout the infrastructure lifecycle, including identity and access management, network security, data encryption, and vulnerability management.Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and internal security policies.Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.8+ years of experience in Dev Ops, SRE, or a similar role, with a strong focus on cloud infrastructure.3+ years of experience in compiled language software development (ideally C++/C#)Extensive hands-on experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS), including services such as EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, IAM, Lambda, EKS/ECS, Cloud Watch, etc.Proven expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, particularly Terraform and/or AWS Cloud Formation.Deep understanding and practical experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining robust CI/CD pipelinesStrong proficiency in scripting languagesExperience with containerization technologies (Docker) and container orchestration platforms (Kubernetes, ECS, EKS).Solid understanding of networking concepts, security best practices, and cloud architecture patterns.Excellent problem-solving skills, with a proactive and collaborative approach to challenges.Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.Bonus points for:
Experience building node, C++ or .NET projectExperience with monitoring and logging tools, and a strong commitment to observability.Target Base Salary Range: 140, CAD
Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.
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Basic Requirements
7+ years of experience in Dev Ops, SRE, or a similar role, with a strong focus on cloud infrastructure
Travel Requirements
Under 10%
Relocation Provided
None
Position Type
Experienced
Referral Payment Plan
No
EEO Statement
Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.
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