Python Developer

We are

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 14,500+, and has 58 offices in 21 countries within key global markets.

Our challenge

We are seeking a talented and motivated DevOps Engineer with strong experience in Python scripting, Helm Charts, Tekton, and Jenkins. The ideal candidate will be responsible for automating and optimizing our development and deployment processes while ensuring the reliability and scalability of our applications.

Additional Information* 

The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors.  In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within Mississauga, ON is CAD $110k – CAD $120k/year & benefits (see below).

The Role

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and Tekton.
• Develop and maintain Python scripts for automation of tasks and processes.
• Create, maintain, and manage Helm Charts for Kubernetes applications.
• Collaborate with development teams to streamline application deployment and monitoring.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in development, test, and production environments.
• Implement infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Monitor system performance and optimize applications for speed and efficiency.
• Ensure security best practices are followed in the deployment process.
• Document processes, systems, and configurations for internal use.

Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer or similar role.
• Strong proficiency in Python scripting and automation.
• Experience with Helm Charts for Kubernetes deployments.
• Familiarity with Tekton for CI/CD workflows.
• Proficient in using Jenkins for continuous integration and delivery.
• Understanding of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred, but not required:

• Experience with configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef).
• Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack).
• Familiarity with version control systems (Git, GitHub, GitLab).

We offer:

• A multinational organization with 58 offices in 21 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
• 15 days (3 weeks) of paid annual leave plus an additional 10 days of personal leave (floating days and sick days).
• A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability.
• Flexible hybrid policy.
• RRSP with employer’s contribution up to 4%.
• A higher education certification policy.
• On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses.
• Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups.
• Cutting edge projects at the world’s leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms.
• A truly diverse, fun-loving and global work culture.

S​YNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT
 

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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