DevOps Engineer

Wärtsilä is a world leader in marine technology and leading the industry’s transformation towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. With the world’s widest portfolio and service network, we – Wärtsilians – deliver efficient, safe and sustainable integrated products and solutions to enhance the business of our customers. The opportunities presented through digitalisation and new technologies are offering a new era of shipping. Did you know that shipping is the world’s most efficient mode of transportation and that 88% of the world’s trade is carried by sea. We want to change the course towards an interconnected and cleaner maritime future and are constantly on the lookout for future‑oriented talent to join our team and to work towards enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services – together. Are you ready to jump onboard? Job Category: Digital Technology and Open Innovation We are now looking for a DevOps Engineer – Azure to join our team working for a better future. This is a temporary position (12‑month contract) based in Vancouver, Canada, with a hybrid work arrangement (4 days per week). What You Will Be Doing You will play a key role in designing, maintaining, and optimising cloud infrastructure, deployment pipelines, identity integrations, and operational reliability for our Digital Port Solutions portfolio. This role focuses on Microsoft Azure, CI/CD automation, containerised deployments, monitoring, and secure identity management (Azure AD / IntraID). Responsibilities Manage and optimise Azure environments for staging, testing, and production deployments. Configure and maintain Azure services including App Services, AKS, Blob Storage, SQL, Functions, API Gateway, monitoring tools, and networking components. Support cost optimisation and performance tuning across environments. Networking & Infrastructure Manage and troubleshoot networking components such as VNets, subnets, firewalls, API management, and load balancers. Support on‑premises deployments and ensure seamless integration with Azure environments. Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps (Pipelines, Repos, Artifacts). Automate build, test, deployment, configuration, and rollback processes for multiple products. Ensure consistent versioning, environment promotion, and deployment governance. Identity & Security (IntraID/ Azure AD) Implement and support identity integrations using Azure AD, IntraID, B2C, and OAuth/OpenID Connect. Ensure secure authentication and access control for internal and external users. Collaborate with architects to align identity models with customer security requirements. Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Develop and maintain IaC using ARM templates, Bicep, Terraform, or equivalent. Ensure reproducibility and traceability of all deployments. Monitoring & Reliability Configure monitoring, alerting, and dashboards (Azure Monitor, Application Insights, Log Analytics). Support incident response, root‑cause analysis, and proactive issue prevention. Improve system reliability, scalability, and operational resilience. Work closely with developers, QA, architects, and delivery teams to streamline build-and-release processes. Provide DevOps guidance during design reviews and delivery planning. Assist in troubleshooting environment or pipeline issues. Required Qualifications Experience 3–7 years in DevOps, Cloud Engineering, or related roles. Strong hands‑on experience with Microsoft Azure (deployment, configuration, operations). Proven experience building CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps. Experience with Azure AD / identity management / OAuth / OpenID Connect / SSO. Knowledge of containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes/AKS). Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (ARM, Bicep, Terraform). Skills Strong problem‑solving and troubleshooting abilities. Excellent communication and documentation skills. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience is preferred. Experience in enterprise software environments with multi‑region deployments. Familiarity with networking (VNets, subnets, firewalls, API management, load balancers). Familiarity with networking technologies and concepts, including Virtual Networks (VNets), subnets, firewalls, API management, and load balancers. Experience in IT networking environments, with the ability to design, implement, and troubleshoot network solutions, is preferred but not mandatory. Exposure to SQL Server or cloud database administration. Experience supporting production systems in a 24/7 environment. Background in maritime/logistics industry. Successful applicants must be authorized to work in Canada without sponsorship. For applicants that reside in BC, the annual salary wage range is $90,000 CAD - $115,000 CAD. The starting salary for this position would be determined with consideration of the successful candidate’s relevant education, individual skill set, level of experience applicable to the role they are being offered and consideration of internal equity. Wärtsilä Canada offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to; extended medical & dental coverage, RRSP matching (employer contribution up to 7% of salary), 4 weeks of vacation (increases based on years of service with Wärtsilä) and 5 paid personal days per year. As part of the recruitment process, certain roles will be subject to pre‑employment conditions, which can include — but are not limited to — reference checks, background screening (criminal record, education, and employment verification), fit‑to‑work medical assessments, and confirmation of eligibility to work in Canada. Wärtsilä is committed to Employment Equity, supports diversity in the workplace, and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, and persons with disabilities. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will work with you to support your request. At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job‑relevant merits and abilities. Please note that according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country. Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 18,300 professionals, in more than 230 locations in 77 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com. #J-18808-Ljbffr