DevOps Engineer

SJC1 day ago

Toronto, ON

Mid Level

full_time

Health/dental via Homewood Health

EFAP wellness support program

Scholarships for employees' children

SJC stands as Canada's largest privately owned communications company, distinguished by its portfolio of leading media brands, including Toronto Life, Chatelaine, and Maclean's. A dynamic and influential organization within the industry, SJC excels in the creation, publication, and production of best-in-class content through its comprehensive content and creative studios, advanced advertising technology, and state-of-the-art print facilities. We collaborate with clients across North America to deliver innovative marketing solutions that effectively inform, inspire, and empower audiences across all platforms. With significant reach and influence, SJC has proudly been recognized as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies for 22 consecutive years, a testament to our commitment to excellence. To learn more about our organization, please visit

Are you ready to join a forward-thinking, creative, and collaborative team? Then come join us at SJC Media in this DevOps Engineer role.

What You'll Do in this Role::

• Day-to-day software development using TypeScript, Go, and Python.
• Database development and administration using MySQL/MariaDB on AWS RDS Aurora.
• Develop and maintain build and deployment infrastructure. e.g. Docker, GitHub Actions, AWS CodeBuild, Teraform, and AWS Cloudformation.
• Actively contribute to system operational design and deployment.
• Promote industry best practices for software development, continuous delivery, DevOps, and cyber security.
• Troubleshoot operational problems, including production problems.
• Mentoring and providing code review guidance for junior developers.
• Participate in a structured Agile development environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

You are a motivated software developer with 3-5 years of experience and a passion for technology, ideally with an interest in DevOps. You excel at identifying root causes and thrive in an Agile/Lean environment, believing in automation.

You have;

• 2–5 years of hands-on experience in software development and related DevOps practices in a professional setting
• a degree in Software Engineering or Computer Science, or equivalent,
• demonstrated experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS),
• experience with containers (Docker, AWS ECR, AWS ECS, and AWS Fargate),
• experience with relational databases (MySQL/MariaDB, Postgres),
• experience with JavaScript/TypeScript and frameworks such as React, Next, and Express,
• experience developing with REST APIs in a serverless environment (Lambda, Step Functions),
• knowledge of CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, AWS CodeBuild),
• familiarity with CDNs (Cloudflare) and writing serverless "edge" code,
• knowledge of column store databases such as ClickHouse an asset,
• you are collaborative and a team player,
• you are a critical thinker who can see the big picture but are adept at questioning details and assumptions, making recommendations and solving problems effectively,
• learning on the fly and learning quickly are what you embrace as we move quickly in our pursuit of creative solutions and building for the future.

We love testing the limits of technology and hope you do too.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you

Benefits at SJC:

SJC is committed to the well-being and professional development of its employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

Health and Dental Benefits

• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and access to online health & wellness resources through Homewood Health.
• Scholarship program available for employees' children.
• Exclusive employee subscription rates for SJC publications.
• A complimentary 1-year Toronto Life Insider membership.
• Discounted annual GoodLife membership.
• Participation in the Perkopolis Perk Program, offering employee pricing at a wide range of retailers.
• A Workplace Built for Everyone:

SJC Values

• Amaze our customers: We put our customers' evolving needs at the heart of the business and inspire through our ideas, quality and service.
• Be relentlessly curious: We take the initiative to learn, try new things and brainstorm the next big idea.
• Respect every individual as equal: We value diversity as the means to creativity and cultivate a collaborative environment where everyone belongs.
• Innovate and adapt with urgency: Forward-thinking and flexible, we react quickly and boldly to change.
• Contribute to our community: We apply our resources and passions to make a difference – for people and our planet.

Accommodations at SJC

SJC is an equal opportunity employer. SJC is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise the Human Resources department if any accommodations are needed to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

Inclusion at SJC

Equality and respect for all is one of our founding values and core beliefs at SJC. We are a diverse group with associates of all ages, orientations, races and talents. We celebrate this diversity and we draw strength from it. Inclusivity at SJC means fostering a culture that welcomes and respects each individual as equal – both inside our walls and within the larger community.

Marketing Services

SJC is Canada's most dynamic and fastest-growing communications company. Through our full-production content and creative studios, advertising technology, print infrastructure and distinct media brands, we partner with clients across North America to meet their ever-evolving marketing needs.

Owner and publisher of Canada's most iconic portfolio of media brands (Toronto Life, Chatelaine and Maclean's to name a few), we provide incredible reach to an influential audience.

Our creative, passionate associates across the country put our values in action and deliver our commitment to unparalleled quality.