DevOps Architect

Req ID:503406

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the full-time DevOps Architect in Toronto, ON we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your DevOps and architecture expertise in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative and innovative teammates.

You'll play a pivotal role in shaping and evolving our DevOps ecosystem. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with engineering, IT, and business stakeholders, define enterprise DevOps frameworks, and ensure scalability and operational excellence in all DevOps practices.

You’ll specifically take care of designing and implementing scalable DevOps solutions for VMware and Suse Harvester virtualized environments, but also providing technical leadership and mentorship to guide teams in implementing architectural principles.

We’ll look to you for:

• Architecting and governing the enterprise DevOps framework, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and industry best practices.

• Defining reference architectures for Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD pipelines, and configuration management using tools like Terraform, Ansible, and PowerShell.

• Establishing DevOps standards and policies for branching strategies, version control, and deployment workflows.

• Conducting strategic assessments of current infrastructure and recommending modernization roadmaps.

• Evaluating emerging technologies and tools, driving innovation and adoption across teams.

• Collaborating with solution architects and security teams to ensure compliance, resilience, and scalability.

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, IT or a related technical discipline.

• Proven experience in architecting DevOps solutions for large-scale, hybrid, or virtualized environments.

• Deep knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) frameworks (e.g., Terraform, Ansible) and CI/CD orchestration.

• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture principles, security, and compliance.

• Expertise in VMware and Suse Harvester virtualization platforms.

• Solid background in Windows and Linux administration, with the ability to define automation standards.

• Familiarity with cloud-native patterns, containerization (e.g., Docker/Kubernetes), and microservices architecture.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• A continuous improvement and innovation mindset.

Things you’ll enjoy Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines.

• Work with new security standards for rail signalling.

• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues.

• Contribute to innovative projects.

• Utilise our dynamic and inclusive working environment.

• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries.

• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning.

• Progress towards senior leadership roles or specialized technical positions.

• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension).

Office Presence

This role requires an on-site presence of four (4) days per week. The requirement may be adjusted based on project needs and business priorities.

Compensation

The expected compensation for this role is $100,000 – $140,000 CAD per year, plus benefits and eligibility for an annual performance bonus. Final compensation will be based on skills, experience, and internal equity.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Hiring

We do not use artificial intelligence in the recruiting process for this role.

Interview Process & Candidate Communication

Candidates who participate in an interview for this role will be informed of the hiring decision within 45 days of their final interview date.

This job posting represents anexisting vacancy.

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.

If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please email us at [email protected] while referring to the job requisition number, job title and location you applied to.

Job Type:​Experienced​