Lead DevOps Engineer

Job Description

WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?

We are seeking a talented and experienced Lead DevOps Engineer to join our growing team. In this role, you will lead the design, implementation, and optimization of our cloud infrastructure and deployment pipelines. You should bring solid scripting and automation skills using Python or Bash, hands-on expertise with Infrastructure-as-Code tools like Terraform, and proven experience building and maintaining robust CI/CD pipelines using platforms such as Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI. This is an ideal opportunity for a strategic thinker who can mentor junior engineers, drive automation initiatives, and help shape the future of our DevOps practices in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Build and maintain cloud infrastructure on AZURE

• Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of DevOps solutions, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud infrastructure using Azure DevOps tools and Kubernetes

• Implement and optimize CI/CD pipelines to support smooth software delivery

• Deploy and manage containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes

• Implement Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform for provisioning and configuration management

• Work closely with app dev, cloud engineering, security, and other stakeholders to streamline deployment pipelines and improve CI/CD processes

• Provide technical support and troubleshooting complex issues

• Recommend enhancements, optimizations, and new technologies to improve DevOps environments

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?

Must have:

• 10+ years of experience as a DevOps engineer or in similar infrastructure roles

• Hands-on experience building and maintaining production cloud infrastructure

• Microsoft Certified Azure DevOps Engineer Expert (preferred)

• Strong understanding of CI/CD and expertise in Azure DevOps pipelines

• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, or Azure Resource Manager

• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes

• Solid scripting and automation skills using Python or Bash

• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform

• Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools like AzureDevops, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or similar

Nice-to-have:

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in fast-paced environments

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to collaborate in a team environment

What’s in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable

• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities

• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact

• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team

• A world-class training program in financial services

• Opportunities to do challenging work

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Job Skills

Information Technology (IT) Infrastructure, Programming Languages, Software Change Request Management, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Software Engineering, Software Integration Engineering, Software Product Design, Software Product Technical Knowledge, Software Release Management, System Testing Tools

Additional Job Details

Address:

180 WELLINGTON ST W:TORONTO

City:

Toronto

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2026-06-02

Application Deadline:

2026-06-20

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Our Employment Opportunities

At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One RBC. We believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.

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