Job Description

Unleash Engagement with Alice & Smith Metalab and join our team in transforming user experiences! XR Server, our cutting-edge gamification engine built on Microsoft Azure PlayFab, empowers companies to create captivating ecosystems and build community. Level up your skills and be part of the gaming revolution!

Alice & Smith Metalab is the proud SI arm of Alice & Smith (A&S).

A&S is an industry recognized expert in applying gaming mechanics and ideology across a wide range of industries and brands, and a world leader in the development and integration of Microsoft Azure PlayFab technology. From mastering gaming fandom and PR to pioneering in the world of Alternate Reality Games (ARGs), A&S has helped clients including Hello Games, Paradox Interactive, Twitch, and more achieve new heights in community engagement.

A&S brings these capabilities to its clients through deploying XR Server, a proprietary no-code API toolkit that empowers brands to operate LiveOps-driven engagement campaigns with consummate ease. XR Server is the culmination of decades of gamification experience, expertise, and success.

Alice & Smith Metalab specializes in LiveOps and systems integration services to help Clients architect, deploy, and maximize the value of XR Server and Playfab within their technology ecosystems.

To join our growing team, we are looking for an Azure DevOps Technical Lead for our Montreal office. As an Azure DevOps Technical Lead, you will not only be responsible for tasks such as managing CI/CD pipelines and optimizing systems but will also take on the role of managing the DevOps team.

You will serve as the right arm of the Cloud Architect & DevOps Lead, collaborating closely to ensure the successful execution of projects and the alignment of team efforts with strategic objectives.

Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in Azure DevOps and Linux SysAdmin, relevant certifications, proficiency in automation tools, and strong communication skills. Additionally, experience in team management, containerization, and configuration management is valued.

Responsibilities:

Build, implement, and manage robust CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps tools for efficient software deployment.
Administer and optimize Linux-based systems to ensure high availability, security, and performance.
Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve issues related to infrastructure, deployments, and application performance.
Implement and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform and/or Bicep for Azure resources.
Ensure compliance with security and regulatory standards in all aspects of Azure cloud and Linux administration.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance and optimize cloud-based applications for scalability and reliability.
Lead and mentor the DevOps team, providing guidance on best practices, troubleshooting strategies, and professional development opportunities.
Oversee day-to-day operations of the DevOps team, ensuring efficient task allocation, timely project delivery, and adherence to quality standards.
Foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture, promoting knowledge sharing, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Act as a bridge between the DevOps Team and the Cloud Architect & DevOps Lead.

Requirements:

Technical skills:

Minimum 5 to 8 years of experience, ideally with a solid combination of Azure DevOps expertise and Linux SysAdmin background.
Team Management (Leadership and Technical Lead).
Own Azure Certification(s) – Ideally (but not exhaustive):
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
- Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Proven experience in setting up and managing CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps tools.
Hands-on experience with tools such as Terraform and Bicep/ARM templates for automating infrastructure deployment and management.
Strong proficiency in Azure services, including but not limited to virtual machines, storage, networking, and security.
Expertise in administering Linux-based systems, with a focus on performance optimization, security, and troubleshooting.
Proficient in scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Bash…) for automating routine tasks and creating efficient workflows.
Understanding of security best practices in Azure and the ability to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Experience in implementing monitoring solutions and diagnosing and resolving infrastructure and application issues.
Hands-on experience with tools such as Packer for automating image deployment.
Hands-on experience with tools such as Ansible for configuration management.
Knowledge of containerization technologies, preferably Docker.

Soft skills:

Strong collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Demonstrated commitment to staying updated on emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in cloud and DevOps.
Solid communication skills in English.

Nice to have:

French proficiency.
Fluent in English.
Solid experience as a DevOps Technical Lead.
Knowledge of event driven and API typologies and patterns.
Being physically in Montreal as a best option, Canada in the EST time zone at least.

Type d'emploi : Temps plein, Permanent

Salaire : à partir de 80 000,00$ par an

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