Software Engineering Developer, DevOps at General Dynamics - Spider Only – Nepean, Ontario

Location: 1941 Robertson Rd, Nepean, ON K2H 5B7, Canada

Employment Type: Fulltime-Regular

Company Description

Build bold. Deliver impact. Win together.

At General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada, we’re not just engineering technology — we’re shaping the future of defence and security. Our teams design and deliver advanced, mission-critical solutions that enhance national security, strengthen communities, and protect the people we serve.

If you’re looking for meaningful work that contributes to a safer, more secure world, you’ll find purpose here. Every day, your skills will directly impact programs that matter.

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer to join our team and enhance our development and operational efficiency. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a cloud-agnostic environment and is passionate about building reliable, scalable, and maintainable infrastructure across multiple cloud providers (AWS, GCP, Azure).

The ideal candidate will work closely with a large number of stakeholders to ensure smooth delivery pipelines, strong infrastructure-as-code practices, and a robust DevOps culture. This will include integrating numerous open source and commercial applications such as Docker, Ansible, Terraform, GitLab Artifactory, VMWare, and Kubernetes. You will experience a diverse variety of tasks through all stages of the software development life cycle.

This role will be a combination of working remotely and onsite at our Calgary or Ottawa office. We have a number of measures in place for onsite working – our top priority remains the health and safety of our colleagues.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines to automate software delivery processes.
• Design and implement cloud-agnostic infrastructure using tools like Terraform, Kubernetes, and Ansible.
• Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting systems for infrastructure and applications.
• Manage containerized applications using Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
• Optimize system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure system availability, scalability and reliability across cloud platforms.
• Evaluate, prototype, and roll out new tools and technologies to support the DevOps automation transformation effort.
• Ensure adherence to security best practices and implement system hardening and compliance measures.
• Configure, manage and maintain functional and virtualized networks, devices and infrastructure.

• Integrate tools together and automating their provisioning, configuration, and management across cloud and on-prem infrastructure.
• Writing software and scripts necessary to deploy solutions and automate tasks.
• Developing automated tests for new and updated functionality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering; Computer Science; or a related technical/engineering degree
• 4+ years of previous DevOps experience
• Tools & Technologies
  • CI/CD Tools: Jenkins, GitLab CI (preferred)
  • Scripting languages: Python, Bash
  • Containerization: Docker, Kubernetes
  • Configuration: Ansible, Terraform, Packer
  • Observability (Prometheus, Grafana)
  • Familiarity with version control systems (Git) and branching strategies
  • Strong understanding of Linux/Unix based systems
  • Experience working through the software development life cycle
  • Knowledge of networking concepts (DNS, TCP/IP, VPNs, etc)
  • Experience with virtualized environments
  • Experience working across at least two major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

Preferred Skills

• Thrive working in a team environment, developing consensus rather than working alone.
• Ability to analyze complex issues, develop and recommend options, and implement solutions
• Understanding of DevSecOps practices.
• Exposure working in an Agile environment, or an understanding of Agile methodologies.
• Demonstrated practice thriving in a hybrid work environment
• Familiarity with test automation tools and integrating those into your development process

How We Work
• Work Schedule: 37.5 hours per week - flexible within core business hours.
• Work Arrangement: A mix of onsite and remote work, as determined by business and role requirements.

It is a requirement that General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada be registered with the Canadian Controlled Goods program and that all of its workforce be security assessed. Successful applicants must meet all applicable security requirements, including but not limited to the ability to obtain and maintain a Canadian government security clearance. Applicants may be required to meet additional security requirements in order to gain access to technical data, classified areas or information that is subject to international regulations. You must be eligible to work in Canada.

Additional Information

What We Offer
The expected hiring range for this position is $85,000-$110,000 CAD annual.

Our goal is to provide a fair and competitive offer based on an assessment of internal equity and your qualifications, including:

• Relevant experience
• Technical and non-technical skills
• Education and certifications

Benefits
At General Dynamics Mission Systems – Canada, we prioritize work-life balance. As a fulltime regular/term employee, you can enjoy a supportive, friendly and respectful environment with a competitive total rewards package.

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage for you and your eligible dependents, from day one of employment at no cost to you.
  • Flexible benefit options available (including HCSA).
  • Emergency medical travel insurance.
  • 24/7 virtual health care services.
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) – counselling, life coaching, lifestyle change support, and financial planning.
• Onsite fitness facilities & employee resource groups.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP) with employer contributions after 3 months of service.
  • Access to financial advisors for investment advice and comprehensive financial planning.
  • Voluntary Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) accessible from day one.
• Flexible time away to rest and renew with vacation, holidays, vacation purchase plan and parental leaves (with top up options).
  • Sick leave and disability programs.
• Grow your career your way with free access to a learning platform offering a wide range of courses and resources.
  • Educational Assistance Program to support formal learning.
  • Self-directed mentoring opportunities.
  • Reimbursement for professional and industry-related memberships and dues.
• Employee discounts on travel, home and auto insurance, as well as services and activities.
  • Free onsite parking.
  • Annual scholarship program for children of GD employees.
  • Employee social clubs and recreational activities.

Why join us?

• Purposeful Innovation: You’ll work on innovations that genuinely make a difference. You’ll apply advanced thinking, design expertise, and practical problem-solving to help equip military and allied forces with leading-edge systems. You’ll be surrounded by some of the brightest minds in the defence sector, contributing to next-generation technologies in an environment that celebrates creativity, new ideas, and modern solutions.
• Connection: We believe people do their best work when they feel they belong, and their ideas can flourish. Different perspectives, experiences, and ways of thinking help us innovate and grow. Strong relationships with our teammates help us unite, overcome challenges, and deliver the world-class quality we’re known for. Here, we are committed to inclusivity and ensure every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered.
• Challenging and Rewarding Career Pathways: Your career path matters to us. From mentorship and regular check-ins with your leader to educational support, professional certifications, and continuous training, you’ll have the resources you need to thrive. You’ll work on high-profile, impactful projects that challenge your skills, expand your expertise, and provide opportunities to learn from experienced mentors and grow as an early-career professional. We encourage internal mobility so you can explore different business areas, broaden your skillset, and expand your network.

Accommodation
If you require accommodation during any stage of the application process, please contact Human Resources via recruitment@gd-ms.ca.

Closing Date
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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