Overview

Are you a hands-on cloud technology enthusiast who thrives on both leading a team and diving deep into technical configurations and optimizations yourself? If you're passionate about directly implementing and managing scalable, secure, and efficient cloud environments, and excel in automating deployments and Kubernetes, the Cloud and DevOps Manager position at StoreForce is your next challenge!

This is a full-time, permanent role where you will report directly to the CTO and play a pivotal part in our technical leadership team.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

1. Cloud and DevOps Team Leadership

• Lead and manage a small but growing team of DevOps and Site Reliability Engineers (SREs) responsible for supporting and evolving StoreForce/ThinkTime SaaS solution infrastructures across major cloud providers (Azure, GCP, AWS).
• Mentor and contribute technically to cloud design and scaling practices.
• Collaborate in refining cloud architectures, promoting automation and continuous advancement.

2. Kubernetes Expertise and Leadership

• Manage and lead our migration from Virtual Machines to Kubernetes. ThinkTime's Dev environment has been running on Kubernetes for 2 years now and we need to replicate this out to all production environments (10) and then do the same for StoreForce.
• Manage Kubernetes clusters hands-on for optimal performance.
• Strategize Kubernetes deployments focusing on scalability and security.
• Fuse Kubernetes with CI/CD for enhanced automation.
• Oversee Kubernetes monitoring, address issues promptly.
• Share Kubernetes insights, guiding the team with best practices.

3. Direct Cloud Environment Support and Evolution

• Lead and support our SaaS infrastructure, focusing on Kubernetes migrations and efficiency.
• Craft and execute CI/CD and automation scripts hands-on.
• Drive improvements through metrics and automation.
• Maintain and innovate monitoring/alerting systems.

4. Implementation Support and Technical Collaboration

• Provide technical guidance during StoreForce and ThinkTime service implementations.
• Engage with cloud providers, clients, and teams for network and security setups.
• Support client IT departments post-implementation.

5. Proactive Issues Resolution and Incident Management

• Resolve critical cloud issues, ensuring adherence to SLAs.
• Conduct thorough root cause analysis for escalated incidents.
• Address high-availability, performance, and security incidents.
• Coordinate for timely issue resolution and continuous system assessment.

6. Additional Hands-On Responsibilities

• Spearhead cloud and infrastructure projects, with active involvement in Linux, Microsoft and CI/CD tools such as Microsoft DevOps, Jenkins and Ansible.

QUALIFICATIONS

Competencies Required:

• Agility – Able to shift between tasks and priorities; maintains focus and composure.
• Technical Proficiency – Curious and comfortable to tackle new systems or unknown territory; resourceful in learning.
• Problem Solving – Analytical. Able to see multiple parts and the relationships in order to identify and resolve the root issue.
• Communication – Able to deliver clear and concise instruction with the ability to adapt to their audience. Understands that listening is essential for clarity.
• Team Player - Collaborates with others; genuinely enjoys being a part of a team and shows support and interest towards co-workers.
• Service Oriented – Natural desire to provide assistance; achieves a sense of reward through helping others.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• Hands-on with many of the technologies you've worked with.
• 5+ years work experience providing application, network, and infrastructure support in a Cloud environment (Azure/GCP preferred)
• Proven experience leading Kubernetes adoption and leveraging its capabilities.
• Experience with core Cloud services such as VMs, Load Balancers, Functions, Scale sets, Azure Application Insights/NewRelic/Other telemetry platforms, API Management, Blob storage, Service Bus etc.
• In-depth understanding of cloud infrastructure design principles, security best practices, and CI/CD methodologies.
• Preferred candidates will have experience maintaining continuous integration and IAC environments, including multi-region failover, zero-downtime deployments etc
• Experience in a retail environment (applications, POS or network) an asset
• Strong knowledge of Cloud-native principles, best practices, and tooling
• Experience with automating infrastructure provisioning, application deployment, and testing processes.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, both internally and with clients.
• Ability to independently solve complex problems and work effectively under pressure.
• Passion for learning and staying current with the latest cloud technologies.

Bonus Points:

• Experience with containerization technologies like Docker.
• Experience with disaster recovery (DR) planning and implementation in the cloud.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, agile development environment.

If you're a cloud evangelist who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys taking ownership of challenging technical problems, we encourage you to apply!

WHY WORK WITH US AT STOREFORCE

StoreForce is growing quickly – it's the kind of place you can make a real impact. We thrive on change, collaboration, and trust; And are fueled by a mutual passion for Specialty Retail. At StoreForce you'll have the chance not only to work with some amazing people, but also with some of the world's best retail brands.

We invest in our people, celebrate diversity, and foster a space for you to learn and grow, every day. Some of our employee's favourite workplace perks include:

• Flexible schedule and work from home policy
• Casual work environment in modern and bright office spaces;
• Employer-paid health benefits including a Health Spending Account;
• RRSP Matching with First Time Home Buyer support*
• Company paid training and professional development;
• Extended Long Weekends and Religious Observance Days
• Employee Referral Program
• Dedicated Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

*Speak with the HR Manager for full program details.

StoreForce is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment that is diverse and inclusive. This starts by welcoming and encouraging applications from all individuals including those with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.