Platform Developer

Canadian Bank Note Company (CBN) is a trusted leader in secure technology solutions for governments and businesses worldwide. The company operates across various business domains, including currency production, border security, civil identity, driver identification and vehicle information, excise control, lottery and charitable gaming.

Our 7 Core Principles shape and guide our corporate behaviours and underpin the sense of community you will experience at CBN. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment, where employees are valued for their contributions and encouraged to grow professionally.

At CBN we seek long-term relationships with our employees and recognize and reward them with a competitive total compensation package that includes:

• An industry-leading defined contribution pension plan with company matching contributions (up to 5%) and payment of service fees;
• Best-in-class health, medical, and life insurance benefits;
• Access to virtual and telehealth services and apps; and
• Very progressive fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits to support all definitions of family.

Internal Job Title: Platform Developer

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Job Location: Ottawa, ON

Work Model: Hybrid

 

Job Status: Existing Vacancy

 

Position Summary

As a Platform Developer in our Product Development group, you will be responsible for automating the setup and configuration of both Azure Cloud and on-prem platforms for internal and customer environments. Management and maintenance of our DevOps environment, testlabs, and CBN product development solutions is also in your sphere of responsibility.

 

Responsibilities

IaC Design and Implementation

• Recommend tools and technologies to automate cloud deployments and on-prem equipment configuration.
• Develop code to rapidly deploy automated and manual test environments for Product Development teams in Azure.
• Automate the deployment of hardware devices such as firewalls, switches and virtualization compute/storage.

Kubernetes Platform Design and Implementation

• Research and recommend infrastructure and support components to add to our Kubernetes application deployment environment.
• Establish deployment patterns using Helm to simplify rollout and ensure a consistent environment across cloud and on-prem implementations.

Documentation

• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for system setup, changes, processes, and procedures.

System Administration

• Install, configure, virtualize, and maintain servers, networks, and other IT infrastructure components.
• Leverage automation tools and scripting languages to enhance outcomes.

Performance Monitoring and Tuning

• Monitor system and database performance, identify issues, and optimize performance.

Security Management

• Implement and manage security measures to protect systems and databases from unauthorized access and threats.

Backup and Recovery

• Develop and implement backup and recovery plans to ensure data protection and availability.

Troubleshooting and Support

• Provide technical support for system and database-related issues, including troubleshooting and resolving problems.

 

Education and Knowledge

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering (or related field) or an equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience.
• CompTIA Server+, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, Certified Kubernetes Administrator or similar certifications are assets.
• Knowledge of the following:• IaC development
• System administration principles
• Database management principles
• Network protocols
• Security best practices.

Experience

• Minimum 10+ years of relevant experience including the following:• 5+ years of experience in system administration with database exposure.
• 3+ years of experience in a DevOps (or related) position (5+ years preferred)
• 2+ years of experience with cloud infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and management (5+ years preferred)

Competencies and Soft Skills

• Critical thinking skills• Analysis, problem-solving

• Interpersonal skills• Communication, teamwork and collaboration

• Organization and time management skills
• Attention to detail
• Self-directed

Technical Environment

• Operating Systems: Linux, Windows Server, Azure Cloud
• Hardware: Servers, Storage (SAN/NAS), Switches, Routers, VLAN
• Networking: Firewalls, VPN
• Software: Apache, Tomcat
• Database Management Systems: Oracle, PostgreSQL, NoSQL
• Containerization/Orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes
• Deployment/Configuration: Terraform, Ansible, Puppet, Helm charts
• Scripting: Python, PowerShell, Bash, SQL
• Security: Active Directory, Kerberos, LDAP, TLS, Bitlocker, LUKS
• Tools: Git, OpenSSL, tcpdump, Wireshark, PowerCLI, Sysinternals Suite, BIRT

 

Mandatory Requirements

• Language: Fluency in English (reading, writing, speaking)
• Physical Demands: Ability to lift/carry up to 25 lbs
• Security Clearance: Ability to obtain (in a timely manner) and maintain Government of Canada Secret (Level II) clearance

 

Canadian Bank Note Company (CBN) is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Our commitment to equity extends to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, and development. As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive, barrier free selection process, we ask that if you are contacted regarding the competition for this position, you advise the interview coordinator or any accommodation measures you may require.

At CBN, we value the unique perspectives and experiences that each employee brings to our organization, and we are committed to maintaining a workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We believe that diversity and inclusion drive innovation and success, and we strive to create an environment where every employee can thrive and contribute to our collective goals.