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HootsuiteLead, Software Development, DevOps
Hootsuite is seeking a Lead, Software Development, DevOps to direct a team of SRE and DevOps professionals. This position involves an even split between hands-on technical…
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Hootsuite is seeking a Lead, Software Development, DevOps to direct a team of SRE and DevOps professionals. This position involves an even split between hands-on technical work and people leadership, project management, and process oversight. Reporting directly to the Senior Manager, Software Development, DevOps, the person in this role will guide infrastructure development, foster team growth, and collaborate across departments to enhance system reliability and performance. The role is based…
Job Description
Hootsuite is seeking a Lead, Software Development, DevOps to direct a team of SRE and DevOps professionals. This position involves an even split between hands-on technical work and people leadership, project management, and process oversight. Reporting directly to the Senior Manager, Software Development, DevOps, the person in this role will guide infrastructure development, foster team growth, and collaborate across departments to enhance system reliability and performance. The role is based out of Canada in provinces where the company can legally hire.
This opportunity is well-suited for an experienced technical leader who enjoys solving complex distributed system problems, mentoring team members, and driving continuous improvement in team culture and operational processes. The compensation for this position ranges from CAD 115,000 to 160,000 per year.
Responsibilities
- Manage the reliability, security, and integrity of large cloud-based Linux infrastructure
- Diagnose and repair distributed systems while implementing runbooks, monitoring, and alerts
- Build, maintain, and improve infrastructure using infrastructure-as-code methodologies
- Provide executable interfaces to the infrastructure platform and tools supporting the software development lifecycle
- Mentor direct team members and collaborate cross-functionally within the department
- Participate in a flexible on-call rotation
- Apply Agile methodologies to manage team projects and operational toils
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience in an SRE, DevOps, or software engineering role
- Experience using infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform or Ansible
- Background in cloud infrastructure design and operations
- Track record of substantial contributions to software projects with high business impact
Qualifications
- Degree in Computer Science or Engineering
Core Skills
Benefits
- Salary range of CAD 115,000 to 160,000 per year
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the salary range for this position?
The salary for this role ranges from CAD 115,000 to 160,000 per year.
Where is the job located?
The position is based out of Canada, specifically in provinces where Hootsuite can legally hire.
What is the time breakdown between technical work and leadership?
The role is envisaged to be 50 percent technical and hands-on, and 50 percent people leadership, process, and project management.
What educational background is required?
Candidates are required to have a degree in Computer Science or Engineering.
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