5-7 years of experience in deployment and cloud environments
Proven background in Kubernetes cluster administration and Helm expertise
Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD tools like Git
Strong skills in cloud infrastructure including Azure, AWS, or GCP
Experience working directly with customers and deploying enterprise software
Knowledge of Canadian public sector security and compliance requirements
Ability to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic work environments
Responsibilities
Lead the deployment of North in private cloud and on-premises environments
Assess infrastructure, security, and data management with enterprise IT teams
Experiment quickly and effectively to engage customers and deliver high-quality solutions
Design tailored deployment strategies while ensuring compliance with security standards
Troubleshoot and resolve deployment-related technical issues to minimize downtime
Benefits
Weekly lunch stipend of $75 or equivalent in local currency
Comprehensive health and dental benefits, including a separate mental health budget
RRSP matching, 401K, or Pension Scheme
100% Parental Leave top-up for up to 6 months for any parent
Annual enrichment benefits for arts, wellness, and workspace improvement
Generous 6 weeks of paid vacation (30 working days)
Budget for travel to remote offices and an annual company offsite
Full Job Description
Location: Ottawa, 20-40% travel anticipated.
Security Clearance: Active Top Secret clearance strongly preferred; candidates eligible and willing to obtain clearance will also be considered. If you are ineligible for clearance there are other positions on our careers site that do not have this requirement.
More information about Canadian Security Clearance can be found here.
In this role, you will:
Lead end-to-end deployment of North in private cloud and on-premises environments, including planning, configuration, testing, and rollout.
Partner with enterprise IT teams to assess infrastructure, security requirements, and data management practices.
Experiment at a high velocity and with a high level of quality to engage our customers and ultimately deliver solutions that exceed their expectations
Design and implement deployment strategies tailored to client needs, ensuring compliance with data privacy and security standards.
Troubleshoot and resolve deployment-related technical issues, providing timely solutions to minimize downtime.
You may be a good fit if:
You have experience with and enjoy working directly with customers
You have experience deploying enterprise software in private/hybrid cloud environments
You have proven experience administering production Kubernetes clusters and expertise with Helm
Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and tools like Git for version control
You have strong expertise in cloud infrastructure (Azure, AWS, GCP), networking, and virtualization
You excel in fast-paced environments and can execute while priorities and objectives are a moving target
Familiarity with Canadian public sector security and compliance requirements (e.g., data sovereignty, access controls).
Full-Time Employees at Cohere enjoy these Perks:
A weekly lunch stipend of $75/£75 or equivalent in your local currency for lunch.
Full health and dental benefits, including a separate budget for mental health.
RRSP matching, 401K, Pension Scheme.
100% Parental Leave top-up for up to 6 months, for either parent.
Annual enrichment benefits: Arts & culture, fitness/wellness, quality time, and a workspace improvement credit. Education & learning stipend for conferences, courses, and coaching.
6 weeks of paid vacation (30 working days!)
Budget for traveling to other offices if you are remote, plus an annual company offsite.
How and Where We Work:
Cohere is remote-friendly. We have offices in Toronto, San Francisco, New York City, London, Paris, Montreal, and more coming soon.
For those in the office: a daily lunch program, plenty of snacks, and regular community and social events.
For those not near an office: a co-working benefit so you can work alongside others in your city.
Everyone receives a $500 home office stipend to set up your workspace properly.
If any of the above doesn't line up exactly with your experience, we still encourage you to apply.
We strive to create an inclusive work environment for all; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to providing equal opportunities. Should you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please submit an Accommodations Request Form, and we will work together to meet your needs.
We may use AI-enabled tools to screen and assess applicants against the criteria for this position. This helps our recruiters identify potentially qualified candidates, but it doesn't limit the applications our recruiters may review or consider.
