5+ years of experience in cloud technologies, preferably Google Cloud.
Proficiency with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform.
In-depth understanding of microservices architecture, containerization (Kubernetes, Docker), and networking concepts.
Practical knowledge of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), service meshes, and Linux systems administration.
Experience with Golang is a plus but not mandatory.
Responsibilities
Operate and optimize Kubernetes clusters and Istio service mesh.
Automate workflows using Go, Python, and Shell scripting.
Design and implement monitoring solutions with tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and Loki.
Troubleshoot complex issues related to networking, storage, and system performance.
Collaborate with AI/ML teams to ensure infrastructure supports model training and data pipelines.
Participate in on-call rotations and lead postmortem reviews for system resilience.
Benefits
Competitive total rewards package.
Collaborate with industry leaders and experts.
Generous training allowance for skills development and certifications.
Equipment provision for remote work, including a customizable work environment.
Annual wellness budget for personal health and well-being, along with ample paid time off.
Full Job Description
What you will be doing:
Operate and optimize Kubernetes clusters, Istio service mesh, and Linux-based systems.
Automate workflows using Go, Python, and Shell scripting.
Build monitoring and observability solutions with Prometheus, Grafana, and Loki.
Troubleshoot complex networking, storage, and system performance issues.
Partner with AI/ML teams to ensure infrastructure readiness for model training and data pipelines.
Participate in on-call rotations and postmortem reviews to improve system resilience.
What we need from you:
Experience with Google Cloud, plus IaC tools (Terraform).
Strong knowledge of microservices, containers (Kubernetes, Docker), and networking.
Hands-on experience with PKI, service mesh, and Linux systems administration.
SRE mindset with a focus on automation, scalability, and reliability.
Experience with Golang is an asset.
What you will receive:
Love your career: Competitive total rewards package. Blog during work hours; take a day off and volunteer for your favorite charity.
Love your coworkers: Collaborate with some of the best and brightest in the industry!
Love your development: Hone your skills or learn new ones with our substantial training allowance; participate in professional development days, attend training, become certified, whatever you like!
Love your workspace: We give you all the equipment you need to work from home including a laptop with your choice of OS, and an annual budget to personalize your work environment!
Love yourself: Pythian cares about the health and well-being of our team. You will have an annual wellness budget to make yourself a priority (use it on gym memberships, massages, fitness and more). Additionally, you will receive a generous amount of paid vacation and sick days, as well as a day off to volunteer for your favorite charity.
The pay range for this role is:
90,000 - 100,000 CAD per year (Canada)
About Pythian
Pythian is a global IT services company that helps businesses adopt disruptive technologies to better compete. Our services and software solutions unleash the power of cloud, data and analytics to drive better business outcomes.
