DevOps Team Lead

LMI Technologies is looking for a J.E.D.I. to join our team as an DevOps Team Lead to accelerate our AI driven operations (AIOps) and automations. In this role, you will not only manage our cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines, but also lead the integration of tools that automate code checks, predict deployment failures, and optimize cloud costs. Reporting to the IT Infrastructure Manager, the DevOps Team Lead will work out of our Burnaby headquarters and work closely with other members of the IT team to continuously improve our internal applications, tools, culture, policies and processes to help accelerate our business. The ideal candidate will be curious and agnostic when it comes with technology. They will view AI as a strategic tool for DevOps and is comfortable with constant changes to help bring value for the organization. The DevOps Team Lead will lead a team that ensures that our developers - diverse in cultures and across different time zones - are in a position to excel at their respective roles with the right Dev tools and processes at their disposal. DevOps Leadership Lead the design, implementation and management of CI/CD pipelines for internal teamsLead the architecture of cloud environments using Infrastructure as Code (IaC)Work with the Security team to ensure that AI tools are secured using industry best practicesExecute long term strategies for the DevOps team that aligns with business objectivesManage cloud expenditures and ensure that resources are “right-sized” with demandsIdentify and implement new tools, automations and processes to improve the businessIdentify and implement training programs to maximize technical staff’s expertise in toolsBuild and maintain strong, long-term relationships with technical stakeholdersConduct reviews with internal customers to improve service, performance, integrations and automationsUtilize insight from projects and tickets to continuously find improvementsWork with the IT Infrastructure team to ensure delivery of DevOps services that meet SLA’s across geographic regionsPeople Leadership Lead, mentor and foster a culture of curiosity, empathy, urgency, and technical excellenceFoster an open, positive and collaborative team environmentAbility to see the "big picture" of how AI, code, and infrastructure interactWisdom to know when to use traditional tools vs AI onesDefine, monitor, and meet KPIs and SLAs related to DevOpsIdentify and implement programs to enhance the teams’ skillsIdentify areas and collaborate with others to improve systems, security and processesLead the evaluation of industry trends and implementation of best practices that fit the organization’s needsAct as an escalation point to swiftly resolve critical issues and incidentsContribute to dashboards, budget plans and reportsAuthor documentation including SOP’s and technical documentationUphold and enforce IT, privacy and cybersecurity policiesPerform other duties as requiredEducation and Qualifications Combined 10+ years of experience in a DevOps, software development, software quality assurance role and/or related education3+ years of experience in a team lead roleMaster of Bamboo, Jenkins, Bitbucket and other popular GitsExpert level knowledge of AWS, Azure, or GCP (preferred)Experience with Kubernetes (K8s), Terraform and AnsibleExperience with Jira, Jira Service and/or equivalentExperience or a demonstrated high aptitude with AI tools such as Claude CodeExperience with setting up AI tool boundaries and/or automated security checks for librariesExperience with security for embedded systems is an assetTechnical Languages:Python, Go, Rust, CMakeC/C++ build environmentsCertificationsGoogle Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer (or equivalent)Certified Cloud Security Professional (nice to have)Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (nice to have)Other qualifications:Excellent problem-solving abilitiesStrong initiative, sense of curiosity and self-motivatedExcellent interpersonal skills to collaborate with diverse cultures and backgroundsProfessionally fluent in communicating with EnglishPerks and Benefits Competitive base salary + eligibility for Profit Sharing Program (PSP) Participation (pending successful completion of probationary period and based on business performance)Health Benefits: Full health care coverage (with 100% paid premiums) including dental, vision, and drugs for you and your family.Work-Life Balance: We support a healthy balance with hybrid work arrangements, flextime, and competitive paid time off.Growth & Development: An annual Education Support Program for training and professional growth, plus annual performance reviews.Enjoy free snacks and drinks, team-building events, tenure awards, and our official "May the 4th" (Star Wars Day) company holiday!Access to an on-site fitness facility, tennis/basketball court, and company-wide wellness initiativesThis is a hybrid position based out of our Burnaby, BC headquarters. To support our collaborative model, preference will be given to local candidates that are able to work in the office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.Please note that financial relocation assistance and immigration sponsorship are not available for this position.We are recognized as a “Great Place to Work” for 10 consecutive years!Our Recruitment Process While we appreciate your interest in LMI very much, we are only able to respond to candidates selected for further consideration. We believe in a transparent and collaborative hiring journey. Our goal is to ensure you are as excited about us as we are about you. Below is the typical path (can vary by position): We are recognized as a “Great Place to Work” for 10 consecutive years! Talent Discovery (Human Resources): An initial screening call focused on your professional background, language and communication proficiency, and cultural alignment with the team as well as overview of role and company.Role Fit (Hiring Manager): A deep dive into your experience, knowledge and skills as well as sharing of role expectations and team initiatives.Team Fit (Peers and Colleagues): An opportunity to meet with potential team members and/or cross-functional peers to discuss your experience/background and their experience and work at LMI.