DevOps Engineer

Req ID:512734

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry.

Every day, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the full-time DevOps Engineer in Toronto, ON we’re looking for?

Your future role

We’re looking for a motivated DevOps Engineer to help modernize and automate our infrastructure. You’ll contribute to real-world delivery, and grow your skills across Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD, and systems administration. Day to day, you’ll collaborate with engineering, IT, and project stakeholders to support reliable, scalable environments.

We’ll look to you for

• Contribute to Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, Ansible, and PowerShell under guidance from senior engineers
• Help maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines in GitLab (writing/adjusting jobs, troubleshooting builds, managing runners)
• Follow established branching strategies and help maintain repositories (merge requests, reviews, resolving basic conflicts)
• Assist with provisioning and configuration management across Linux and Windows environments
• Support virtualization tasks in VMware and Suse Harvester (creating VMs, templates, and images)
• Automate routine tasks using Bash and/or PowerShell; create simple scripts and runbooks
• Monitor environments, respond to alerts, and perform routine maintenance and patching
• Participate in deployments and release activities, ensuring changes follow defined processes
• Contribute to documentation (SOPs, runbooks, topology, and pipeline docs)
• Research and trial new tools or approaches on small proof-of-concept tasks, sharing findings with the team
• Collaborate closely with teammates, escalate issues appropriately, and participate in retrospectives and continuous improvement

All About you

We value passion and attitude over experience.That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Degree in Software Engineering, IT, or related discipline, or equivalent practical experience
• 5+ years of experience in DevOps/SRE/system administration or related internships/projects
• Understanding of DevOps practices: version control, CI/CD, IaC, monitoring, and observability
• Familiarity with Git and GitLab (branches, merge requests, reviews)
• Hands-on exposure to Terraform, Ansible, or PowerShell, and eagerness to learn the others
• Comfortable with Linux command line and Windows Server basics (Active Directory/DNS knowledge is a plus)
• Scripting ability in Bash and/or PowerShell for automation and administrative tasks
• Fundamental networking knowledge (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; collaborative mindset and growth attitude
• Experience with VMware or other virtualization platforms; exposure to Suse Harvester is a plus
• Container basics and introductory Kubernetes knowledge preferred
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Linux, cloud, Kubernetes) are welcome but not required

Things you’ll enjoy

Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
• Work with new security standards for rail signalling
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning

Compensation

The expected compensation for this role is $90,000 – $115,000 CAD per year, plus benefits and eligibility for an annual performance bonus. Final compensation will be based on skills, experience, and internal equity.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Hiring

We do not use artificial intelligence in the recruiting process for this role

Interview Process & Candidate Communication

Candidates who participate in an interview for this role will be informed of the hiring decision within 45 days of their final interview date

This job posting represents an existing vacancy.

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.

If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please email us at humanresources.accessibility@alstomgroup.com while referring to the job requisition number, job title and location you applied to.

Job Type:​Experienced​