Remote Automation Engineer Jobs in Kitchener, ON

Welcome to e-STORAGE, a proud member of the Canadian Solar Inc. (NASDAQ: CSIQ) family! We're leading the way in designing, building, and integrating advanced battery energy storage systems for utility-scale projects. Our mission? To accelerate the world's renewable energy transition and create a more sustainable, resilient energy future for everyone.

With our innovative SolBank lithium-iron phosphate battery technology and comprehensive project services, we're not just building products we're powering communities and making a difference worldwide.

Position Title: Senior DevOps Engineer
Department: EQS
Compensation: $110,000 - $140,000 + annual bonus (paid in local currency; range varies by location)
Reports To: Data and Delivery Manager
Location: Kitchener, ON (Onsite)

About the Role:

We are seeking a talented Sr DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic team and contribute to the delivery of on-site and cloud-based Energy Management System (EMS) for utility grade systems. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the build and deployment pipelines to ensure smooth and efficient delivery of software products. You will work closely with leadership, engineering and project execution teams to streamline the software development lifecycle and enhance the overall productivity and quality of our software releases both to cloud systems and edge real-time embedded systems. Further, you are passionate about advancing clean energy initiatives and working collaboratively in a dynamic startup like environment..

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate the build, test, and deployment processes.
• Collaborate with product development, engineering, QA, execution, and operations teams to define and implement best practices for software development and deployment.
• Manage and maintain build servers, repositories, and related infrastructure.
• Monitor, debug and troubleshoot build and deployment issues, ensuring timely resolution and minimizing downtime.
• Implement and manage software release channels and mechanisms for on-site and remote software image deployment - both for cloud-based systems and real-time embedded devices and industrial PCs.
• Implement security and data protection measures.
• Automate repetitive tasks and improve the efficiency of the development and deployment processes.
• Ensure security and compliance of the build and deployment pipelines.
• Maintain and enhance infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
• Monitor system performance and ensure high availability of infrastructure and applications.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies to continuously improve the DevOps processes.
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
• Collaborate with embedded software engineer, front/back -end developers to integrate software components.
• Optimize (incl upgrade) build and release applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation (e.g. release notes), including design specifications and user manuals.
• Support cultivating a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous learning
• Take ownership of their work and contribute to the overall success of the organization.
• Conduct other duties as required

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, Computer Science, information technology, power automation, or related field. Advanced degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• 5+ years proven experience as a DevOps Engineer or in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI).
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, Java, Ruby, PHP, PowerShell).
• Hands-on experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Knowledge of infrastructure as code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation).
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack) is a plus.
• Knowledge of security best practices in DevOps is required.
• Familiar with power SCADA/EMS system software architecture is a plus.
• Knowledge of embedded software, front/back -end development environment; familiar with basic data structures; familiar with multi-thread programming is a plus
• Experience with database systems such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or Oracle is a plus.
• Understanding RESTful APIs and web services is a plus.
• Experience with cloud services and infrastructure, such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Able to work independently on assigned tasks and escalate to surface roadblocks and risk mitigation.
• Passion for technology innovation and building systems from scratch.
• Have domain experience with software systems for utility scale battery energy storage systems is a big plus
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

e-STORAGE is Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

e-STORAGEuses AI-assisted tools during parts of the hiring process, including screening and workflow automation. All final hiring decisions are made by humans.

This is a current vacancy, and we are actively hiring for this position.

At e-STORAGE, you're more than just an employee-you're part of a team that values your ideas, your background, and your unique perspective. We believe that a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion isn't just the right thing to do-it's the secret to our success. Here, you'll find:

• Integrity: We do what's right, always.

• Innovation: We encourage fresh thinking and bold ideas.

• Quality: We take pride in delivering excellence, every time.

• Customer Focus: We listen, we care, and we deliver.

• Sustainability: We're passionate about protecting our planet for future generations.

• Join a global leader in renewable energy, backed by over 23 years of Canadian Solar experience.

• Work on projects that matter-helping to build a cleaner, greener world.

• Thrive in a supportive, collaborative environment where your growth is our priority.

• Enjoy a competitive salary and a generous benefits package.

• The right mix of education, experience, and skills for the role.

• Great communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities.

• A true commitment to safety, ethics, and sustainability.

We offer a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package-including health coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, and more.

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