Development Operations Engineer
Top Benefits
About the role
Who We Are
Canada Guaranty is a privately held Canadian mortgage insurer, established in 2010 following the acquisition of AIG United Guaranty Mortgage Insurance Company Canada by the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan and National Mortgage Guaranty Holdings Inc.
As a proudly Canadian company, we are committed to service excellence and helping Canadians achieve successful, long-term homeownership. Our mortgage solutions help protect lenders and investors from losses related to borrower default and foreclosure while ensuring Canadians are provided with greater access to affordable and sustainable homeownership.
Canada Guaranty’s performance-driven culture thrives on accountability, collaboration, and supportive teamwork. If you’re a dedicated team player with a strong track record of excellence, we can’t wait to hear from you!
About The Opportunity
The Development Operations (DevOps) Engineer is responsible for enabling reliable, secure, and efficient software delivery by bridging development and operational efforts. This role focuses on building and maintaining automated CI/CD pipelines, automated testing framework, scalable infrastructure, and robust monitoring systems that support modern application development. The DevOps Engineer plays a critical role in improving system reliability, accelerating release cycles, and embedding security and quality throughout the software lifecycle.
Working closely with development, security, and infrastructure teams, the DevOps Engineer designs and implements application test automation, infrastructure-as-code that reduce manual effort and operational risk. This position champions DevOps best practices, contributes to incident response and continuous improvement efforts, and ensures production environments are resilient, performant, and aligned with organizational standards.
In this role, you will:
Core Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to enable reliable and frequent software releases
- Collaborate with development, QA, and security teams to streamline the software delivery lifecycle
- Automate regression testing for java-based application using industry standard application/tools.
- Ensure system reliability, scalability, and performance across development, UAT, and production environments
Security & Compliance
- Implement DevSecOps practices, embedding security (vulnerability scanning) into CI/CD pipelines
- Support compliance with organizational and regulatory security requirements
Automation & Tooling
- Develop and maintain automation testing framework to support software deployment and regression testing
- Reduce manual processes to improve efficiency and reliability within software development lifecycles
Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
- Function as a bridge between development and operations teams
- Promote DevOps best practices, culture, and continuous improvement
Essential Qualifications
- College-level Diploma, University Degree in a related field preferred
- At least 2 years experience in a software/application automation testing, CI/CD development and implementation role
- 3 years experience with scripting language, e.g. bash, python
- Experience with Java-based applications and application servers (e.g., Tomcat) in a Linux based environment
- Experience working in an environment subject to controls audits, e.g. SOC2
- Understanding of networking concepts (DNS, load balancing, firewalls)
- Demonstrated understanding of the importance of securing sensitive information as well as ensuring the integrity of the systems being administered
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate and interact effectively with technical professionals as well as users and others who are non-technical experts
- Strong customer service orientation, with a demonstrated ability to listen and understand, and to establish and maintain effective relationships with users
- Prominent level of analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to follow problems through to resolution while utilizing initiative and creativity to develop innovative approaches or solutions
- Ability to work both independently, taking accountability for the quality of work, and as a team member, effectively and collaboratively sharing information and ideas
- Ability to plan and manage time effectively, multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment
- Availability outside of business hours to deploy new code builds, provide technical support during a code promotion, and help troubleshoot critical production issues
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience with any of the following:
- Jenkins
- Apache httpd and Tomcat
- GIT, Bitbucket
- IBM iSeries
- VMWare
- Junit, Selenium
What We Offer You
Canada Guaranty is proudly recognized by the Great Place to Work® Institute as one of the Best Workplaces™ in Canada – 100-999 Employees (2025, 2026). We are also honoured to be recognized as among the Best Workplaces™ in Financial Services & Insurance (2024, 2025), Best Workplaces™ in Ontario (2024, 2025), Best Workplaces™ for Mental Wellness (2025), Best Workplaces™ for Inclusion (2025), Best Workplaces™ for Women (2025, 2026), and Best Workplaces™ with the Most Trusted Executive Teams (2025, 2026). Join us and see why!
We offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive compensation, company-matched retirement programs, health and dental coverage, flexible work options, and a friendly, inclusive, and supportive culture.
The salary range for this position ranges from $90,000 to $115,000. Offers are determined by a variety of factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, along with internal equity.
Accommodation Notice
Canada Guaranty is committed to fostering an equitable, accessible environment where all employees feel valued and supported. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve and work alongside. Candidates may request accommodation at any point during the interview process.
We may leverage AI tools to assist us through our recruitment process. This posting is for an existing vacancy.
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About Canada Guaranty
Canada Guaranty Mortgage Insurance Company ("Canada Guaranty") is supported by the leading financial strength and diversification of its ownership group, comprised of the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan and National Mortgage Guaranty Holdings Inc.
As a proudly Canadian private mortgage insurer, Canada Guaranty is dedicated to ensuring Canadians are provided with more opportunities for successful and sustainable homeownership. With a commitment to service excellence, Canada Guaranty offers improved choice through value-added solutions and a comprehensive range of mortgage default insurance products.
Meeting the diverse needs of mortgage and lending professionals means providing the necessary support and essential tools to help them succeed with their borrowers. To discover how the Canada Guaranty team can help you, please visit www.canadaguaranty.ca.
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Development Operations Engineer
Top Benefits
About the role
Who We Are
Canada Guaranty is a privately held Canadian mortgage insurer, established in 2010 following the acquisition of AIG United Guaranty Mortgage Insurance Company Canada by the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan and National Mortgage Guaranty Holdings Inc.
As a proudly Canadian company, we are committed to service excellence and helping Canadians achieve successful, long-term homeownership. Our mortgage solutions help protect lenders and investors from losses related to borrower default and foreclosure while ensuring Canadians are provided with greater access to affordable and sustainable homeownership.
Canada Guaranty’s performance-driven culture thrives on accountability, collaboration, and supportive teamwork. If you’re a dedicated team player with a strong track record of excellence, we can’t wait to hear from you!
About The Opportunity
The Development Operations (DevOps) Engineer is responsible for enabling reliable, secure, and efficient software delivery by bridging development and operational efforts. This role focuses on building and maintaining automated CI/CD pipelines, automated testing framework, scalable infrastructure, and robust monitoring systems that support modern application development. The DevOps Engineer plays a critical role in improving system reliability, accelerating release cycles, and embedding security and quality throughout the software lifecycle.
Working closely with development, security, and infrastructure teams, the DevOps Engineer designs and implements application test automation, infrastructure-as-code that reduce manual effort and operational risk. This position champions DevOps best practices, contributes to incident response and continuous improvement efforts, and ensures production environments are resilient, performant, and aligned with organizational standards.
In this role, you will:
Core Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to enable reliable and frequent software releases
- Collaborate with development, QA, and security teams to streamline the software delivery lifecycle
- Automate regression testing for java-based application using industry standard application/tools.
- Ensure system reliability, scalability, and performance across development, UAT, and production environments
Security & Compliance
- Implement DevSecOps practices, embedding security (vulnerability scanning) into CI/CD pipelines
- Support compliance with organizational and regulatory security requirements
Automation & Tooling
- Develop and maintain automation testing framework to support software deployment and regression testing
- Reduce manual processes to improve efficiency and reliability within software development lifecycles
Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
- Function as a bridge between development and operations teams
- Promote DevOps best practices, culture, and continuous improvement
Essential Qualifications
- College-level Diploma, University Degree in a related field preferred
- At least 2 years experience in a software/application automation testing, CI/CD development and implementation role
- 3 years experience with scripting language, e.g. bash, python
- Experience with Java-based applications and application servers (e.g., Tomcat) in a Linux based environment
- Experience working in an environment subject to controls audits, e.g. SOC2
- Understanding of networking concepts (DNS, load balancing, firewalls)
- Demonstrated understanding of the importance of securing sensitive information as well as ensuring the integrity of the systems being administered
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate and interact effectively with technical professionals as well as users and others who are non-technical experts
- Strong customer service orientation, with a demonstrated ability to listen and understand, and to establish and maintain effective relationships with users
- Prominent level of analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to follow problems through to resolution while utilizing initiative and creativity to develop innovative approaches or solutions
- Ability to work both independently, taking accountability for the quality of work, and as a team member, effectively and collaboratively sharing information and ideas
- Ability to plan and manage time effectively, multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment
- Availability outside of business hours to deploy new code builds, provide technical support during a code promotion, and help troubleshoot critical production issues
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience with any of the following:
- Jenkins
- Apache httpd and Tomcat
- GIT, Bitbucket
- IBM iSeries
- VMWare
- Junit, Selenium
What We Offer You
Canada Guaranty is proudly recognized by the Great Place to Work® Institute as one of the Best Workplaces™ in Canada – 100-999 Employees (2025, 2026). We are also honoured to be recognized as among the Best Workplaces™ in Financial Services & Insurance (2024, 2025), Best Workplaces™ in Ontario (2024, 2025), Best Workplaces™ for Mental Wellness (2025), Best Workplaces™ for Inclusion (2025), Best Workplaces™ for Women (2025, 2026), and Best Workplaces™ with the Most Trusted Executive Teams (2025, 2026). Join us and see why!
We offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive compensation, company-matched retirement programs, health and dental coverage, flexible work options, and a friendly, inclusive, and supportive culture.
The salary range for this position ranges from $90,000 to $115,000. Offers are determined by a variety of factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, along with internal equity.
Accommodation Notice
Canada Guaranty is committed to fostering an equitable, accessible environment where all employees feel valued and supported. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve and work alongside. Candidates may request accommodation at any point during the interview process.
We may leverage AI tools to assist us through our recruitment process. This posting is for an existing vacancy.
#LI-Hybrid
Not the right fit? Search for Development Operations Engineer jobs in Toronto, ON
About Canada Guaranty
Canada Guaranty Mortgage Insurance Company ("Canada Guaranty") is supported by the leading financial strength and diversification of its ownership group, comprised of the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan and National Mortgage Guaranty Holdings Inc.
As a proudly Canadian private mortgage insurer, Canada Guaranty is dedicated to ensuring Canadians are provided with more opportunities for successful and sustainable homeownership. With a commitment to service excellence, Canada Guaranty offers improved choice through value-added solutions and a comprehensive range of mortgage default insurance products.
Meeting the diverse needs of mortgage and lending professionals means providing the necessary support and essential tools to help them succeed with their borrowers. To discover how the Canada Guaranty team can help you, please visit www.canadaguaranty.ca.