Mandate:

The ARC Software Team in Research Computing Services provides software development services, consultations, and guidance to University researchers, as part of the mandate of Research Computing Services to support our researchers and strengthen the University’s position in advancing research in Canada and internationally.  Our team is now adding implementation and support of third-party services to our portfolio as well as expanding our support of commercial cloud platforms.  The ARC Software DevOps Analyst will be primarily responsible for these offerings, including initial needs analysis, implementation, and ongoing operation, ensuring vital services are reliable for the UVic research community and thereby help to maintain the University’s competitiveness in the research space.

Objectives:

• Analyze, design, implement, and maintain software-based services that enhance reliability, availability, and support for the research community.
• Collaborate with clients to design or adapt solutions that meet specific needs while benefiting the broader research community.
• Deploy and manage services across RCS-operated platforms, commercial cloud environments, and other supported infrastructures.
• Monitor systems for performance and usage, respond to alerts, and resolve issues for developed applications.
• Work with established and evolving technologies such as Kubernetes, object storage, CI/CD, Git, databases, and various programming frameworks, maintaining agility to adopt new tools as needed.

As a member of the ARCsoft Team, continuous improvement and collaboration are essential across all practices, processes, and documentation, working closely with clients, the ARCsoft team, RCS, other University Systems groups, and the broader Canadian research computing community.

This position will occasionally require work outside of standard hours on a scheduled or emergency basis. There may be occasions where travel out of town or country is required for training or conferences.

This position requires a bachelor’s degree in computer science or software engineering and several years of relevant experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.  A strong desire to learn and explore new technologies is required as is the ability to work well within a team, as an individual, and with clients.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities include:

• Familiarity with cloud computing environments, including commercial cloud platforms.
• Service deployment and diagnostics in a Kubernetes environment.
• Containerization of web-based and other applications using Docker, Podman and other container technologies.
• Proficiency in Git and familiarity with GitLab and related platforms.
• Experience with automation (CI/CD) such as GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Jenkins.
• Comfortable with Bash and/or other shell scripting languages, Python and at least one other general-purpose language (C/C++, Go, Rust).
• Familiarity with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Working understanding of relational databases and practical ability with SQL.
• Proficiency with Linux systems administration.
• Familiarity with microservices, orchestration.
• Commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive and respectful working and learning environment.

Familiarity with emerging technologies, machine learning, data mining as well as languages, databases, platforms and frameworks that are not listed are also of interest.

Fundamental competencies include critical thinking and problem-solving, acquiring and applying knowledge in new tools and technologies, writing documentation for technical and non-technical audiences, and maintaining positive collaborative relationships within the team and with clients.

Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m. on the closing date.

Salary posted will be pro-rated based on FTE and achieved as per the collective agreement, if applicable.

Territory Acknowledgement: We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and WSÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.
Equity Statement: UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and human rights in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who are eager to actively participate in that shared responsibility. We actively encourage applications from members of historically and systemically marginalized groups.
Read our full equity statement here: www.uvic.ca/equitystatement.
Accessibility Statement: If you anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process contact: [email protected] Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.
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Territory Acknowledgement: We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and WSÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.
Equity Statement: UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and human rights in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who are eager to actively participate in that shared responsibility. We actively encourage applications from members of historically and systemically marginalized groups.
Read our full equity statement here: www.uvic.ca/equitystatement.
Accessibility Statement: If you anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process contact: [email protected] Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.
What UVic Offers: To learn more click here


Territory Acknowledgement: We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and WSÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.
Equity Statement: UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and human rights in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who are eager to actively participate in that shared responsibility. We actively encourage applications from members of historically and systemically marginalized groups.
Read our full equity statement here: www.uvic.ca/equitystatement.
Accessibility Statement: If you anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process contact: [email protected] Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.
What UVic Offers: To learn more click here