Full-Time

Senior DevOps Specialist

dcbel

dcbel

51-200 employees

Residential energy management with EV charging.

No salary listed

Montreal, QC, Canada

In Person

Bachelor's

Category
DevOps & Infrastructure (1)
Required Skills
Kubernetes
Microsoft Azure
Agile
GitHub Actions
Git
Microsoft Windows
Computer Networking
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Docker
C#
Terraform
Observability
Web Development
DevOps
Linux/Unix
Helm

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Requirements
  • At least 5 years of experience delivering various cloud services and applications in a DevOps or related software development role.
  • In-depth knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and Git.
  • Deep expertise with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform and Bicep.
  • Strong experience managing Helm charts for packaging, deploying, and managing Kubernetes applications.
  • Experience with ArgoCD or FluxCD.
  • Experience with Azure DevOps YAML pipelines, GitHub Actions or workflows, or GitLab.
  • Hands-on experience administering Linux, Windows, and Mac systems.
  • Strong knowledge of cloud and Kubernetes networking, including virtual networks, load balancers, ingress controllers, network policies, and service meshes.
  • Understanding and experience with full-stack development.
  • A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Working proficiency in French is an asset.
  • Ability to adapt to emerging technologies and translate theory into practice through effective execution.
Responsibilities
  • Design and develop infrastructure as code for highly available and scalable systems.
  • Contribute to the continuous integration and continuous delivery of applications and services using Azure DevOps YAML pipelines.
  • Implement solutions to improve the performance, resilience, security, and availability of cloud services running in Azure Kubernetes Service.
  • Evolve and manage observability and monitoring solutions for deployed services.
  • Participate in peer design and code reviews.
  • Modernize deployment strategies with GitOps.
  • Participate in the evolution of Agile and DevOps practices and culture.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with C#, .NET 9, Visual Studio, and Azure is a plus.
  • Understanding of microservice architecture is a plus.

dcbel designs and sells the Ara Home Energy Station, a wall-mounted device that combines a solar inverter, a Level 2 bidirectional EV charger, and a home energy manager. It uses Orchestrate OS, an AI-powered operating system, to optimize when to charge, store, or sell energy by learning household patterns, rates, and weather. The system supports Vehicle-to-Home, solar-to-home power, on-site storage, and can boost EV charging faster than standard chargers. Its goal is to reduce electricity costs, increase energy self-sufficiency, and enable grid services, with expansion across North America and Europe backed by significant funding.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$152.5M

Headquarters

Montreal, Canada

Founded

2015

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What believers are saying

  • August 2026 California incentives reach $18,300, directly lowering dcbel acquisition costs.
  • MassCEC's September 30, 2026 pilot funds fully subsidize Massachusetts installations.
  • May 2026 California deployments near 200 prove installations are leaving demo mode.

What critics are saying

  • California phase-one deployment runs through December 31, 2026; scale remains tiny at 200 installations.
  • Less than 50 California rebate spots remain, exposing demand to subsidy expiration.
  • Any UL, utility, or vehicle-compatibility setback kills dcbel's V2X thesis and funding story.

What makes dcbel unique

  • dcbel Ara combines bidirectional EV charging, solar inversion, and home backup in one device.
  • March 2025 Canada Growth Fund financing validates capital access for commercialization.
  • UL-certified residential bidirectional DC charging gives dcbel a rare U.S. compliance moat.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Stock Options

Flexible Work Hours

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
Yahoo Finance
Sep 5th, 2026
California homeowners can access up to $18,300 in incentives for home energy independence

dcbel announced California homeowners can access up to $18,300 in combined incentives for installing its Ara Home Energy Station. The incentives comprise up to $13,800 from the California Connected Home Rebate and up to $4,500 from Pacific Gas and Electric Company's Vehicle-to-Everything programme. The Ara system integrates solar power, battery storage, and bidirectional EV charging in one unit. It makes over 100 decisions per second to manage energy flow, helping households reduce electricity bills and prepare for outages. dcbel states the system enables homes to remain powered for up to 10 days during outages using an electric vehicle's battery. The company claims households can save up to $1,300 annually by using their EV to power homes during peak-pricing hours. Fewer than 50 spots remain, with rebates issued first-come, first-served.

PR Newswire
Aug 11th, 2026
Massachusetts homeowners get free bidirectional EV chargers through MassCEC V2X pilot

dcbel is participating in the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center's V2X Pilot Programme, which fully subsidises the cost of dcbel Ara Home Energy Stations, including installation, for eligible Massachusetts homeowners. The programme allows participants to use their bidirectional electric vehicles to power their homes during high energy rates and blackouts whilst supporting grid resilience. Massachusetts homeowners who own or lease a Nissan Leaf (2018-2025), 2025 Polestar 3, or 2025 Volvo EX90 without existing solar or storage can apply. Applications close on 30 September 2026. Ara enables smart charging during off-peak hours and can save homeowners up to $1,300 annually. During blackouts, it can leverage the EV's battery to power homes for up to 10 days. The pilot programme aims to gather real-world data on V2X system performance and user behaviour.

PR Newswire
Sep 3rd, 2025
dcbel Secures Funding for Global Expansion

dcbel, a leading home energy company, has secured additional funding from Fidelity Investments Canada ULC to expand manufacturing globally and accelerate in-home installations. The company is opening a US logistics center in Louisville, KY, with UPS. In 2024, dcbel received a $52 million REDWDS grant and launched the California Connected Home Rebate program, covering over 80% of the cost for their Home Energy Station.

BetaKit
Aug 14th, 2025
Dcbel secures $79M in funding.

Québec's seed-stage VC funding is rebounding, with 29 deals totaling $79 million since early 2025, a 31% increase from last year. Despite this, overall VC activity in Québec remains weak, with a 57% decline in total funding year-over-year. Sixty deals totaling $524 million closed in the first half of the year. Later-stage funding decreased by 35%, with only one growth-stage deal of $30 million. Public funds continue to play a significant role, comprising 40% of the ecosystem's funding.

Lexpert
May 26th, 2025
dcbel secures US$55M in funding

In March 2025, Canada Growth Fund led a $55 million financing round in Montréal-based dcbel Inc., investing $40 million. Idealist Climate Impact Fund LP and others contributed an additional $15 million. The funding supports dcbel's commercialization of bidirectional EV charger technology in North America and Europe, while maintaining its Canadian headquarters. Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP represented CGF in the transaction.