DevOps Engineer

You are a skilled Lead GitLab Engineer responsible for managing and optimizing CI/CD pipelines, repository management, and DevOps workflows. Your deep expertise in using GitLab end-to-end will be crucial for this role. This position is based in Hyderabad. Your main responsibilities will include designing, developing, and maintaining automated build, test, and deployment pipelines in GitLab for all product lines and environments. You will collaborate with development teams to ensure successful deployments and implement and maintain the Git source control system. Developing and maintaining infrastructure as code, implementing Azure monitoring and alerting systems, and creating SOPs, security policies, and procedures will also be part of your role. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining documentation for all processes and should have knowledge of SAST and DAST tools. It would be beneficial to have knowledge of tools like Sonar Cube, SpotBugs, FindSecBug, and ZAP. Additionally, you will train and mentor other team members on DevOps best practices. To be successful in this role, you should have 8-11 years of experience in the Software Industry and DevOps. Deep understanding of DevOps concepts, repository setup and management with GIT and tools like BitBucket/SourceTree, hands-on knowledge of using Git commands, and GitLab practices are required. You should have in-depth expertise in Azure cloud infrastructure, Azure DevOps, AKS, and CI/CD. Proven ability to design containerized solutions using Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes, familiarity with monitoring and logging tools within the Azure ecosystem, and the ability to set up CI/CD pipelines including Maven for Java, Python, and ReactJS applications are essential. Experience with version control systems like GitLab, deployment methodologies, processes, and automation are also necessary. Non-technical/behavioral competencies required for this role include experience working with US-based clients in an onsite/offshore delivery model, strong verbal and written communication skills, technical articulation, listening, and presentation skills. Proven analytical and problem-solving skills, expertise in prioritization, time management, stakeholder management, being a quick learner, self-starter, proactive, and an effective team player are important traits for this position. Experience working under tight deadlines within a matrix organizational structure is also necessary.,