DevOps Architect

Role:
Dev Ops Architect

Contract Hybrid (3 days a week WFO)

Location Seattle, WA / Hartford, CT / Dallas, TX / Edison, NJ

• Implement, and maintain Git Lab CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment workflows.
• Configure and manage Git Lab Runners across multiple environments (cloud, on-premise).
• Integrate Git Lab with third-party tools such as Kubernetes and Terraform.
• Develop version control best practices, branching strategies, and repository management policies.
• Perform Git Lab upgrades and backups.
• Implement security controls and access management within Git Lab.
• Monitor pipeline performance and troubleshoot CI/CD issues.
• Provide training and support to development teams on Git Lab usage and Dev Ops processes.
• Collaborate with security and compliance teams to ensure auditability and compliance with internal and external standards.
• Stay up to date with Git Lab releases and recommend improvements or new features adoption.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience with Git Lab administration and CI/CD pipeline development.
• Strong scripting skills (e.g., Bash, Python, YAML) for automation.
• Proficiency with Docker, Kubernetes, and Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, Ansible).
• Experience in integrating Git Lab with Azure.
• Understanding of Git version control systems and collaborative development workflows.
• Problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Git Lab Certified CI/CD Specialist or Git Lab Certified Associate.
• Exposure to other CI/CD platforms (Jenkins, Azure Dev Ops) is a plus.