DevOps Engineer

Role Overview:

The DevOps Engineer will be responsible for setting up and managing the GitLab repository, defining and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, integrating testing and monitoring tools, and ensuring the efficiency, security, and scalability of the source code management strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

GitLab Repository Management:

• Create and maintain the GitLab repository structure.
• Implement best practices for access control and versioning.

CI/CD Pipeline Design and Implementation:

• Design and implement CI/CD pipelines using .gitlab-ci.yml.
• Automate build, test, deployment, and monitoring stages.
• Integrate SonarQube for code quality analysis and JMeter for performance testing.
• Implement unit testing using mUnit (for MuleSoft APIs), Jasmine/Karma (for Angular), and JUnit (for backend code).

Monitoring and Reporting:

• Set up and maintain Grafana dashboards.
• Integrate data sources for real-time monitoring and reporting.

Branching Strategy and Integration:

• Implement a trunk-based development strategy with feature flags.
• Promote frequent merges and continuous integration into the main branch.

Documentation:

• Create comprehensive documentation for CI/CD pipelines, monitoring setups, and source code management procedures.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with developers, QA engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless delivery processes.
• Conduct code reviews and provide actionable feedback.

Required Skills and Experience:

Technical Skills:

• Source Code Management: Strong expertise in Git and GitLab, including repository structuring, branching strategies, and access control.
• CI/CD Pipelines: Proven experience with GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, or similar tools to build and deploy robust automation pipelines.
• Testing Frameworks: Practical experience with mUnit, Jasmine/Karma, JUnit, and CI-integrated test automation.
• Monitoring Tools: Proficiency in Grafana setup and integration with tools such as JMeter, SonarQube, and application metrics.
• Scripting & Automation: Solid scripting skills in Bash, Python, or Groovy for automation and tool integration.

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in DevOps roles, particularly in microservices environments.
• Hands-on experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with MuleSoft APIs and ecosystem is a plus.

Soft Skills:

• Problem Solving: Strong analytical skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex pipeline and deployment issues.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to document processes and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Teamwork: Effective in collaborative environments, offering guidance and support to peers.

Education and Certifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Preferred certifications: AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Docker Certified Associate, or equivalent.

Personal Attributes:

• Attention to Detail: Meticulous in maintaining reliable, high-quality pipelines and deployment processes.
• Proactive Mindset: Continuously looks for improvements and leads enhancements in development workflows.
• Lifelong Learner: Keeps up with the latest trends and best practices in DevOps and software delivery.