DevOps Engineer

For our customer, a major Financial Services organisation, we are seeking a Product Owner  with experience skills across CI/CD & Github/ Gitlab

This is the first hire into an R&D function looking at Opensource/ Community led Code Hosting Platforms

Tasks & Responsibilities:
• Architect the Platform:
o Design and implement a secure, scalable, and efficient shared source environment.
o Set up and manage version control systems (e.g., GitLab or GitHub Enterprise).
o Build and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines to ensure efficient and high-quality code delivery.
o Integrate software security best practices, including access control, vulnerability scanning, and dependency management.

• Define Governance & Process: o Develop an operational playbook for the shared source program, including clear guidelines on contributions, code reviews, versioning, and release management. o Implement technical controls to protect intellectual property and align with contribution models (e.g., CLAs).
• Cultivate the Community: o Onboard contributors and provide technical support to ensure active participation. o Foster a collaborative and innovative environment by encouraging high-quality contributions.
• Bridge the Gap:
o Collaborate with legal teams to translate legal requirements (e.g., licensing and IP) into practical technical processes. o Ensure the shared source program is compliant while maintaining a developer-friendly environment.

Must haves:
solution lead / Project Manager
- tech 
- high level unsterstanding of opensource business office 
- don't have to build pipelines or cicd themselves 
- Licenses