DevOps Architect

Role: DevOps Architect

Contract Hybrid (3 days a week WFO)

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

Job Description

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

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 3 5 years of experience with GitLab 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 GitLab with Azure
• Understanding of Git version control systems and collaborative development workflows.
• Problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills. Preferred Qualifications:
• GitLab Certified CI/CD Specialist or GitLab Certified Associate.
• Exposure to other CI/CD platforms (Jenkins, Azure DevOps) is a plus