Role : DevOps Architect
Contract
Location Seattle, WA / Hartford, CT / Dallas, TX / Edison, NJ - Hybrid (3 days a week)
Language Preference : Proficiency in (Spanish or Portuguese) and English
- 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 AzureUnderstanding 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