Job description
Job Title: DevOps Engineer – CI/CD & Platform Automation
Location: Remote / Hybrid (EU)
Contract Type: Freelance /B2B; EU nationality
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced DevOps Engineer to support the implementation and customization of enterprise CI/CD pipelines, ensure secure and efficient software delivery, and act as a key bridge between development teams and the central DevOps function. This role will play a critical part in standardizing and optimizing build, test, and deployment workflows for large-scale digital platforms.
Key Responsibilities
CI/CD Pipeline Implementation & Customization
- Adopt and implement standard CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Bitbucket, and Maven/Gradle for Java (Quarkus/Spring), React/TypeScript, and test automation workflows.
- Customize pipelines to meet specific project needs while ensuring compliance with central DevOps policies.
- Integrate Nexus Repository Manager for artifact storage.
- Automate container builds using Docker and Helm.
- Deploy and scale containerized applications on OpenShift.
- Collaborate with the central DevOps team to identify gaps and drive improvements.
Security & Compliance (DevSecOps)
- Enforce enterprise security standards and integrate SAST/DAST tools such as Veracode, Trivy, and Syft.
- Manage secrets and credentials using HashiCorp Vault in line with security policies.
Monitoring, Logging & Observability
- Implement centralized logging and metrics with ELK Stack, Prometheus, and Grafana.
- Ensure systems are observable and issues are easily traceable.
Collaboration & Stakeholder Management
- Act as the link between the Digital Product team and the central DevOps team, ensuring smooth adoption of standards.
- Support developers and testers in optimizing pipelines and workflows.
Performance Optimization & Troubleshooting
- Identify and resolve bottlenecks in build, test, and deployment processes.
- Optimize OpenShift resources for cost efficiency and performance.
- Implement auto-scaling and self-healing strategies for high availability.
Skills & Qualifications
- CI/CD & Build Tools: Jenkins, Git (BitBucket), Maven, Nexus
- Containerization & Orchestration: Docker, Podman, Helm, OpenShift (OKD/OCP)
- Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, Ansible
- Security & Compliance: HashiCorp Vault, Veracode, Trivy, Syft
- Monitoring & Observability: ELK, Prometheus, Grafana
- Databases & Messaging: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Apache Kafka (Confluent), Solace PubSub+
- Scripting & Automation: Python, Bash
- Collaboration Tools: Jira, SharePoint, Confluence, Microsoft Teams
- Methodologies: Agile, Hybrid DevOps, federated environments
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills; able to work cross-functionally.