Role description
We are looking for an experienced Senior DevOps Engineer with strong expertise in GitLab CI/CD, GitOps practices, and Release on Demand processes. The ideal candidate will design and manage scalable CI/CD pipelines, manage infrastructure through GitOps principles, and ensure observability using tools like Datadog.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and optimize GitLab CI/CD pipelines for build, test, and deployment workflows
- Implement and manage GitOps practices including:
- Infrastructure and application manifests
- Repository structuring and version control strategies
- Pipeline orchestration and scheduling
- Secure handling of secrets and configurations
- Drive Release on Demand (RoD) processes to enable faster and controlled production releases
- Manage pipeline orchestration, triggers, and scheduling mechanisms
- Implement logging, monitoring, and ing using Datadog dashboards and pipeline logs
- Ensure high availability, reliability, and scalability of CI/CD platforms
- Collaborate with development teams to integrate DevOps best practices
- Improve deployment frequency and reduce failure rates through automation
- Troubleshoot pipeline failures and optimize performance
- Ensure adherence to security and compliance standards in CI/CD and GitOps setup
Must-Have Skills
- Strong hands-on experience with GitLab CI/CD (pipelines, runners, YAML configurations)
- Expertise in GitOps practices with experience in:
- Manifest management (K8s preferred)
- Repository structuring
- Scheduler/triggers and automation workflows
- Secrets management
- Experience implementing Release on Demand (RoD) / continuous delivery practices
- Hands-on experience with Datadog:
- Operational dashboards
- Pipeline visibility/logging
- Strong understanding of CI/CD best practices and DevOps principles
- Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes preferred)
- Proficiency in scripting (Shell, Python, or similar)
Skills
devops,gitlab,gitops,cicd,datadog,
About UST
UST is a global digital transformation solutions provider. For more than 20 years, UST has worked side by side with the world’s best companies to make a real impact through transformation. Powered by technology, inspired by people and led by purpose, UST partners with their clients from design to operation. With deep domain expertise and a future-proof philosophy, UST embeds innovation and agility into their clients’ organizations. With over 30,000 employees in 30 countries, UST builds for boundless impact—touching billions of lives in the process.
