The successful candidate will work closely with engineering and application teams to optimize CI/CD pipelines, improve operational performance, and support ongoing platform transformation across cloud and containerized environments. This role focuses on CI/CD platform engineering, infrastructure automation, and modernization initiatives that enable scalable, secure, and efficient software delivery practices.
We are seeking a Senior CI/CD Platform Engineer to support and evolve the enterprise code management and automation ecosystem. This role focuses on CI/CD platform engineering, infrastructure automation, and modernization initiatives that enable scalable, secure, and efficient software delivery practices. The successful candidate will work closely with engineering and application teams to optimize CI/CD pipelines, improve operational performance, and support ongoing platform transformation across cloud and containerized environments.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
GitLab Certified Administrator certification is highly desirable
5+ years of experience in Software Configuration Management, DevOps, or related disciplines
Strong experience administering and supporting GitLab in an enterprise environment
Hands-on experience with Terraform, Ansible, and infrastructure-as-code practices
Knowledge of container platforms such as Kubernetes and OpenShift
Experience with cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, or IBM Cloud
Strong understanding of SDLC methodologies and DevOps principles
Experience with branching strategies such as GitFlow and GitLab Flow
Experience configuring and managing GitLab runners, groups, projects, and permissions at scale
Strong troubleshooting, incident management, and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical teams
Availability to participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation
Experience with build, release, and software quality management practices
Knowledge of Agile, CI, and CD practices
Experience with scripting or programming knowledge to support automation and tooling initiatives
Responsibilities:
Administer and support enterprise GitLab environments, ensuring stability, performance, and security
Design, build, and optimize CI/CD pipelines to improve software delivery efficiency
Develop and maintain infrastructure-as-code solutions using Terraform and Ansible
Partner with application and engineering teams to onboard projects and establish CI/CD best practices
Create and maintain pipeline templates, runbooks, documentation, and operational standards
Implement governance, security, and compliance controls across code and deployment workflows
Automate operational processes, system maintenance tasks, and incident remediation activities
Troubleshoot and resolve CI/CD, platform, and migration-related issues in a timely manner
Support cloud, container, and platform modernization initiatives
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to continuously improve development and deployment practices
Genius Road, LLC is proud to be a Certified Women’s Business Enterprise, an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.