Overview
Skills
Job Details
Project Objective
Design, implement, and configure Harness CI/CD pipelines to enable secure, compliant, and efficient software delivery for our fintech applications while meeting regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
Key Responsibilities
Implementation & Configuration
Assess current CI/CD infrastructure and design Harness implementation strategy
Install, configure, and integrate Harness platform with existing tools and infrastructure
Design and build CI/CD pipelines for multiple applications and environments
Configure deployment strategies including canary, blue-green, and rolling deployments
Set up automated testing gates and quality checks within pipelines
Implement secrets management and secure credential handling
Configure cloud connectors for AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, or other cloud providers as needed
Security & Compliance
Implement role-based access controls (RBAC) and governance policies
Configure audit logging and compliance reporting capabilities
Ensure deployments meet fintech regulatory requirements (SOC 2, PCI-DSS, etc.)
Set up security scanning integration (SAST, DAST, container scanning)
Implement approval workflows and change management processes
Integration & Automation
Integrate Harness with source control systems (GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket)
Connect artifact repositories (Docker registries, Artifactory, etc.)
Integrate with monitoring and observability tools (Datadog, New Relic, Prometheus, etc.)
Set up notifications and alerting for pipeline events
Configure automated rollback capabilities
Knowledge Transfer & Documentation
Train development and DevOps teams on Harness platform usage
Create comprehensive documentation for pipeline configurations and best practices
Develop runbooks for common operational scenarios
Conduct workshops and hands-on training sessions
Provide post-implementation support during transition period
Required Qualifications
Technical Expertise
5+ years of experience in DevOps, CI/CD, and software delivery
2+ years of hands-on experience with Harness platform (Harness CD, CI, or both)
Strong experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
Proficiency with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform)
Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates)
Knowledge of scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell)
Understanding of GitOps principles and practices
Fintech Experience
Previous implementation experience in financial services or fintech environments
Understanding of fintech compliance requirements (SOC 2, PCI-DSS, GDPR)
Experience with regulated deployment processes and audit trails
Knowledge of financial services security standards and best practices
Soft Skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
Strong documentation and training skills
Ability to work independently and drive projects to completion
Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail
Preferred Qualifications
Harness certification (Harness Certified Professional or Architect)
Experience with microservices architectures
Knowledge of service mesh technologies (Istio, Linkerd)
Familiarity with APM and monitoring tools
Experience with automated testing frameworks
Background in SRE practices and principles
Deliverables
Fully functional Harness CI/CD environment
Production-ready deployment pipelines for all critical applications
Security and compliance configuration documentation
Training materials and recorded sessions
Best practices guide and troubleshooting documentation
Handover plan with transition support
How to Apply
Please submit your proposal including:
Resume/CV highlighting relevant Harness experience
Case studies or examples of previous Harness implementations
References from similar engagements
Proposed timeline and approach