Senior Devops/Software Release Engineer

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Full Time

Skills

DevOps
CI/CD
Bitbucket
Github Actions
Jenkins
Maven
Powershell
Bash
Java
Jira
Confluence
Docker
Kubernetes
Spring Framework
Spring Boot

Job Details

IDEALFORCE has a contract-to-hire  position available immediately for a Senior Devops/Software Release Engineer to join our customer in Phoenix Arizona. This is an Hybrid position. Please find below additional details about this job. Kindly respond with your most up to date resume if you would like to pursue this opportunity.
Job Description:
Client  offer a stable, work-life balanced environment with no offshore teams, and we pride ourselves on delivering quality products without the need for weekend or overtime work. Team members are highly engaged and focused during work hours.

  • The Senior DevOps Engineer will work closely with application development, infrastructure, and QA teams to maintain secure, stable, and efficient systems. You’ll actively participate in technical envisioning, design sessions, and project delivery efforts while advocating for continuous improvement initiatives. This role will also be responsible for producing release status reports for leadership, working with source code management systems like Bitbucket and GitHub, and troubleshooting complex issues with a proactive, problem-solving mindset. Experience in Agile/Scrum environments is expected.

 

  • Required technical expertise includes hands-on experience with source code management tools (Bitbucket, GitHub), Java build tools (Maven, Gradle), Linux and Windows operating systems, scripting languages (PowerShell, Bash), Java or similar programming languages, CI/CD platforms (GitHub Actions, Jenkins), and the Atlassian ecosystem (Jira, Confluence). Familiarity with Spring Framework, Spring Boot, Docker, Kubernetes, or similar container-based architectures is a plus

 

  • Success in this role requires exceptional attention to detail, strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities, and excellent verbal and written communication skills. The ideal candidate is organized, able to prioritize multiple projects, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Accountability, strong time management, and the ability to respond quickly to operational issues are essential.

KEY RESPONSIBILITES:

  • Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate build, test, and deployment processes. [Expert Skills required: Github & Github Actions]
  • Configure continuous integration build systems. [Jenkins & Github Actions]
  • Automate release management, deployment processes, and strategies across Dev, UAT, and Production environments.
  • Lead all software release activities from code commits to artifact deployment into UAT & Production environments.
  • Set up and maintain monitoring, alerting, and logging systems to ensure application health, performance, and availability.
  • Analyze logs and metrics to identify and resolve issues.
  • Collaborate closely with application development and infrastructure teams.
  • Advocate for DevOps best practices within the organization.
  • Participate in technical envisioning, design, and delivery of assigned projects.
  • Develop and present software release status reports to senior management and leadership.
  • Provide strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve complex issues.
  • Work with source code management systems (e.g., Bitbucket, GitHub).
  • Demonstrate hands-on experience with Agile/Scrum process environments.

REQUIRED TECHNICAL EXPERTISE (EXPERT-LEVEL HANDS-ON KNOWLEDGE):

  • Source Code Management: Bitbucket, GitHub, or similar
  • Java Build Tools: Maven, Gradle, or similar
  • Operating Systems: Linux and Windows
  • Scripting Languages: PowerShell, Bash, or similar
  • Programming Languages: Java or similar
  • CI/CD Platforms: GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar
  • Atlassian Ecosystem: Jira & Confluence

FAMILIARITY & KNOWLEDGE (HUGE PLUS):

  • Spring Framework & Spring Boot applications development
  • Container Architecture: Docker, Kubernetes, or similar

CRUCIAL SKILLS:

  • Exceptional attention to detail and strong problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to think outside the box.
  • Effective time management and sound judgment skills.
  • Hands-on experience working in Agile/Scrum process environments.
  • Consistently exhibits personal accountability for outcomes to all team members, peers, and stakeholders.
  • Strong organizational skills, with the ability to respond quickly in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously to meet deadlines.

Required Skills

  • Source Code Managment: Bitbucket or Github
  • Java Build Tools: Maven or Gradle
  • Linux and Windows experience
  • Scripting Languages: Powershell, Bash, Javascript or Python
  • Programming Languages: Java, C#, or Scala
  • CI/CD Platforms
  • Atlassian Ecosystem: Jira & Confluence

Preferred Skills

  • Spring Framework & Spring Boot application development
  • Container Architecture: Docker or Kubernetes

THIRD PARTY CANDIDATES:
Email your candidate/s resume to  jb dot resumes at idealforce.com  along with the following details: Rate, Current location and Availability.
Disclaimer :
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