CI/CD Platform owner
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced CI/CD Platform Owner to lead the strategic direction, management, and operational excellence of our CI/CD platform. This individual will be responsible for ensuring that our CI/CD processes are efficient, scalable, and aligned with business objectives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in CI/CD practices, vendor management, and cross-functional collaboration, along with proven leadership experience managing a team of 5-7 professionals.
Locations
- USA
- Cyprus
- Poland
- Serbia
- Georgia
What you will do
Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a team of 5-7 engineers, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment. Set clear goals and expectations, provide regular feedback, and support team members in their professional development.
Platform Development and Management: Lead the design, development, and management of a robust CI/CD platform for application delivery. Ensure the platform's scalability, reliability, and security across different environments.
Operational Excellence: Ensure the smooth operation of the CI/CD platform, including monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance tuning. Implement automation and CI/CD processes to streamline deployment and management tasks.
Strategic Planning: Collaborate with senior management to define strategic goals for the CI/CD platform. Develop and implement a roadmap for platform evolution, incorporating the latest technologies and best practices.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with other teams, including development, security, and operations, to ensure seamless integration and support for the CI/CD platform.
Vendor and Stakeholder Management: Engage with vendors and external stakeholders to secure resources, resolve issues, and align platform development with business objectives.
DevOps Best Practices Ambassador: Act as a champion for DevOps best practices within the organization. Guide and mentor teams to adopt and implement DevOps methodologies, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
Required
Experience: At least 10 years of experience in software development, DevOps, or CI/CD roles, with a proven track record of managing CI/CD platforms in an enterprise environment.
Leadership Experience: At least 3 years of experience in team management and leadership, with a proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers.
Technical Skills:
- Strong understanding of CI/CD tools and practices (e.g., GitLab CI, Github Actions, Jenkins, Azure DevOps).
- Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
- Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform) and configuration management tools (e.g., Chef, Ansible, Puppet).
- Proficient in Linux systems and infrastructure management.
Communication Skills: Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across teams and stakeholders.
Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex CI/CD issues and drive resolution.
Product Development leadership Skills: Experience in project management methodologies and tools, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
Benefits
- Flexible work setup: remote work residing in Georgia, Poland or Serbia, or a hybrid model for those in Krakow, Poland (if preferred);
- Full health insurance coverage for those based in Poland;
- 50% coverage of health insurance for spouses and children in Poland;
- 24 days of paid vacation;
- 10 days of paid sick leave;
- 50% reimbursement for professional training, education, conferences;
- Work alongside a highly professional team;
- Engaging teambuilding events and activities.
In case of relocation to Poland or Cyprus, we offer:
- Flight tickets, accommodation rent for 1st month for our relocated employee and his/her official family;
- Support in visa application and issue process, entry permit and residence permit processing.
For Austin, Texas, USA:
- A hybrid work model with a base in Austin, Texas, USA
- Complete health insurance coverage
- 50% coverage for the health insurance of spouses and children
- 20 days of paid vacation
- 10 paid sick days
- Half reimbursement for professional education
- 2.5% employer match for 401(k)
In case of relocation to Austin, Texas from other states in the US, we offer:
- Accommodation rent for the first month for our relocated employee and their immediate family.
- Reimbursement of relocation expenses.
The company may modify benefits package in response to demand for certain options and market conditions.