DevOps Architect at VDart Inc

Role: DevOps Architect Contract Hybrid (3 days a week WFO) Location Seattle WA / Hartford CT / Dallas TX / Edison NJ Job Description Implement and maintain GitLab CI/CD pipelines for automated build test and deployment workflows. Configure and manage GitLab Runners across multiple environments (cloud on-premise). Integrate GitLab with third-party tools such as Kubernetes and Terraform. Develop version control best practices branching strategies and repository management policies. Perform GitLab upgrades and backups. Implement security controls and access management within GitLab. Monitor pipeline performance and troubleshoot CI/CD issues. Provide training and support to development teams on GitLab usage and DevOps processes. Collaborate with security and compliance teams to ensure auditability and compliance with internal and external standards. Stay up to date with GitLab releases and recommend improvements or new features adoption. Required Skills & Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering or related field. 3 5 years of experience with GitLab administration and CI/CD pipeline development. Strong scripting skills (e.g. Bash Python YAML) for automation. Proficiency with Docker Kubernetes and Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform Ansible). Experience in integrating GitLab with Azure Understanding of Git version control systems and collaborative development workflows. Problem-solving communication and documentation skills. Preferred Qualifications: GitLab Certified CI/CD Specialist or GitLab Certified Associate. Exposure to other CI/CD platforms (Jenkins Azure DevOps) is a plus Key Skills APIs,Pegasystems,Spring,SOAP,.NET,Hybris,Solution Architecture,Service-Oriented Architecture,Adobe Experience Manager,J2EE,Java,Oracle Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1