DevOps Engineer - GitLab Enterprise

Project Description:We are seeking a highly skilled Senior DevOps Developer to drive CI/CD, automation, and platform engineering initiatives across the Investment Banking & Markets (IB&M) domain in a large enterprise services environment. The role focuses on building and operating robust CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure and application automation with cloud services, standardized release and deployment frameworks for multiple critical applications and exploring AI-assisted automation for operational intelligence. You need to have strong experience working across a complex application landscape, with a primary focus on Infrastructure as Code (IaC), release engineering, deployment automation, and operational utilities, while collaborating closely with Release Teams, Application Teams, and Service Teams.

Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain enterprise-grade CI/CD pipelines using GitLab EnterpriseLead automation initiatives across the IB&M domain to reduce manual effort and improve reliabilityDevelop and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for application and platform deploymentsStandardize and execute release and deployment processes across multiple applicationsProvision and manage AWS and Azure infrastructure, including Kubernetes platforms (EKS/AKS)Build and maintain containerized delivery pipelines using Docker, Podman, and Helm chartsAutomate configuration management and operational tasks using Ansible and PythonCollaborate closely with Release, Application, Cloud, Security, Database, and Platform teamsIntegrate database automation for Oracle and PostgreSQLIntegrate security and compliance scans (Checkmarx, secret scans, vulnerability checks, and internal tools)Create and maintain detailed documentation, including CI/CD pipelines, IaC modules, deployment runbooks, and SOPsIntegrate logging, monitoring, and observability using cloud-native tools and SplunkPerform ad-hoc operational, automation, and tooling tasks as required in an enterprise setupExplore AI-driven pipeline optimizations, automated validation, and predictive remediationMandatory Skills Description:7+ years of relevant experience in DevOps, CI/CD, or Platform Engineering within enterprise environments (IB&M / financial services)Strong hands-on experience with GitLab Enterprise, including pipelines, runners, and repository managementDeep expertise in CI/CD design, release engineering, and deployment automationStrong hands-on experience with AWS/Azure services.Strong experience with containerization technologies: Docker and PodmanHands-on experience with Kubernetes and Helm for application deploymentsProven experience implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation frameworksStrong automation and scripting skills using Python and configuration management with tools such as AnsibleSolid understanding of Databases Oracle & Postgres and Operating systems Linux/UnixExperience working with logging and observability tools with cloud native & tools like SplunkProven experience integrating security and compliance scans into CI/CD pipelinesStrong documentation skills using Confluence and experience working with JiraStrong understanding of ITIL processesExcellent verbal and written communication skills.Nice-to-Have Skills Description:Understanding of ITIL processes is a plus