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Delhi, India (Remote)

Release Engineer

2 Months ago • 6-8 Years • DevOps • Undisclosed

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jenkins

kubernetes

kibana

elasticsearch

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splunk

docker

gitlab

ansible

communication

team-player

release-management

Job Description

This is a hands-on Release Engineer position responsible for developing, documenting, and enhancing application release processes and procedures in container environments (Docker and Kubernetes). Responsibilities include Kubernetes deployments, troubleshooting deployment scripts, Docker image scanning and vulnerability fixes, CI/CD pipeline maintenance (Jenkins, GitLab), managing CI/CD tools (Jenkins/GitLab/Nexus), Ansible configuration management, and using monitoring tools (Elasticsearch/Kibana, Grafana, Splunk). The role requires coordinating with development teams, leading Go-Live activities, documenting best practices, ensuring code branching standards, collaborating with QA and infrastructure teams, and contributing to software upgrades and disaster recovery. Strong communication, time management, and problem-solving skills are essential, along with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Must have:

6-8 years experience as Release Engineer
2 years Kubernetes deployment experience
CI/CD pipeline experience (Jenkins, GitLab)
Excellent communication skills
Understanding of software development lifecycle
Kubernetes deployments and various strategies
Docker image scanning and vulnerability fixes
Manage CI/CD tools (Jenkins/GitLab/Nexus)
Ansible configuration management

Good to have:

Kafka knowledge

Project description

A hands-on position in which the candidate is responsible for developing, documenting, and enhancing applications releases processes and procedures in container environments using Docker and Kubernetes. Applicants should be able to track project deliverables and manage the choreography of dry runs and releases.
Candidates must demonstrate attention to details, time management, accuracy, and good communication skills. Applicants will be required to collaborate and communicate effectively in a team environment, as well as work and think independently. Candidate should be able to function equally well as an individual contributor and team member. Candidate should be able to adapt their schedule to meet dry runs and release requirements.

Responsibilities

Perform deployments to Kubernetes and maintain/troubleshoot deployment scripts.

Perform scanning and vulnerability fixes to docker images.

Setup and maintain CICD pipelines in Jenkins and GitLab (GitOps).

Manage CICD tools like Jenkins/GitLab/Nexus.

Manage platform configurations via Ansible.

Use monitoring tools like Elasticsearch/Kibana, Grafana, Splunk.

Coordinate with different development teams and perform release management.

Lead the Go-Live activities to deploy the solution successfully

Provide hands-on expertise for build and release engineering processes and procedures

Document, maintain and present best practice strategies to ensure near-term changes are aligned with long-term release objectives

Ensure established code branching standards and procedures are followed

Work closely with the technical and QA team to understand the system's functional and non-functional requirements and plan release deliverables

Collaborate with infrastructure and other backend teams on software upgrades, disaster recovery and other efforts.

Skills

Must have

Minimum of 6-8 years of experience as release engineer with 2 years maintain/troubleshoot deployment scripts using Kubernetes.

Experience working with Kubernetes deployments and various deployment strategies

Experience working in CICD pipelines in Jenkins and GitLab (GitOps).

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Strong understanding of the software development cycle

Self-motivated, team player, action-and-results oriented with the ability to successfully deliver under tight project deadlines.

Nice to have

Good to have knowledge in Kafka.

Other

Languages

English: C1 Advanced

Seniority

Lead

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Luxoft, a DXC Technology Company (NYSE: DXC), is a digital strategy and software engineering firm providing bespoke technology solutions that drive business change for customers the world over. Acquired by U.S. company DXC Technology in 2019, Luxoft is a global operation in 44 cities and 21 countries with an international, agile workforce of nearly 18,000 people. It combines a unique blend of engineering excellence and deep industry expertise, helping over 425 global clients innovate in the areas of automotive, financial services, travel and hospitality, healthcare, life sciences, media and telecommunications.

DXC Technology is a leading Fortune 500 IT services company which helps global companies run their mission critical systems. Together, DXC and Luxoft offer a differentiated customer-value proposition for digital transformation by combining Luxoft’s front-end digital capabilities with DXC’s expertise in IT modernization and integration. Follow our profile for regular updates and insights into technology and business needs.