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.
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.
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.
English: C1 Advanced
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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.