Software Engineer ( Build & Release ) @ Opentext

YOUR IMPACT

As a member of BuildHub Team you will be responsible for maintaining a CI/CD pipeline. A strong candidate will have either a development background that translated into Operations or an Operations Engineer who has development experience. Knowledge of python, Java/Groovy, or some major language is a requirement. This person should understand thoroughly how code goes from code commit to production. They should have a thorough understating on how to architect highly available infrastructure.

What The Role Offers

• CI/CD Pipeline Management: Implement and maintain continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines. Use tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD to automate the building, testing, and deployment of applications. Ensure that code changes can be tested and deployed quickly and reliably.
• Infrastructure Automation: Utilize infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible to automate the provisioning and management of infrastructure resources. This includes virtual machines, containers, networking, and other cloud services.
• Containerization: Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and container orchestration tools like Kubernetes is crucial. Containerize applications, making them portable and consistent across different environments.
• Monitoring and Logging: Implement monitoring solutions (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack) to track application and infrastructure performance. This ensures early detection of issues and helps maintain system reliability.
• Security and Compliance: Ensuring the security of the entire software delivery lifecycle is a priority. Work on implementing security best practices and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Scripting and Automation: Write & maintain scripts and develop automation solutions to simplify repetitive tasks and processes, enhancing efficiency and reducing human error.
• Documentation: Keeping documentation up to date is essential for maintaining clear processes and knowledge sharing across teams.

What You Need to Succeed

• 3 - 5 years of professional experience in the Software Development industry
• 2+ years of experience in Build and Release Engineering activities
• Solid understanding of DevOps principles, agile methodologies, and software development lifecycles.
• Proficiency in at least one programming/scripting language (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell, Ruby, Perl).
• Proficiency with CI/CD tools and version control systems like GitLab/GHE/Subversion etc. Ensure that code changes are tracked, managed, and versioned appropriately.
• Knowledge of containerization technologies and container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with IaC tools for automating infrastructure provisioning.
• Understanding of networking and security concepts.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities, fostering a culture of shared responsibility.
• Cloud platform experience (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) is often preferred.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Certified Kubernetes Administrator) can be advantageous.