Lead Engineer - DevOps

Keka Inc.; Dadri; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Algoworks is seeking a Salesforce DevOps Engineer with hands-on Salesforce development and strong release management skills. You will design and manage release pipelines, automate deployments and maintain source control across multiple environments.

Ideal candidates have Apex development experience, knowledge of Salesforce APIs and CI/CD tooling like Jenkins and GitHub Actions, and certifications in Salesforce. This role is based in India with a focus on scalable DevOps delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS/Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Hands-on Apex development and Salesforce platform knowledge.
• Strong understanding of Salesforce security models and API integrations.
• Experience with release management and deployment automation.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tooling and source control practices.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on Apex development and Salesforce components (LWC, Aura, Visualforce).
• Own Salesforce DevOps lifecycle across multiple environments and releases.
• Design and manage CI/CD pipelines; automate deployments and validations.
• Manage Git repositories, PRs, branching, and environment promotions.
• Collaborate with developers, architects, QA and stakeholders.

Skills

Apex Development

Salesforce Security Model

REST/SOAP APIs

Release Management

Deployment Automation

Change Management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Git

GitHub

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

AutoRABIT

Gearset

Job description

Algoworks is an award-winning artificial intelligence, engineering services and experience transformation firm with offices across the United States, Europe, South America and India. We bring together a global team of engineers, architects, designers, researchers and operators united by rigor, accountability and a commitment to delivering measurable results.

For over 20 years, Algoworks has partnered with Fortune 500 organizations across the Americas, Europe and Asia to define, build and run technology that drives meaningful business outcomes. Our work combines human-centered design, engineering excellence and AI-powered capabilities to solve complex challenges with clarity and precision. Innovation, particularly in the responsible application of AI, is embedded in how teams approach problem-solving and continuous improvement.

At Algoworks, growth is continuous and closely tied to impact. Teams collaborate across geographies and disciplines, strengthening outcomes through shared insight and collective expertise. The culture values transparency, open dialogue and an environment where every voice is heard and contribution is recognized.

Through collaboration, accountability and a focus on results, Algoworks operates at the intersection of technology and people, building not only advanced systems but strong global teams that elevate performance and create lasting impact.

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Role overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Salesforce DevOps Engineer with strong Salesforce Development experience and expertise in managing end-to-end DevOps, CI/CD and release management processes. The ideal candidate should possess hands-on Salesforce development capabilities, deep knowledge of Salesforce deployment methodologies and experience with leading DevOps tools such as AutoRABIT, Copado, Jenkins, GitHub and Salesforce DX.

The candidate will be responsible for designing and managing release pipelines, automating deployments, maintaining source control strategies and supporting Salesforce development teams throughout the software delivery lifecycle.

Key responsibilities:

• Hands-on development using Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Aura Components, Visualforce, Flows and Salesforce APIs.
• Understand and troubleshoot deployment issues related to Apex code, metadata, integrations, profiles, permission sets and security configurations.
• Perform code reviews and enforce coding standards.

2. Salesforce DevOps and release management

• Own and manage the complete Salesforce DevOps lifecycle across multiple environments.
• Plan, coordinate and execute Salesforce releases and deployments.
• Create release schedules, deployment plans, rollback strategies and governance processes.
• Ensure smooth deployment of Salesforce metadata and code changes.

3. CI/CD and automation

• Design, implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines.
• Automate build, testing, validation and deployment processes.
• Improve deployment frequency while maintaining quality and compliance standards.

4. Source control and branch management

• Manage Git repositories and branching strategies.
• Handle pull requests, merge approvals, code reviews, conflict resolution and release tagging.
• Ensure adherence to version control best practices.
• Manage Salesforce sandboxes and deployment environments.
• Coordinate metadata promotion across Development, QA, UAT and Production.
• Maintain environment integrity and deployment readiness.

Required skills and qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Apex Development
• Salesforce Security Model
• Integration Frameworks (REST/SOAP APIs)
• Release Management
• Deployment Automation
• Change Management

Version control

• Git
• GitHub
• Branching Strategies
• Pull Requests
• Merge Management

CI/CD tools

• Jenkins
• GitHub Actions

Salesforce DevOps tools

• AutoRABIT (Preferred)
• Gearset

Must have certifications:

Salesforce certifications (At least one mandatory, more preferred)

• Salesforce Platform Developer I (Mandatory)
• Salesforce Platform Developer II (Good to Have)
• Salesforce App Builder (Preferred)

DevOps certifications (At least one preferred)

• AutoRABIT Certification
• GitHub Actions Certification

Good-to-Have Skills

• AutoRABIT, Copado and Gearset experience.
• Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions knowledge.
• Experience with large-scale Salesforce release management and multi-org deployments.

The candidate should be able to:

• Develop and deploy Salesforce solutions independently.
• Design and manage CI/CD pipelines for Salesforce.
• Own release planning, deployment governance and production releases.
• Manage Git repositories, branching strategies and PR approvals.
• Lead deployment troubleshooting and rollback activities.
• Work closely with Salesforce developers, architects, QA and business stakeholders.
• Drive DevOps maturity and automation initiatives across the Salesforce landscape.