Sr. DevOPS Consultant

Gender; Muscat; On-site; OMR 23,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Gender is seeking an experienced Release Manager to lead end-to-end deployment and automation activities across CI/CD pipelines. You will coordinate with development teams to ensure code integrity, manage configurations, and drive efficient release processes using Kubernetes/OpenShift and related tools.

The role requires strong scripting abilities (Python/Jython, UNIX shell) and hands-on expertise with Jenkins, Helm Charts, and Nexus to support scalable infrastructure and reliable software

Qualifications

• Overall 10+ years of release management experience including DevOps, configuration management, build and deployment.
• Experience deploying using DevOps and automation, with strong problem solving and project management skills.
• Hands-on administration/automation of container deployments in Kubernetes/OpenShift.
• Proficiency in scripting (Python/Jython, UNIX Shell) and in tools like Jenkins, Helm, GIT, Nexus.

Responsibilities

• Lead release management activities including deployment automation and configuration management.
• Administer and automate argosCD, XL Deploy/Release, and related tooling.
• Automate infrastructure and delivery pipelines with Python/Jython and shell scripts.
• Collaborate with developers to ensure code integrity and smooth deployment processes.

Skills

Release management

DevOps

CI/CD

Automation

Python/Jython

Shell scripting

Jenkins

GIT

Kubernetes/OpenShift

Education

Bachelor of Technology/Engineering

Tools

argosCD

XL Deploy

XL Release

Helm Charts

Sonatype Nexus

Job description

Education Bachelor of Technology/Engineering

Job Description

Overall Accountability: Overall 10 plus years of experience in Release Management which includes DevOps with expertise in with Configuration Management, Build, Release Management, Linux Administration, Continuous Integration, Configuration management, Automation, Monitoring, and Tooling. Broad practical knowledge of numerous CI/CD technologies.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Experienced in leading and managing Release Management activities including Deployment using DevOps, Deployment Automation, Configuration Management and Automation.
• Multiple years of hands on experience in administration and configuration of argosCD, XL/digital.ai Deploy and XL/digital.ai Release Tool.
• Multiple years of hands on experience in administration and automation of container based deployments in Kubernetes/OpenShift.
• Experience in writing playbook / cookbooks/run books for application deployment.
• Designed end to end automation of infrastructure and continuous delivery of the applications by integrating and automating with python/jython scripts, UNIX Shell scripting, Jenkins, Helm Chart, GitLAB and Sonartype Nexus.
• Hands-on Experience of the J2EE Framework and its components as related to Java build, test, deployment and release management initiatives.
• Good Knowledge and extensive working experience in handling GIT Repository.
• Good Knowledge and extensive working experience in handling Sonartype Nexus Repository.
• Good Knowledge and extensive working experience in Helm Charts and Repository.
• Responsible for deploying best SCM processes and procedures in the organization.
• Worked closely with software developers for controls, code integrity, and code conflict resolution.
• Rich experience about Application Infrastructure (servers, load balancers, web application firewalls).
• Ability to handle multiple and moderately sized assignments simultaneously.
• Must have strong analytical, problem solving, communication, project management, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, intuitive, leadership skills with ability to work efficiently in both independent and team work environments.

Technical Skills (Must Have)

• Environment: XL Deploy, XL Release, Jenkins, GIT, argosCD, Helm Charts, Sonartype Nexus
• Languages: Python, Jython, UNIX Scripting, Java.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Overall 10 plus years of experience in Release Management which includes DevOps with expertise in with Configuration Management, Build, Release Management, Linux Administration, Continuous Integration, Configuration management, Automation, Monitoring, and Tooling. Broad practical knowledge of numerous CI/CD technologies.
• Experienced in leading and managing Release Management activities including Deployment using DevOps, Deployment Automation, Configuration Management and Automation.
• Multiple years of hands on experience in administration and configuration of argosCD, XL/digital.ai Deploy and XL/digital.ai Release Tool.
• Multiple years of hands on experience in administration and automation of container based deployments in Kubernetes/OpenShift.
• Experience in writing playbook / cookbooks/run books for application deployment.
• Designed end to end automation of infrastructure and continuous delivery of the applications by integrating and automating with python/jython scripts, UNIX Shell scripting, Jenkins, Helm Chart, GitLAB and Sonartype Nexus.
• Hands-on Experience of the J2EE Framework and its components as related to Java build, test, deployment and release management initiatives.
• Good Knowledge and extensive working experience in handling GIT Repository.
• Good Knowledge and extensive working experience in handling Sonartype Nexus Repository.
• Good Knowledge and extensive working experience in Helm Charts and Repository.
• Responsible for deploying best SCM processes and procedures in the organization.
• Worked closely with software developers for controls, code integrity, and code conflict resolution.
• Rich experience about Application Infrastructure (servers, load balancers, web application firewalls).
• Ability to handle multiple and moderately sized assignments simultaneously.
• Must have strong analytical, problem solving, communication, project management, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, intuitive, leadership skills with ability to work efficiently in both independent and team work environments.
• Technical Skills (Must Have) - o Environment: XL Deploy, XL Release, Jenkins, GIT, argosCD, Helm Charts, Sonartype Nexus o Operating Systems: Linux, Windows o Languages: Python, Jython, UNIX Scripting, Java. o Containers: Kubernetes, OpenShift