AWS DevOps Architect - CI/CD Migration

Veriipro; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Veriipro is seeking a highly skilled individual in Jersey City, NJ, specializing in Cloud and DevOps architecture and Jenkins pipeline migration. The role involves multi-faceted responsibilities ranging from migration assessment to CI/CD standardization and legacy platform decommissioning.

The successful candidate will have strong experience in AWS, modern CI/CD tools, and infrastructure as code practices. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and AWS certification are preferred. Join us to lead transformative migration projects.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with AWS Cloud and DevOps architecture.
• Expertise in Jenkins administration, pipeline development, and migration.
• Hands‑on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/CloudFormation).

Responsibilities

• Perform Jenkins environment discovery, including pipelines, Jenkinsfiles, shared libraries.
• Configure and validate cloud infrastructure and network connectivity.
• Lead migration of Jenkins pipelines to target CI/CD platforms.
• Support production cutovers and transition activities.

Skills

AWS Cloud and DevOps architecture

Jenkins administration

Pipeline development and migration

CI/CD platforms (Harness, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, Azure DevOps)

Docker

Kubernetes

Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/CloudFormation)

Git

CI/CD automation

DevSecOps

Scripting (Python, Bash, Groovy, PowerShell)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

AWS certification preferred

Job description

Roles and Responsibilities

Migration Assessment & Planning

• Perform Jenkins environment discovery, including pipelines, Jenkinsfiles, shared libraries, credentials, agents, plugins, and dependencies.
• Assess migration readiness and classify pipelines based on complexity.
• Build migration wave plans and remediation roadmaps.

Platform Foundation

• Configure and validate cloud infrastructure, network connectivity, access controls, delegates/runners, and enterprise integrations.
• Implement integrations with SCM tools, artifact repositories, cloud platforms, Kubernetes environments, and secrets management solutions.
• Develop operational runbooks and support procedures.

CI/CD Migration & Standardization

• Lead migration of Jenkins pipelines to target CI/CD platforms.
• Develop and enforce reusable pipeline templates and standardized deployment patterns.
• Convert legacy pipeline constructs into scalable and maintainable CI/CD frameworks.
• Integrate build, test, security scan, deployment, and notification workflows.

Remediation & Validation

• Resolve unsupported plugins, scripts, and custom implementations.
• Execute validation testing, parallel runs, and parity checks.
• Produce migration evidence and validation documentation.

Cutover & Stabilization

• Support production cutovers and transition activities.
• Monitor and stabilize migrated pipelines.
• Troubleshoot build and deployment issues and optimize performance.
• Capture lessons learned and continuously improve migration templates and processes.

Legacy Platform Decommissioning

• Support phased retirement of legacy CI/CD infrastructure.
• Archive required build history and audit evidence.
• Assist with credential cleanup, access reviews, and infrastructure decommissioning.

Required Skills

• Strong experience with AWS Cloud and DevOps architecture.
• Expertise in Jenkins administration, pipeline development, and migration.
• Experience with modern CI/CD platforms such as Harness, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, or Azure DevOps.
• Hands‑on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/CloudFormation).
• Strong knowledge of Git, CI/CD automation, DevSecOps, and secrets management.
• Experience integrating SCM, artifact repositories, container registries, and cloud platforms.
• Proficiency in scripting using Python, Bash, Groovy, or PowerShell.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• AWS certification preferred.
• Experience with large‑scale CI/CD transformation and migration programs.