DevOps Software Engineer (Gitlab)

Our centralized Software Development LifeCycle platform, based on GitLab and JFrog Artifactory, provides core capabilities to software developers across SIX.  We are looking for a DevOps Engineer to maintain and evolve our GitLab platform and enhance our GitLab components with related tooling, that empower product teams across the organization to increase efficacy and code quality.

• Take a leading role in maintaining and evolving our corporate SIX GitLab platform running in Azure
• Design, implement, and manage GitLab components and configurations (groups, projects, runners, pipelines, templates, shared libraries)
• Build and maintain shared CI/CD pipelines, reusable templates, automations and best-practice patterns for delivery at scale
• Implement and maintain GitLab Runners (Kubernetes, autoscaling, Docker, Shell) with enterprise-grade reliability and security
• Drive continuous improvement through automation, AI solutions, self-service capabilities and feedback loops
• Create documentation, runbooks, and internal enablement materials; deliver training and provide Tier 2/3 support for GitLab and related tools

• 5+ years of experience in DevOps, Platform Engineering, or SRE, with focus on GitLab administration and CI/CD. Experience with GitLab Premium or Ultimate features is a plus
• Proficiency with CI/CD concepts: branching strategies, pipeline as code, artifacts, environments, approvals, and compliance controls
• Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes),  deploying/scaling GitLab Runners on K8s, Prometheus and Grafana
• Familiarity with IaC tools (Terraform, Helm) and configuration management (Ansible or similar). Strong scripting and automation skills (Bash, Python or similar)
• Strong problem-solving skills, ownership mindset, and ability to work cross-functionally
• Team-player with good verbal and written skills in English