GitLab Engineer/Specialist

Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, and administer GitLab (Self-Managed or GitLab Cloud) environments.
• Design, build, and optimize CI/CD pipelines for automated build, testing, and deployment.
• Implement GitLab best practices for branching strategies, version control, and repository management.
• Manage user access, groups, runners, integrations, and security settings.
• Develop automation scripts using Bash, Python, YAML, or similar tools to support DevOps efficiency.
• Deploy and manage GitLab Runners (Docker, Shell, Kubernetes-based runners).
• Integrate GitLab with external systems such as Kubernetes, Docker Registry, Jira, cloud providers, and monitoring tools.
• Ensure security compliance through access control, secrets management, backups, and audit policies.
• Troubleshoot GitLab infrastructure issues, pipeline failures, and integration problems.
• Monitor performance, reliability, and scaling needs of GitLab services.
• Create and maintain documentation, SOPs, and best practices for DevOps workflows.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to support continuous integration and delivery initiatives.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, Engineering, or related field.
• 3–5+ years of hands-on experience as a GitLab Engineer, DevOps Engineer, or CI/CD Specialist.
• Strong expertise in:
  • GitLab administration and CI/CD configuration
  • Git version control and branching strategies
  • GitLab Runners, Docker, Kubernetes
  • YAML pipeline configuration
  • Linux system administration
• Experience with containerization platforms (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and their DevOps tools.
• Strong scripting skills (Bash, Python, PowerShell).
• Troubleshooting mindset with strong analytical skills.

Preferred Qualifications & Certifications:

• GitLab Certified Associate or Professional certification.
• Kubernetes certifications (CKA, CKAD) are a strong plus.
• Experience with Terraform, Ansible, or Infrastructure-as-Code tools.
• Experience with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana).