Senior CI/CD Platform Engineer

Senior CI/CD Platform Engineer Contract Position: 12 months + potential extension
Location: Dallas, TX (Local candidates only - Hybrid schedule)

We are seeking a Senior CI/CD Platform Engineer to support and evolve the enterprise code management and automation ecosystem. This role focuses on CI/CD platform engineering, infrastructure automation, and modernization initiatives that enable scalable, secure, and efficient software delivery practices. The successful candidate will work closely with engineering and application teams to optimize CI/CD pipelines, improve operational performance, and support ongoing platform transformation across cloud and containerized environments.
Requirements:

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
• GitLab Certified Administrator certification is highly desirable
• 5+ years of experience in Software Configuration Management, DevOps, or related disciplines
• Strong experience administering and supporting GitLab in an enterprise environment
• Hands-on experience with Terraform, Ansible, and infrastructure-as-code practices
• Knowledge of container platforms such as Kubernetes and OpenShift
• Experience with cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, or IBM Cloud
• Strong understanding of SDLC methodologies and DevOps principles
• Experience with branching strategies such as GitFlow and GitLab Flow
• Experience configuring and managing GitLab runners, groups, projects, and permissions at scale
• Strong troubleshooting, incident management, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical teams
• Availability to participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation
• Some experience with JFrog administration
• Experience supporting GitLab Self-Managed environments
• Experience with build, release, and software quality management practices
• Knowledge of Agile, CI, and CD practices
• Experience with scripting or programming knowledge to support automation and tooling initiatives

Responsibilities:

• Administer and support enterprise GitLab environments, ensuring stability, performance, and security
• Design, build, and optimize CI/CD pipelines to improve software delivery efficiency
• Develop and maintain infrastructure-as-code solutions using Terraform and Ansible
• Partner with application and engineering teams to onboard projects and establish CI/CD best practices
• Create and maintain pipeline templates, runbooks, documentation, and operational standards
• Implement governance, security, and compliance controls across code and deployment workflows
• Automate operational processes, system maintenance tasks, and incident remediation activities
• Troubleshoot and resolve CI/CD, platform, and migration-related issues in a timely manner
• Support cloud, container, and platform modernization initiatives
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to continuously improve development and deployment practices

Genius Road, LLC is proud to be a Certified Women s Business Enterprise, an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.