Sr. Gitlab Engineer #2998 Category Information Technology Location Dallas, Texas Type Contract
Genius Road
Dallas, Texas, USA
On-site
Gitlab ci/cd expertise
Enterprise administration of gitlab
Bash, python, or go scripting
Drive the strategic redesign and migration of legacy delivery ecosystems into a modern, secure, and scalable GitLab and Podman-based automation platform
Job Summary
Drive the strategic redesign and migration of legacy delivery ecosystems into a modern, secure, and scalable GitLab and Podman-based automation platform.
Operate as a senior technical authority, partnering closely with engineering leadership and cross-functional teams to define CI/CD standards and implement best-in-class delivery workflows.
Lead and architect the full-scale migration from Jenkins and Automic to GitLab CI/CD, administering, optimizing, and scaling GitLab Runners, Projects, Groups, Permissions, and CI/CD governance.
Matching Summary
Drive the strategic redesign and migration of legacy delivery ecosystems into a modern, secure, and scalable GitLab and Podman-based automation platform.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
GitLab CI/CD expertise
enterprise administration of GitLab
Bash, Python, or Go scripting
Infrastructure-as-Code frameworks
Docker and Kubernetes
AWS, GCP, or Azure
secure CI/CD practices
Agile, GitOps, DevSecOps
Nice-to-have
contributions to GitLab or open-source
legacy CI/CD tools
cross-functional leadership skills
Key Requirements
Bachelor’s in Computer Science or related field
GitLab Certified CI/CD Specialist or GitLab Administrator
10+ years in DevOps, Platform Engineering, or Infrastructure Automation
5+ years of hands-on GitLab CI/CD engineering
Expert-level skills in Bash, Python, or Go scripting
Deep experience with Infrastructure-as-Code frameworks
Strong competency with Docker and Kubernetes
Proficiency with AWS, GCP, or Azure
Strong background across legacy and modern CI/CD tools
Expertise with Git, Git branching strategies, and repository architecture
Extensive knowledge of secure CI/CD practices
Solid grounding in Agile, GitOps, DevSecOps, and scalable SCM practices
Excellent communication and cross-functional leadership skills