Automation and Release Engineer

Job Title: Automation and Release Engineer

Client : Wells Fargo

Client Address: 401 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202

Job Duties:

Your main job duties and responsibilities will be as follows:

• Utilize Azure DevOps Server for effective version control, project management, build automation, and reporting.
• Develop multi-branch CI/CD pipelines in Jenkins to facilitate application deployment on OpenShift.
• Monitor post-release performance and user feedback to identify issues and inform future releases.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts by gathering metrics and conducting retrospectives on release processes.
• Design and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform for provisioning and managing cloud resources in Azure and Google Cloud Platform.
• Leverage Google Cloud Platform and Azure services to build, deploy, and scale applications while ensuring optimal resource utilization and cost management.
• Conduct cost analysis and optimization for cloud resource usage in Google Cloud Platform and Azure, ensuring budget compliance.
• Integrate monitoring and logging solutions in cloud environments to track application performance and troubleshoot issues effectively.
• Visit beta testing sites to evaluate software performance and gather user feedback for future enhancements.
• Conduct historical analyses of test results to identify trends and improve testing methodologies.
• Evaluate and recommend software for testing or bug tracking to enhance overall quality assurance processes.
• Modify existing software to correct errors, adapt to new hardware, or improve performance.
• Manage comprehensive CI/CD processes using GIT, Nexus, Jenkins, Maven, and Docker for seamless deployment in GKE clusters.
• Scale and monitor OpenShift pods and Kubernetes clusters, performing necessary restarts to resolve application performance issues.
• Administer and enhance GIT and Jenkins environments, integrating various tools and plugins to optimize workflow efficiency.
• Gather and analyze business requirements to optimize Jenkins and Azure builds, configuring complex workflows and security schemes.
• Monitor application performance using APM in OpenShift and Kubernetes, filtering metrics at the pod's environment variable level.
• Create and document comprehensive test plans, scenarios, and automated testing tools to ensure software quality and reliability.
• Investigate customer problems referred by technical support, providing solutions to enhance user experience.
• Review software documentation to ensure technical accuracy, compliance, and completeness, mitigating risks associated with software releases.
• Identify program deviations from standards and suggest modifications to ensure compliance with best practices.
• Perform initial debugging procedures by reviewing configuration files, logs, and code to determine the source of breakdowns.
• Design and develop automate testing tools to streamline testing processes and improve efficiency.
• Edit existing ANT/MAVEN files to address errors or adapt to changes in project requirements.
• Install and configure replicas of software production environments, including Kubernetes clusters, to facilitate thorough testing of software performance.
• Collaborate with field staff or customers to evaluate or diagnose problems and recommend effective solutions.
• Coordinate user or third-party testing efforts to ensure thorough validation of software functionality.
• Manage software release schedules, ensuring timely delivery of applications and updates to production environments.
• Conduct release readiness assessments to evaluate the quality and stability of software prior to deployment.
• Develop and maintain release documentation, including release notes and deployment plans, to facilitate smooth transitions between environments.
• Implement rollback procedures and strategies to mitigate risks associated with software deployments.
• Recommend the purchase of equipment to control dust, temperature, or humidity in areas of system installation, ensuring optimal operating conditions.
• Store, retrieve, and manipulate data for analysis of system capabilities and requirements, informing development and operational decisions.

Minimum Education Requirement: This position requires, at least minimum, a bachelor s degree in computer science, computer information systems, information technology, or a combination of education and experience equating to the U.S. equivalent of a Bachelor s degree in one of the aforementioned subjects

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