Salesforce DevOps Engineer - Azure Cloud (5-10 yrs)

About the Role :

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Microsoft Azure DevOps Engineer to join our team and play a pivotal role in establishing and maintaining robust CI/CD pipelines for Salesforce deployments.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in Azure DevOps, an understanding of Salesforce metadata management, and the ability to implement DevOps best practices tailored to Salesforce deployments.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Pipeline Configuration and Management :

- Design, implement, and maintain Azure DevOps pipelines for Salesforce CI/CD processes.

- Configure build and release definitions for automating metadata deployment and retrieval.

- Utilize tools such as Salesforce CLI, Git, and Azure DevOps YAML pipelines.

2. Source Control Management :

- Implement branching strategies to enable parallel development and effective code review processes.

- Integrate Salesforce metadata and code with Git repositories.

- Manage merge conflicts and ensure repository hygiene.

3. Environment Management :

- Establish and manage sandbox environments for development, testing, and staging.

- Automate the process of sandbox refresh and configuration.

- Ensure proper deployment tracking across environments.

4. Deployment Automation :

- Build scripts and templates to automate Salesforce metadata deployments.

- Configuring gating and approval process for branches and pull requests

- Develop validation steps to catch errors early in the deployment cycle.

- Implement rollback mechanisms to handle failed deployments.

5. Monitoring and Troubleshooting :

- Monitor pipeline health and performance, ensuring minimal downtime.

- Troubleshoot and resolve pipeline or deployment issues promptly.

- Analyze deployment logs and improve automation reliability.

6. Compliance and Security :

- Enforce deployment compliance with organizational security policies.

- Secure sensitive credentials using Azure Key Vault and other recommended tools.

- Implement guardrails to prevent unauthorized changes to Salesforce environments.

7. Collaboration and Training :

- Work closely with Salesforce developers, architects, and administrators to align DevOps processes with business needs.

- Provide training and documentation on pipeline usage and DevOps best practices.

8. DevOps Best Practices :

- Champion DevOps culture by promoting automation, repeatability, and accountability in the Salesforce development lifecycle.

- Stay updated with the latest in Salesforce DX and Azure DevOps technologies and integrate them into the pipeline as needed.

- Build new automation and CI/CD capabilities to increase delivery velocity across the development squads

Qualifications and Skills :

Technical Skills :

- Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps, including Pipelines, Repos, and Artifacts.

- Proficiency with Salesforce metadata management (including OmniStudio) and tools such as Salesforce DX, Salesforce CLI, PMD, and Integrations.

- Strong understanding of Git-based version control systems.

- Experience with scripting languages like PowerShell, Bash, or Python.

- Familiarity with YAML pipeline configurations and parameterized builds.

Experience :

- Proven track record of setting up and managing CI/CD pipelines for Salesforce projects.

- Knowledge of Salesforce deployment tools like Copado, Gearset, or Jenkins (a plus).

- Understanding of Agile and DevOps principles.

Soft Skills :

- Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

- Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.

- Self-motivated with a commitment to continuous learning and process improvement