Configuration Engineer - CI/CD Pipeline (5-7 yrs)

Role : Configuration Engineer (CI/CD, VMware Horizon).

Location : Remote.

Duration : 12 Months.

Experience Required : 5+years.

Experience :

- 3+ years of experience in configuring, managing, and supporting CI/CD pipelines and/or VMware Horizon environments.

- Strong hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab, CircleCI, or Azure DevOps.

- Experience with scripting and automation tools (e., Bash, Python, Groovy, PowerShell).

- Familiarity with VMware Horizon or other virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) solutions.

- Experience troubleshooting user access, connectivity, and performance issues in Horizon or similar VDI platforms.

- Experience in agile environments with a focus on automation and continuous delivery.

Technical Skills :

- CI/CD Tools: Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipeline management tools such as Jenkins, GitLab, Bitbucket, CircleCI, and Azure DevOps.

- Version Control: Proficiency in version control systems such as Git, GitHub, or Bitbucket.

- Automation/Scripting: Strong scripting skills in Bash, Python, Groovy, or PowerShell for automation of deployment and support tasks.

- Virtualization & VDI: Experience with VMware Horizon, Citrix, or similar virtual desktop environments.

- Operating Systems: Knowledge of both Linux and Windows server environments.

- Cloud & Infrastructure: Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and infrastructure-as-code tools (e., Terraform, Ansible).

Preferred Qualifications :

- VMware Horizon certification or other relevant VDI certifications.

- Experience with containerization tools like Docker, Kubernetes, or OpenShift.

- Familiarity with monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or Nagios.

- Experience in cloud-native CI/CD pipeline configuration and cloud infrastructure management.

Key Responsibilities :

CI/CD Pipeline Configuration :

- Pipeline Setup & Maintenance : Design, configure, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for application development, testing, and deployment using industry-standard tools (e.g , Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI, Azure DevOps, etc.)

- Automation & Scripting : Automate and optimize the deployment and testing processes for faster and more reliable software delivery. Use scripting languages (Bash, Python, Groovy, etc.) to build automation workflows.

- Version Control Integration : Integrate version control systems (e., Git, Bitbucket) with CI/CD pipelines to ensure efficient code flow and deployment.

- Environment Configuration : Set up and manage different environments (development, staging, production) to ensure smooth and error-free deployments.

- Monitoring & Reporting : Monitor pipeline performance and troubleshoot issues related to builds, deployments, and test environments. Provide insights and reports on pipeline efficiency and success rates.

- Horizon User Support.

- Horizon Environment Configuration : Configure and optimize VMware Horizon VDI environments for both internal and external users, ensuring optimal performance, security, and usability.

- User Access & Troubleshooting : Provide user support and troubleshooting for Horizon environments, resolving issues related to virtual desktops, applications, connectivity, and performance.

- VDI Customization : Configure and maintain user profiles, application delivery, and policies for Horizon virtual desktops to improve user experience and system efficiency.

- Collaboration with IT Support : Work closely with IT operations and desktop support teams to resolve complex user issues in the Horizon environment and enhance user satisfaction.

- Documentation & Knowledge Base : Create and maintain user guides, troubleshooting manuals, and knowledge base articles for Horizon user support, ensuring that users can quickly find solutions to common problems.