About 28Stone **28Stone** is a **global IT consulting and custom solutions firm** specializing in **capital markets** technology and financial services software. We partner with leading financial institutions in the US and UK to design, build, and deliver high\-performance systems that improve efficiency while reducing risk, cost, and time to market. As a **full\-service technology partner**, we support the full delivery lifecycle \- from advisory and architecture to implementation, testing, and deployment. At 28Stone, we foster a culture of learning, openness, and collaboration. Recognized with **Top 1% Workplace Awards 2024** in the "Best Workplace for Talent Investment" category, we are always looking for motivated professionals eager to grow their careers while building impactful financial technology for global markets. **Your Impact Zone** **CI/CD Platform Engineering** * Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines across platforms including Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, and Azure DevOps. * Build scalable and reusable pipeline frameworks that support multiple application teams and technology stacks. * Ensure pipeline reliability, performance, and security through standardized templates and automation practices. * Maintain and improve CI/CD infrastructure used by development teams. **Pipeline Framework \& Library Development** * Develop and maintain shared pipeline libraries and reusable automation modules used across multiple CI/CD pipelines. * Implement standardized build, test, artifact, and deployment workflows. * Create reusable templates and pipeline patterns that support consistent software delivery practices. * Develop pipeline libraries using Groovy (for Jenkins) or equivalent scripting frameworks depending on the CI/CD platform in use. * Integrate CI/CD pipelines with artifact repositories, container registries, and deployment platforms. **Kubernetes \& Container Platform Integration** * Develop and maintain CI/CD workflows that deploy containerized applications to Kubernetes platforms. * Support deployment automation for containerized workloads on Red Hat OpenShift or equivalent Kubernetes distributions. * Implement deployment automation using Helm charts, Kubernetes manifests, or equivalent container deployment frameworks. * Integrate pipelines with container build systems and container registries. * Troubleshoot Kubernetes deployments, container runtime issues, and platform integration challenges. **Data DevOps \& Database Pipeline Automation** * Design and implement CI/CD pipelines supporting database and data platform deployments. * Automate database schema management and change delivery using tools such as Liquibase, Redgate, or equivalent database DevOps tools. * Support pipelines integrating with platforms such as Databricks, SQL Server, or equivalent data platforms. * Develop and maintain database deployment automation within GitLab CI orequivalent CI/CD systems. * Write, validate, and troubleshoot SQL queries used within automated pipeline workflows. * Support administration and configuration required to enable database deployment automation and pipeline execution. **Cloud \& Platform Automation** * Implement CI/CD workflows for deploying applications to cloud environments. * Support automation for cloud\-based services such as Azure App Services, Azure Functions, or equivalent cloud platform services. * Integrate CI/CD pipelines with cloud deployment tools and APIs. * Assist teams in implementing automated build and deployment pipelines for cloud\-hosted applications. **Developer \& Data Team Enablement** * Collaborate with development and data engineering teams to design effective CI/CD and data pipeline workflows. * Provide technical guidance on pipeline architecture, automation patterns, and DevOps best practices. * Assist teams in onboarding applications and data workloads to enterprise CI/CD platforms. * Troubleshoot pipeline failures and build issues across application and data platforms. **Observability \& Operational Excellence** * Implement logging, monitoring, and alerting for CI/CD systems and pipeline workflows. * Analyze pipeline performance metrics to improve build reliability and developer productivity. * Maintain documentation, runbooks, and technical standards for CI/CD platform usage. **Requirements** Please mind that role requires to work according to **US time zone (13:00 \- 22:00 Portugal time zone).** * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field. * Proven experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or equivalent CI/CD platforms. * Demonstrated experience developing shared pipeline libraries, reusable pipeline templates, or CI/CD automation frameworks. * Experience building or maintaining Jenkins Shared Libraries, GitLab CI templates, or equivalent reusable pipeline frameworks. * Experience working with container technologies and Kubernetes\-based platforms. * Experience supporting deployments to Kubernetes, OpenShift, or equivalent container orchestration platforms. * Experience implementing DevOps automation supporting data platforms and database deployment pipelines. * Hands\-on experience working with technologies such as Liquibase, Redgate, Databricks, SQL Server, or equivalent data platform technologies. * Experience writing and troubleshooting SQL queries used within automated deployment or data processing workflows. * Strong scripting or programming experience in languages such as Groovy, Python, Bash, or equivalent automation languages. * Experience working with artifact repositories and container registries. * Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills for build systems and CI/CD environments. * Excellent collaboration and communication skills working with development and data engineering teams. **Considered as advantage:** * Experience administering or deploying CI/CD infrastructure used by enterprise development teams. * Experience with Red Hat OpenShift or equivalent enterprise Kubernetes platforms. * Experience implementing CI/CD workflows that deploy applications to Azure App * Services, Azure Functions, or equivalent cloud platforms. * Experience integrating CI/CD pipelines with artifact repositories and container registries. * Experience implementing security scanning, artifact signing, or software supply chain security within pipelines. * Familiarity with Infrastructure\-as\-Code tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or equivalent automation frameworks. * Experience working in enterprise or regulated environments. **Benefits** **Flexible Work** * Hybrid, remote, or office\-based options, depending on location. * Work from our office in Leiria or remotely from Portugal. **Learning \& Growth** * Training budget. * Mentorship programs and tech communities. * Performance reviews and career growth opportunities. **Team \& Culture** * Social events, team building, and company\-wide gatherings. * Loyalty rewards: gifts, referral bonuses. **Extra Perks by Location** * Coverflex benefits (education, childcare, sports), free parking. **Compensation** 42,000 \- 60,000 EUR Annual Gross We are flexible and use an individual approach with each candidate we meet, so we invite you to apply even if you do not meet some of the listed requirements. Only candidates who have the right to work in Portugal are considered for this position. The mentioned remuneration may vary depending on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience.