Senior Software Engineer - DevOps

ZEISS in India

Must-Have Skills (Non-Negotiable)

• Jira: Advanced workflow design, automation, governance, and administration — including configuring complex project schemes, permission structures, and process optimization across enterprise teams
• Confluence: Hands-on experience with add-on/plugin evaluation, configuration, and governance, plus strong content management and collaboration architecture
• Atlassian Cloud platform ownership and administration

Core Technical Requirements

• Strong proficiency in JSON, YAML, and Groovy for configuration-driven automation and CI/CD pipeline design
• Hands-on experience with GitHub Enterprise, Azure DevOps, and modern CI/CD toolchains
• Solid understanding of cloud/platform architecture, DevOps principles, and enterprise security & compliance (IAM, audit readiness, data protection)

Broader Responsibilities the Candidate Will Own

• End-to-end ownership of central development platforms (cloud-based and on-premises where applicable)
• Driving Developer Experience improvements through platform automation, self-service capabilities, and AI/GenAI integration into development workflows
• Managing platform lifecycle topics: roadmaps, releases, licensing, and cost control
• Acting as a consultative partner to development teams, IT security, enterprise architecture, procurement, and external vendors
• Contributing to standardization and scaling of software development processes across the ZEISS Group

Basic Requirements

• University degree in Computer Science, Business Informatics, Engineering, or a comparable IT‑related qualification

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