Job Description

Sr. IT DevOps Architect

Implementation of DevOps tools and processes. Provide design, implementation, configuration, and administration of various CI/CD & DevOps systems that support Java Front-End and DB2 back-end database stored procedures, for Motion Industries critical business systems.

SCOPE

* Performs design, implementation, and management of CI/CD tools and processes
* Performs administrative functions of tools supporting JAVA application environments
* Perform CI/CD functions in coordination with other IT departments to ensure error free implementations
* Supports IT SOX compliance policies and procedures
* Manage the implementation, support, and administration of change management software tools, processes, and procedures

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

* Support company DevOps transformation program, including CI/CD
* Design and implement change and release management tools and processes
* Build and coordinate the implementation of front-end Java applications using a number of products & Tools, including, but not limited to: Jenkins, Subversion, Git, Archiva, Red Hat Linux, Digital.AIs CollabNet/TeamForge, VersionOne, and Continuum products, IBM WebSphere, OpenShift, Kubernetes and other Open Systems tools and software
* Use scripting languages to automate and integrate CI/CD processes and tools
* Work with application developers, project managers, product owners, quality assurance staff, and technical support as needed to coordinate implementation of production changes, and perform roll-back of changes if/when required
* Support the design, implementation, and support of Motion Industries Applications Agile Development process
* Provide administration functions for systems including Jenkins, Git, Subversion, and similar such tools to support CI/CD environments
* This position supports the software development teams as needed to perform functions using the Change Management tools. Provide end-user training as required, when changes to the tools are implemented
* Supports Business Continuance and Disaster Recovery (DR) testing regarding preparing and executing test scripts during the semi-annual DR test events
* Supports Self Testing and Annual Audits by providing the test evidence and documentation as requested during testing for compliance with IT SOX and PCI audit requirements
* Daily communication with all IT departments, especially software development and QA
* Software/Toolset Vendors
* Software Quality Assurance team interaction

Education & Experience

* Strong attention to detail
* Ability to lead effectively across organizations and engagements, preferably from a professional services organization or similar
* Experience with DevSecOps systems and Agile Software Development processes
* Technical skills include Jenkins, Git, Subversion, Python, Maven, Scripting languages, Red Hat Linux, Windows LAN/Server environment, MS Office, and Internet technologies
* IBM zOS (JCL, TSO, CList, DB2) a plus
* Project planning and execution
* Must communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
* Minimum of 2 years college is required, with 4-year BS degree in computer science preferred
* Minimum of 7 years of related DevOps system experience is required

GPC believes the fair and equitable treatment of employees, customers, suppliers and other persons is critical to fulfilling its vision and goals. GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPCs policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.