DevOps Application Developer

Job Summary:

We are seeking a DevOps Application Developer to play a key role in integrating E*TRADE's technology stacks with Client, driving the harmonization of our development practices to create a unified developer experience. This role focuses on modernizing our DevOps ecosystem, optimizing build processes, enhancing developer tools, and supporting a global community of developers in an Agile environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• DevOps Modernization:
• Migrate code repositories from on-premise Bitbucket to product-aligned mono-repos on GitHub.
• Transition Java build tools from Maven to Gradle to streamline build processes.
• Harmonize JavaScript build processes for greater efficiency and consistency.
• Toolchain Integration:
• Adopt JFrog Artifactory as a unified artifact repository.
• Implement a common CI/CD toolchain based on GitHub Actions to support continuous integration and deployment pipelines.
• Developer Experience Enhancement:
• Optimize code hygiene through tools like Moderne/Open Rewrite to improve code quality.
• Enhance developer productivity by integrating tools such as Backstage and other DevOps utilities.
• Global Collaboration & Support:
• Collaborate with diverse, global teams, including developers, business analysts, QA, infrastructure teams, and senior management.
• Provide support and enablement to help developers adopt the new DevOps toolchains effectively.

Agile Participation:

Work within Agile teams, actively participating in Agile ceremonies and contributing to sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.

Required Qualifications:

Experience:

3-5 years of experience in Java or JavaScript development.

3-5 years of hands-on experience with Linux-based systems.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python and KornShell (ksh).
• Strong knowledge of build systems like Gradle, Maven, or NPM.
• Experience with Git, Bitbucket, and GitHub for source code management.
• Proficiency in CI/CD tools, particularly Jenkins and GitHub Actions.

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Self-motivated, highly organized, and adaptable in fast-paced environments.

Desired (Nice-to-Have) Skills:

• Familiarity with Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) processes.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration.
• Ability to gather and analyze metrics to assess and improve DevOps processes.
• Interest in exploring areas beyond the immediate role, including backend development and cross-team collaboration.

Education: Bachelors Degree