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GitLab Platform and CI/CD Engineer

--OPEXOR UAE--

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As a member of our organization, you will work cross-functionally with teams across the business to design, build, and deliver innovative, market-leading products. You will join a growing company that offers competitive benefits, clear opportunities for career advancement, and the chance to learn and grow alongside accomplished industry leaders. We are seeking an experienced, high-performing professional who is motivated to make a meaningful impact.

This role requires both creativity and analytical rigor The ideal candidate is proactive, solution-oriented, and demonstrates a strong sense of ownership with a results-driven mindset. Success in this position requires excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to execute effectively in a fast-paced environment.

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Role OverviewKey ResponsibilitiesRequired Skills and ExperienceRequired CertificationsExpected Deliverables

Role Overview

 The GitLab Platform and CI/CD Engineer is responsible for implementing GitLab as the central DevOps platform for source control, merge request governance, CI/CD, runners, artifact workflows, signed commit controls, feature flags, and deployment promotion across environments. 



Key Responsibilities

  • Install, configure, and harden GitLab Self-Managed in line with the approved architecture  
  • Configure groups, projects, RBAC, protected branches, merge request approvals, CODEOWNERS, and release controls  
  • Design and implement reusable GitLab CI/CD templates for build, test, package, deploy, and rollback  
  • Configure and operate shared, protected, Terraform, security, DAST, and deployment runner pools  
  • Implement signed commit verification, pipeline controls, artifact retention, package workflows, and evidence capture  
  • Integrate GitLab with OpenShift, Quay, CIAM, object storage, and ServiceNow touchpoints  
  • Support feature flag enablement and controlled release workflows using GitLab Feature Flags  



Required Skills and Experience

  • 6+ years of overall experience in DevOps, platform engineering, or CI/CD engineering  
  • 3+ years of strong hands-on GitLab administration and GitLab CI/CD experience  
  • Strong experience building reusable YAML pipelines, protected pipeline models, and runner execution patterns  
  • Experience with Git workflows, merge request policies, artifact/package management, and release governance  
  • Experience integrating CI/CD with container registries, Kubernetes or OpenShift, and enterprise identity systems  
  • Strong troubleshooting skills across runner failures, job queueing, pipeline performance, and deployment orchestration  
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Required Certifications

  • GitLab Certified Git Associate  
  • GitLab Certified CI/CD Associate  
  • Red Hat EX280 or EX188 preferred for candidates supporting OpenShift-integrated delivery workflows  
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Expected Deliverables

  • Configured GitLab platform and governance model  
  • Reusable CI/CD template library  
  • Runner pool configuration and capacity baseline  
  • Artifact retention and package management setup  
  • Signed commit and feature flag workflow enablement  
  • Deployment and promotion integration with OpenShift and Quay 



Key Responsibilities

  • Present technical solutions
  • Meet sprint objectives
  • Translate requirements into solutions
  • Design and build systems
  • Maintain platforms and integrations

Must Have

  • Bachelor Degree or Higher
  • Passion for software products
  • Perfect written English
  • Highly creative and autonomous
  • Valid work permit for GCC

Nice to have

  • Technical documentation experience
  • Multi-language programming skills
  • Cloud platform and AI exposure
  • Strong analytical skills

What Makes This Role Rewarding?


  • A highly capable team of professionals working within a collaborative, inclusive, and transparent culture
  • Strong leadership that empowers teams with effective tools, sound decision-making, and flexible work practices
  • A streamlined operating environment that minimizes bureaucracy and enables ownership, accountability, and autonomy
  • Opportunities to broaden industry knowledge by working across diverse business sectors
  • The ability to design and deliver impactful technical solutions that provide ongoing value to customers and end users.
  • Meaningful responsibilities and engaging challenges within a fast-growing, continuously evolving organization

What We Offer

At Opexor, every team member, whether working remotely or in person, has the opportunity to see the direct impact of their work and contribute meaningfully to the company’s success. We value ownership, accountability, and outcomes, ensuring individual contributions are visible and recognized.
We actively foster connection and engagement across distributed teams through a mix of virtual and in-person initiatives, including wellness activities, team-building events, knowledge-sharing sessions, and social gatherings designed to strengthen collaboration and culture regardless of location.

Perks

Competitive compensation package
Flexible PTO.

Professional Development

Grow expertise with enterprise grade platforms.

Team Collaboration

Join a skilled supportive engineering team.

Travel

Depending on the role, opportunities for international travel and professional exposure may be available.

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