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Recruitment for the role of Senior Manager/Chief Manager - CI/CD &ReleaseAbout GeM Government eMarketplace (GeM) is a unified digitalplatform that facilitates end-to-end procurement of goods and services by various government departments, organizations, and public sector undertakings (PSUs). Our Honourable Prime Minister’s concerted efforts to harness the power of digital platforms to achieve ‘Minimum Government, Maximum Governance’ led to the genesis of GeM in 2016. GeM provides a paperless, cashless and contactless ecosystem for government buyers to directly purchase products and services from pan-India sellers and service providers through an online platform. GeM covers the entire gamut of procurement process, right from vendor registration and item selection by buyers to receipt of goods and facilitation of timely payments. GeM has envisioned to utilise the agility and speed that come along with a digital platform created with a strategic intent to reinvigorate public procurement systems and bring about a lasting change for the underserved as well as the nation. Built on the pillars of Efficiency, Transparency and Inclusivity, GeM has emerged as a digital tool in nation’s interest, aimed at catalyzing excellence in public procurement. To know more about us, please visit-You may also follow us on social media platforms like – Twitter ,LinkedIn, Koo App, YouTube, Facebook GeM invites applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the following position(s) on Contractual Basis:This is a contractual engagement under the Project Management Unit (PMU) for an initialperiod of 5 years, extendable based on performance and organizational requirements.Eligible applicants can apply by17-Feb-26 .GeM selection committee reserves the right to relax or extend the eligibility criteria and educational qualifications. The crucial date for determining eligibility will be the last date of receipt of applications. No applications shall be entertained under any circumstances after the stipulated date. Incomplete applications without application form shall not be considered. GeM reserves the right to shortlist candidates for interview. Applicants should note that mere fulfilment of minimum eligibility criteria may not ensure consideration for short listingfor interview. GeM will not entertain any correspondence on this subject and decisions of GeM will be final in all matters.JOB SUMMARY The individual will be responsible for orchestrating the continuous integration, continuous delivery, and release management processes. Your role will ensure seamless and efficient delivery of high-quality software products into production environments. You will collaborate closely with development, operations, and other cross-functional teams to establish and optimize CI/CD pipelines, automate release processes, and enhance overall software delivery capabilities. You will design,review and maintain CI/CD pipelines, coordinate with cross-functional teams for updates and new features, and prioritize system stability, minimizing manual tasks, and ensuring rapid, reliable releases to meet business objectives. The role requires a fast learner, adept at quickly adapting to and mastering new technologies and tools in line with project requirements.ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITY:Act as a SPOC for GeM for the entire CI/CD strategy, execution, and release processes. Oversee CI/CD pipelines for automation of build, test, and deployment processes including security best practices to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of the software. Ensure the scalability, reliability, and performance of the CI/CD infrastructure, overseeing the monitoring solutions to track the health and performance of CI/CD processes. Identify and troubleshoot issues related to the build, test, and deployment processes. Coordinate and manage software releases, ensuring a smooth and timely deployment of applications into production environments. Manage version control systems to track changes and ensure that the correct version of the application is deployed at each stage of the release process. Oversee the management of different environments (development, testing, staging, production) to maintain uniformity across all stages of the release pipeline. Maintain comprehensive documentation of CI/CD processes, configurations, and release procedures. Create and update release notes and documentation for each software release. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements during the release process. Schedule and communicate release plans to relevant stakeholders. Manage relationships with CI/CD tool vendors, ensuring that tools and technologies align with organizational needs and goals. Any other responsibility as may be assigned from time to time.EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS A minimum of 8 years of IT experience, with a track record of managing CI/CD and release process for products for at least 3 years. Hands-on proficiency in open source and cloud native DevOps tools (e.g.,AWS services/tools, Jenkins, Apache Maven, Junit, SonarQube, JMeter etc), strong scripting capabilities (Shell, Python) for automation. Expertise in version control with Git or similar tools and software code repositories. Deep understanding of release management processes, familiarity with containerization(e.g., Docker), and knowledge of container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes etc.EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology/Computer Science/Information Technology/any related field from a reputed university.GOOD TO HAVE SKILLS Experience in e-commerce domain will be an advantage. Relevant certifications depicting extensive knowledge of DevOps e.g.,AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, or Jenkins Certified Engineer, Docker Certified Associate, or GitLab Certified CI/CD Engineer, or similar will be an added advantage. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate complex systems and make data-driven decisions.