DevOps Engineering Design, implement, and maintain highly available and scalable infrastructure on Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE). Administer and optimize GitLab for source code management, CI/CD pipelines, developer productivity, and security controls. Manage and support Jenkins automation servers, including job configuration, plugin management, and system upgrades. Oversee JFrog Artifactory administration, including repository management, access control, artifact lifecycle, and integration with CI/CD pipelines. Collaborate with an external consulting agency providing support for the maintenance of JFrog Artifactory. Build, maintain, and improve CI/CD workflows across R&D teams, proposing the adoption of best practices. Monitor infrastructure performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high service availability. Collaborate closely with R&D development teams and QA teams to foster a DevOps culture and streamline engineering processes. Ensure compliance with security, audit, and data protection requirements. R&D Software Procurement Support Act as the primary point of contact for R&D teams regarding software acquisition requests. Assist in identifying suitable software solutions based on technical, functional, and licensing needs. Collaborate with IT, Finance, Purchasing, and Legal/Compliance teams during the evaluation and purchasing process. Support vendor assessment, quote comparisons, license model evaluations, and cost-benefit analysis. Maintain an updated overview of commonly used R&D software, licenses, renewals, and consumption. Facilitate contract renewals and ensure alignment with budget and strategic priorities. Provide guidance to R&D teams on software usage policies, license compliance, and procurement workflows. Experience & Qualifications Proven experience in a DevOps, Platform Engineering, or Infrastructure role, 2-3 years. Strong hands‑on experience with: GKE (Google Kubernetes Engine): cluster deployment, workload management, monitoring, networking. GitLab Administration: runners, CI/CD configuration, project/group management, security settings. Jenkins Administration: pipeline creation, plugin management, performance tuning. JFrog Artifactory: repository setup, permissions, integration with CI/CD tools. Proficiency with Docker, Kubernetes concepts, and container orchestration. Solid understanding of CI/CD concepts, automation, and DevOps best practices. Experience in Linux systems administration and scripting (Bash, Python, or similar). #J-18808-Ljbffr