CI/CD & Automation Specialist

About The Company

FOP Cat LLC is a software consulting firm. We are a nimble crew of 10x developers. At devdev, every project is a partnership. Clients choose us because we combine reliability, transparency, and technical depth with a straightforward, results-driven approach. We believe in clear communication, delivering on our promises, and finding solutions that make a lasting impact.

About the Job

We are seeking a CI/CD & Automation Specialist to design, implement, and optimize automated build, test, and deployment pipelines for our clients. This role focuses on reducing human error, improving release speed, and ensuring consistent software delivery processes. You will work closely with development and operations teams to integrate testing, deployment, and rollback capabilities into robust CI/CD workflows.

What You'll Be Doing

• Design and implement CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins.
• Integrate automated testing into build and deployment workflows.
• Standardize environment configurations across development, staging, and production.
• Implement deployment strategies such as blue/green, canary, or rolling updates.
• Develop automated rollback procedures to minimize downtime from failed releases.
• Monitor pipeline performance and provide ongoing optimization recommendations.

Required Skills

• Proven experience creating and maintaining CI/CD pipelines in production environments.
• Proficiency with automation tools such as GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar.
• Understanding of deployment strategies and automated testing integration.
• Familiarity with cloud-native deployments on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Experience with scripting languages (Bash, Python, etc.) for automation tasks.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a remote-first environment.

Company Culture and Benefits

A Healthy, Flexible Work Environment

• Remote-First Culture – We operate 100% remotely, empowering you to work where you thrive.
• Work-Life Balance – We actively prevent overwork and encourage meaningful time off.
• Autonomy & Accountability – We trust our people to own their work while upholding our “Don’t F-word It Up for Everyone Else” (DFIUfEE) principle.

Career Growth & Learning

Professional Growth & Support

• Annual professional development stipend for courses, certifications, and conferences (Contractors not eligible).
• Dedicated budget for ergonomic and productivity-enhancing workspace equipment (Contractors not eligible).

Work Place Policy

1. Our Work Environment

We are a fully remote, globally connected team. We communicate primarily through chatops (Slack/Discord + integrated tools) and occasional video calls. Our culture is built on transparency, written communication, and asynchronous updates.

2. Competitive Pay & Benefits

Competitive Pay – We benchmark compensation against top market rates for your role and region.

Health Benefits – We provide comprehensive health coverage (varies by country of residence, Contractors not eligible).

Equipment Allowance – New hires receive a stipend to set up or upgrade their remote workspace (Contractors not eligible).

3. Autonomy & Trust

We hire people for their skills and judgment, not to micromanage them. You have full autonomy over your workday as long as:

- Commitments are met.

- Communication is clear and timely.

- Your actions align with our guiding principle (DFIUfEE).

4. Work-Life Balance

We believe great work comes from a balanced life. We set realistic project timelines, encourage breaks, and respect personal time zones.

5. Generous PTO Policy (Contractors not eligible)

- Paid Time Off – Minimum of 30 days PTO per year (including public holidays).

- No PTO Shaming – Taking time off is expected and supported.

- Flexible Scheduling – Plan your PTO in a way that doesn’t DFIUfEE for clients or teammates.

6. Communication Expectations

- Use chatops for all project-related updates so everyone stays in the loop.

- Document decisions in the shared workspace.

- When in doubt, over-communicate.

7. Performance & Accountability

We measure performance by impact, reliability, and collaboration—not hours logged. We encourage experimentation, but mistakes should be owned, learned from, and fixed quickly.

Closing

We’re here to build meaningful work together without unnecessary stress or bureaucracy. Respect the work, respect the team, respect yourself—and don’t f-word it up for everyone else.