Platform Engineer - CI/CD & Security

Yields.io

Yields.io

Software Engineering

Posted on Apr 14, 2026

How you'll make an impact

CI/CD & Release Management

  • Own and evolve our CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins with advanced Groovy scripting
  • Design and implement release management processes ensuring smooth, predictable deployments
  • Build automated quality gates integrating testing, security scanning, and compliance checks

Security & Vulnerability Management

  • Implement and maintain security scanning across the SDLC (SAST, DAST, SCA, container scanning)
  • Own vulnerability management workflows — from detection to remediation tracking
  • Integrate security tooling into pipelines without slowing down delivery
  • Collaborate with engineering to establish secure coding practices and dependency management

Automation & Developer Experience

  • Develop automation scripts (Python, Bash) that eliminate manual processes and improve team velocity
  • Build self-service tooling that empowers developers to deploy with confidence
  • Create and maintain Helm charts for Kubernetes-native applications
  • Continuously improve build times, feedback loops, and developer productivity

Collaboration & Standards

  • Partner closely with product and engineering teams throughout the entire SDLC
  • Drive DevOps best practices and foster a culture of continuous improvement
  • Define and maintain standards for versioning, branching strategies, and release processes
  • Mentor team members on automation, security, and DevOps methodologies

What we're looking for

Required

  • 5+ years of experience in DevOps/Platform Engineering with a focus on CI/CD and software delivery
  • Expert-level proficiency with Jenkins and Groovy for pipeline automation
  • Strong scripting skills in Python and Bash
  • Production experience managing Kubernetes clusters and creating Helm charts
  • Hands-on experience with security scanning tools and vulnerability management
  • Deep understanding of SDLC processes and Agile/DevOps methodologies
  • Solid grasp of Git workflows and version control best practices
  • Experience with Docker and containerization technologies
  • Proven track record of building automation solutions that measurably improve team velocity
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams

Nice to have

  • Experience with ArgoCD, Terraform
  • Hands-on experience with SonarQube or similar code quality platforms
  • Knowledge of AI-assisted development tooling (automated PR reviews, AI code analysis, intelligent test generation)
  • Experience with observability stacks: OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, Grafana, or Datadog