Platform Engineer - CI/CD & Security
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