Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Value Spectrum Technologies LLC, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today! **Title:** **Harness CI/CD Implementation Consultant** **Location: Remote** **Experience: 8+** **Job Overview:** **Key Responsibilities:** **Project Objective** Design, implement, and configure Harness CI/CD pipelines to enable secure, compliant, and efficient software delivery for our fintech applications while meeting regulatory requirements and industry best practices. **Key Responsibilities** **Implementation & Configuration** - Assess current CI/CD infrastructure and design Harness implementation strategy - Install, configure, and integrate Harness platform with existing tools and infrastructure - Design and build CI/CD pipelines for multiple applications and environments - Configure deployment strategies including canary, blue-green, and rolling deployments - Set up automated testing gates and quality checks within pipelines - Implement secrets management and secure credential handling - Configure cloud connectors for AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, or other cloud providers as needed **Security & Compliance** - Implement role-based access controls (RBAC) and governance policies - Configure audit logging and compliance reporting capabilities - Ensure deployments meet fintech regulatory requirements (SOC 2, PCI-DSS, etc.) - Set up security scanning integration (SAST, DAST, container scanning) - Implement approval workflows and change management processes **Integration & Automation** - Integrate Harness with source control systems (GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket) - Connect artifact repositories (Docker registries, Artifactory, etc.) - Integrate with monitoring and observability tools (Datadog, New Relic, Prometheus, etc.) - Set up notifications and alerting for pipeline events - Configure automated rollback capabilities **Knowledge Transfer & Documentation** - Train development and DevOps teams on Harness platform usage - Create comprehensive documentation for pipeline configurations and best practices - Develop runbooks for common operational scenarios - Conduct workshops and hands-on training sessions - Provide post-implementation support during transition period **Required Qualifications** **Technical Expertise** - 5+ years of experience in DevOps, CI/CD, and software delivery - 2+ years of hands-on experience with Harness platform (Harness CD, CI, or both) - Strong experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) - Proficiency with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform) - Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates) - Knowledge of scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell) - Understanding of GitOps principles and practices **Fintech Experience** - Previous implementation experience in financial services or fintech environments - Understanding of fintech compliance requirements (SOC 2, PCI-DSS, GDPR) - Experience with regulated deployment processes and audit trails - Knowledge of financial services security standards and best practices **Soft Skills** - Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities - Strong documentation and training skills - Ability to work independently and drive projects to completion - Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail **Preferred Qualifications** - Harness certification (Harness Certified Professional or Architect) - Experience with microservices architectures - Knowledge of service mesh technologies (Istio, Linkerd) - Familiarity with APM and monitoring tools - Experience with automated testing frameworks - Background in SRE practices and principles **Deliverables** - Fully functional Harness CI/CD environment - Production-ready deployment pipelines for all critical applications - Security and compliance configuration documentation - Training materials and recorded sessions - Best practices guide and troubleshooting documentation - Handover plan with transition support