Position Overview :
We are seeking a skilled and proactive Salesforce DevOps Engineer with hands-on expertise in Gearset and end-to-end Salesforce deployment automation. The ideal candidate will be responsible for implementing robust CI / CD processes, ensuring smooth deployments across environments, and supporting Salesforce developers and admins with scalable DevOps solutions. A strong understanding of Salesforce metadata architecture and DevOps tooling is essential.
Key Responsibilities :
CI / CD Implementation & Management :
- Design, build, and manage scalable CI / CD pipelines for Salesforce using Gearset and other DevOps tools such as Copado or Flosum.
Release Management :
Define and enforce release governance across sandboxes, UAT, staging, and production environments, ensuring high availability and zero-downtime deployments.Automation & Scripting :
Automate deployment tasks including metadata validation, test execution, static code analysis, and backup management using scripting and native tools.Version Control :
Maintain and streamline Git workflows, including branch strategy, pull requests, merges, and tagging. Manage repository structures and coordinate with development teams for version alignment.Collaboration & Enablement :
Work closely with cross-functional teams including developers, QA engineers, release managers, and architects to align on deployment strategies, troubleshoot release issues, and improve delivery timelines.Monitoring & Optimization :
Continuously monitor deployment pipelines for bottlenecks, failed builds, and compliance violations. Optimize configurations and toolchains to improve performance and reliability.Documentation & Best Practices :
Maintain up-to-date documentation of deployment processes, environment maps, and CI / CD architecture. Provide training and onboarding support for DevOps practices and tools across the Salesforce ecosystem.Technical Skills & Competencies :
Skill Area :
Proven experience with Gearset and / or Copado / Flosum for automating deployments and environment management.Deep understanding of CI / CD processes specific to Salesforce; able to build and maintain multi-environment pipelines.Proficiency with Git and Git-based workflows (GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket).Strong grasp of Salesforce metadata, SFDX, sandboxes, and packaging.Familiarity with Shell scripting, Python, or other automation tools (preferred but not mandatory).Exposure to tools like Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI (beneficial).Capable of integrating automated testing frameworks into the deployment process (Apex tests, static code analysis).Experience working in Agile / Scrum teams with Jira or similar ALM tools.Qualifications :
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline.5-6 years of experience in Salesforce DevOps, Release Management, or Deployment Engineering roles.Salesforce certifications (such as Salesforce Administrator, Platform Developer I / II) are an advantage.Prior experience with enterprise-grade Salesforce orgs and deployment of managed / unmanaged packages.Familiarity with data migration tools and sandbox seeding (e.g., Salesforce Data Loader, DataMask) is a plus.(ref : hirist.tech)
