This is a remote position.
Role Overview
We are looking for a highly skilled Senior DevOps Engineer with expertise in Copado to design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines for Salesforce environments. The role focuses on automation, release management, environment strategy, and DevOps best practices to enable faster, reliable, and secure deployments.
Key Responsibilities
1. DevOps Strategy & Implementation
Define and implement Salesforce DevOps strategy using Copado
Establish best practices for:
Version control
Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)
Drive DevOps maturity across teams
2. Copado Configuration & Management
Configure and manage:
Copado pipelines
User stories and commits
Promotion paths across environments
Customize Copado workflows and automation
3. CI/CD Pipeline Management
Build and maintain pipelines for:
Automated builds
Testing and deployments
Integrate with tools:
Git (GitHub, Bitbucket, GitLab)
Jenkins / Azure DevOps (if hybrid setup)
Enable automated validation and rollback mechanisms
4. Environment & Release Management
Manage Salesforce environments:
Dev, QA, UAT, Staging, Production
Handle:
Environment strategy
Sandbox management
Refresh cycles
Plan and execute release cycles
5. Version Control & Branching Strategy
Implement and manage:
Git branching strategies (feature, release, hotfix)
Ensure proper versioning and traceability
Resolve merge conflicts and deployment issues
6. Automation & Quality Gates
Automate:
Code quality checks (PMD, SonarQube)
Unit testing and validation
Enforce quality gates:
Test coverage
Static code analysis
Integrate QA processes into pipelines
7. Deployment & Troubleshooting
Perform and monitor deployments using Copado
Troubleshoot:
Deployment failures
Metadata conflicts
Ensure minimal downtime and zero-defect releases
8. Security & Compliance
Ensure secure deployments:
Role-based access
Audit trails
Maintain compliance with organizational standards
9. Collaboration & Leadership
Work with:
Developers, QA, Architects
Release Managers
Mentor junior DevOps engineers
Drive continuous improvement initiatives
KPIs / Success Metrics
Deployment success rate
Reduction in deployment time
Number of automated processes
Defect leakage to production
Release cycle efficiency
Role Differentiator (Senior Level)
Owns end-to-end DevOps lifecycle
Drives automation and standardization
Handles complex deployments and multi-org strategies
Mentors teams and defines best practices
Requirements
Required Skills & Qualifications
Technical Skills
Strong experience with:
Copado (mandatory)
Salesforce platform (Admin + Development understanding)
Expertise in:
CI/CD concepts and pipeline design
Git (branching, merging, conflict resolution)
Experience with:
Salesforce DX (SFDX)
Metadata API / Packaging
Tools & Technologies
Copado
Git (GitHub, Bitbucket, GitLab)
CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Azure DevOps)
Code quality tools (PMD, SonarQube)
API tools (Postman)
Certifications (Mandatory)
Copado Fundamentals / Copado DevOps Certification
Salesforce Administrator or Platform Developer I
Experience Requirements
4–7+ years of IT experience
3–5+ years in DevOps / CI-CD
2–4+ years working with Copado for Salesforce deployments
Soft Skills
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
Excellent communication and coordination ability
Ability to manage multiple releases and deadlines
Leadership and mentoring capability