Senior Software Engineer - DevOps
Zeiss Group Open · verified Oct 24, 2026 At a glance
Senior DevOps & Release role at Zeiss Group. Bangalore · full-time.
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What you'll do
- Run central development platforms across cloud and, where relevant, on-premises environments
- Automate platform work, add self-service options and bring AI or GenAI into development workflows
- Plan platform roadmaps and releases while overseeing licenses and costs
- Advise development, security, architecture and procurement teams, along with external vendors
- Help standardize and scale software development processes across the group
What you bring
- You have advanced Jira administration skills, including workflow automation, permissions and enterprise governance
- You have hands-on experience administering Atlassian Cloud and shaping Confluence content and collaboration, including plugin setup
- You can use JSON, YAML and Groovy for automation and CI/CD pipeline design, and have worked with GitHub Enterprise and Azure DevOps
- You hold a computer science, business informatics, engineering degree or a comparable IT qualification
Who this fits
This senior role suits someone who can combine development platform ownership with practical advice to technical and business stakeholders. You should be comfortable contributing at both operational and strategic levels and working independently with a focus on value and usability. The role is based in Bangalore, India.
From the employer
ZEISS in India
ZEISS in India is headquartered in Bengaluru and present in the fields of Industrial Quality Solutions, Research Microscopy Solutions, Medical Technology, Vision Care and Sports & Cine Optics.
ZEISS India has 3 production facilities, R&D center, Global IT services and about 40 Sales & Service offices in almost all Tier I and Tier II cities in India. With 2200+ employees and continued investments over 25 years in India, ZEISS’ success story in India is continuing at a rapid pace.
Further information at ZEISS India.
Must-Have Skills (Non-Negotiable):
• Jira: Advanced workflow design, automation, governance, and administration — including configuring complex project schemes, permission structures, and process optimization across enterprise teams
• Confluence: Hands-on experience with add-on/plugin evaluation, configuration, and governance, plus strong content management and collaboration architecture
• Atlassian Cloud platform ownership and administration
Core Technical Requirements:
• Strong proficiency in JSON, YAML, and Groovy for configuration-driven automation and CI/CD pipeline design
• Hands-on experience with GitHub Enterprise, Azure DevOps, and modern CI/CD toolchains
• Solid understanding of cloud/platform architecture, DevOps principles, and enterprise security & compliance (IAM, audit readiness, data protection)
Broader Responsibilities the Candidate Will Own:
• End-to-end ownership of central development platforms (cloud-based and on-premises where applicable)
• Driving Developer Experience improvements through platform automation, self-service capabilities, and AI/GenAI integration into development workflows
• Managing platform lifecycle topics: roadmaps, releases, licensing, and cost control
• Acting as a consultative partner to development teams, IT security, enterprise architecture, procurement, and external vendors
• Contributing to standardization and scaling of software development processes across the ZEISS Group
Basic Requirements:
- University degree in Computer Science, Business Informatics, Engineering, or a comparable IT‑related qualification
Solid understanding of:
- Cloud and platform architecture
- DevOps and developer experience concepts
- Security and governance requirements in enterprise application environments
- Experience working with diverse stakeholders on both operational and strategic levels
- Structured, proactive, and self‑driven working style with a clear focus on value and usability
Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:
Saptarshi Chowdhury
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