DevOps Lead - Desktop Applications

Role Overview

As a DevOps Lead - Desktop Applications , you will provide technical leadership for build, test, packaging, release, and lifecycle management capabilities supporting desktop software development. You will define scalable engineering standards for complex, cross-platform C++/Qt and .NET applications while remaining hands-on in implementing and operating critical DevOps solutions.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide technical leadership for DevOps practices, architecture, and tooling supporting desktop application development.
- Define and drive the roadmap for cross-platform build, test, packaging, code signing, and release infrastructure.
- Design, implement, and maintain reusable GitHub or GitLab CI/CD templates, automation frameworks, and developer productivity tools.
- Modernize and optimize CMake-based build systems and pipelines for C++/Qt applications, including compiler, SDK, and third-party dependency management.
- Develop and support reliable Windows and Linux build environments using PowerShell , Python , .NET , and other automation technologies.
- Implement secure software supply chain practices, including dependency governance, vulnerability management, secrets protection, Software Bill of Materials (SBOM), and artifact signing.
- Drive lifecycle management initiatives such as toolchain upgrades, platform migrations, deprecation strategies, and remediation of obsolete technologies.
- Lead troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and resolution of complex build, release, packaging, and deployment issues.
- Evaluate and implement AI-assisted development and DevOps capabilities to improve engineering productivity while maintaining security and compliance standards.
- Establish engineering standards, technical documentation, reference architectures, and enablement materials for development teams.
- Mentor DevOps and software engineering teams through technical reviews, coaching, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
- Utilize delivery and reliability metrics to identify improvement opportunities and drive measurable outcomes.

Candidate Profile The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer with strong expertise in desktop application build and release engineering, proven technical leadership, and a track record of driving engineering excellence across multiple teams. Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering , or a related technical field.
- 10-12 years of experience in DevOps,



build engineering, release engineering, or related disciplines, including demonstrated technical leadership.
- Extensive experience designing, implementing, and optimizing CI/CD and build infrastructure for commercial desktop software products.
- Strong expertise in Git , GitHub , and/or GitLab , including CI/CD architecture, reusable pipeline components, runners/agents, and artifact management.
- Advanced hands-on experience with CMake , C++/Qt build processes, compiler toolchains, SDK management, third-party dependencies, and reproducible cross-platform builds.
- Strong knowledge of Windows and Linux build environments, PowerShell and Python automation, and familiarity with .NET development workflows.
- Deep understanding of automated testing, release engineering, packaging, code signing, dependency governance, vulnerability scanning, secrets management, SBOM generation, and software supply chain security.
- Experience defining technical roadmaps, leading platform migrations, managing lifecycle initiatives, and driving engineering transformation programs.
- Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams, establish engineering standards, and lead technical initiatives without direct authority.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and incident management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience collaborating across global and multicultural teams.
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and up-to-date software engineering practices.
- Self-driven, quality-focused, and capable of balancing strategic direction with hands-on execution.
- Willingness to travel occasionally, up to approximately 15%, for collaboration with global teams.

Preferred Skills
- Experience with enterprise-scale software delivery environments.
- Exposure to AI-enabled development tools and DevOps automation platforms.
- Expertise in secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC) practices.
- Experience supporting globally distributed engineering organizations.

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📌 Senior Devops Engineer (Bengaluru)
🏢 Allegis Global Solutions
📍 Bengaluru