Hire GitLab CI/CD Experts | Nearshore Software Development

GitLab is a single application for the entire DevOps lifecycle. From project planning and source code management to CI/CD and monitoring, GitLab provides a complete, integrated platform. You need an expert who can leverage the full power of GitLab CI/CD to build fast, secure, and compliant software delivery pipelines. Our vetting process finds engineers who are masters of the GitLab platform. We test their ability to design complex pipelines, use built-in security scanning (Auto DevOps), and manage deployments to various environments.

Are you stitching together a complex and costly toolchain for DevOps?

The Problem

Managing a collection of disparate tools for source control, CI/CD, security scanning, and artifact management is complex, expensive, and creates a fragmented developer experience.

The TeamStation AI Solution

We vet for engineers who are experts in leveraging GitLab as a single, unified DevOps platform. They must demonstrate the ability to use GitLab's built-in features to create a complete software delivery lifecycle, reducing toolchain complexity and cost.

Proof: A Unified and Integrated DevOps Platform
Is your CI/CD pipeline unaware of security and compliance?

The Problem

A pipeline that only builds and tests code is a security blind spot. It allows vulnerabilities and license compliance issues to slip into production, creating significant risk for your business.

The TeamStation AI Solution

Our engineers are proficient in GitLab's built-in security and compliance features (DevSecOps). They are vetted on their ability to integrate SAST, DAST, dependency scanning, and license scanning directly into the CI/CD pipeline, providing a comprehensive security and compliance gate.

Proof: Integrated Security and Compliance Scanning
Are your pipeline configurations duplicated across many projects?

The Problem

Copying and pasting `.gitlab-ci.yml` configurations across dozens of repositories is inefficient and leads to inconsistencies. When a change is needed, it has to be manually applied everywhere, which is a maintenance nightmare.

The TeamStation AI Solution

Our experts are masters of GitLab's CI/CD templating and inheritance features. We vet their ability to use `include` and `extends` to create a centralized library of reusable pipeline configurations, ensuring consistency and easy maintenance across the entire organization.

Proof: Reusable and maintainable pipelines with CI/CD templates
Are you struggling to manage complex deployment workflows?

The Problem

Simple linear deployments are not sufficient for complex applications. You need to be able to run jobs in parallel, create dynamic pipelines based on code changes, and control the flow of your deployments with manual approvals.

The TeamStation AI Solution

We hire engineers who are experts in GitLab's advanced pipeline features. They are vetted on their ability to use Directed Acyclic Graphs (DAG), parent-child pipelines, and manual jobs to build sophisticated deployment workflows that match your exact business requirements.

Proof: Sophisticated and flexible deployment workflows

How We Measure Seniority: From L1 to L4 Certified Expert

We don't just match keywords; we measure cognitive ability. Our Axiom Cortex™ engine evaluates every candidate against a 44-point psychometric and technical framework to precisely map their seniority and predict their success on your team. This data-driven approach allows for transparent, value-based pricing.

L1 Proficient

Guided Contributor

Contributes on component-level tasks within the GitLab CI/CD domain. Foundational knowledge and learning agility are validated.

Evaluation Focus

Axiom Cortex™ validates core competencies via correctness, method clarity, and fluency scoring. We ensure they can reliably execute assigned tasks.

$20 /hour

$3,460/mo · $41,520/yr

± $5 USD

L2 Mid-Level

Independent Feature Owner

Independently ships features and services in the GitLab CI/CD space, handling ambiguity with minimal supervision.

Evaluation Focus

We assess their mental model accuracy and problem-solving via composite scores and role-level normalization. They can own features end-to-end.

$30 / hour

$5,190/mo · $62,280/yr

± $5 USD

L3 Senior

Leads Complex Projects

Leads cross-component projects, raises standards, and provides mentorship within the GitLab CI/CD discipline.

Evaluation Focus

Axiom Cortex™ measures their system design skills and architectural instinct specific to the GitLab CI/CD domain via trait synthesis and semantic alignment scoring. They are force-multipliers.

$40 / hour

$6,920/mo · $83,040/yr

± $5 USD

L4 Expert

Org-Level Architect

Sets architecture and technical strategy for GitLab CI/CD across teams, solving your most complex business problems.

Evaluation Focus

We validate their ability to make critical trade-offs related to the GitLab CI/CD domain via utility-optimized decision gates and multi-objective analysis. They drive innovation at an organizational level.

$50 / hour

$8,650/mo · $103,800/yr

± $10 USD

Pricing estimates are calculated using the U.S. standard of 173 workable hours per month, which represents the realistic full-time workload after adjusting for federal holidays, paid time off (PTO), and sick leave.

Core Competencies We Validate for GitLab CI/CD

`.gitlab-ci.yml` syntax (stages, jobs, variables)
GitLab Runners and executors
Built-in security scanning (SAST, DAST, etc.)
Environments and deployment strategies
CI/CD templates and parent-child pipelines

Our Technical Analysis for GitLab CI/CD

The GitLab CI/CD evaluation focuses on leveraging the full power of the GitLab platform. Candidates are required to build a complex, multi-stage pipeline, demonstrating their mastery of the `.gitlab-ci.yml` syntax. A critical assessment is their ability to integrate GitLab's built-in security scanning tools into the pipeline. We also test their knowledge of how to use GitLab environments and deployment features to manage releases. Finally, we assess their experience with advanced features like parent-child pipelines for building complex, dynamic workflows.

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