Jenkins Administrator/ Architect

Job Title: Jenkins Administrator / Architect Location:Hybrid – New York City, NY Tax Term (W2, C2C): W2 Job Type (Permanent/Contract):Contract Duration: Long term Description: Seeking an experienced Jenkins Administrator / Architect with extensive experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise Jenkins environments. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Jenkins administration, CI/CD pipeline management, distributed build architecture, plugin management, cloud migration, and integration with automation frameworks. Role and Responsibilities: Design and set up Jenkins architecture (master/agent or distributed setup) Install, configure, and upgrade Jenkins across environments (on-prem ↔ cloud) Manage Jenkins plugins, dependencies, and version compatibility Configure and maintain CI/CD pipelines and job orchestration Ensure seamless integration with test automation frameworks (e.g., Cucumber) Perform environment migrations, upgrades, and performance tuning Troubleshoot build failures, plugin issues, and system bottlenecks Implement security best practices (RBAC, credentials, access control, backups) Work closely with Dev/QA teams to ensure pipeline stability (no major script development required) Required Skills: Strong hands-on experience in Jenkins administration and architecture design Experience in Jenkins installation, upgrade, and migration (on-prem to cloud) Deep understanding of plugin ecosystem, pipeline management, and distributed builds Familiarity with CI/CD concepts, Git, and build tools (Maven/Gradle) Exposure to test integration frameworks (Cucumber preferred) Basic scripting knowledge (Groovy/Shell) for configuration Qualifications: 15+ years of overall IT experience Strong experience with Jenkins Administration and Architecture Experience with CI/CD implementation and DevOps practices Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills