Staff Engineer - Infrastructure & Quality Excellence

What Youll Do Build & Architect Design and implement next-generation CI/CD systems using cutting-edge technology and industry best practices Develop scalable automation frameworks, tools, and infrastructure for distributed engineering teams Create custom scripts and automation solutions using modern testing and deployment tools Establish and maintain SLAs for engineering tools and infrastructure systems Lead & Influence Collaborate with engineers globally to identify and solve build, deployment, and quality challenges Drive adoption of automation best practices and quality-first methodologies across engineering teams Evangelize quality from a customer perspective, educating teams on effective testing strategies Mentor engineers and promote automation framework adoption throughout the organization Optimize & Innovate Generate actionable metrics to measure and improve infrastructure tool performance and engineering productivity Identify and implement test automation strategies aligned with product and platform quality requirements Research and recommend emerging technologies for dev/ops/quality engineering advancement Challenge existing solutions and drive continuous improvement initiatives What Were Looking For Technical Expertise Extensive Experience : 10+ years of progressive experience in tools development and/or building automation infrastructure, with a strong focus on on-premise and SaaS solutions. CI/CD Mastery : Deep hands-on experience building and maintaining CI systems (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab) and familiarity with automation frameworks and tools (e.g., JUnit, TestNG, Selenium,PyTest). Technical Acumen : Strong experience working with REST/GraphQL/gRPC-based microservices running on Kubernetes. Programming Prowess : Excellent programming and code review knowledge, preferably in Python and Java . Cloud Savvy : Ability to build solutions on cloud infrastructure. SCM Expertise : Proficient with distributed SCM tools like Git. Agile Mindset : Experience working in an Agile/Scrum methodology. Security Domain (Highly Preferred) : Prior experience in security product development or testing. Big Picture : Understanding of software architecture, system relationships, and complex technology integration Leadership Qualities Quality advocate with strong opinions on testing best practices and methodologies Natural mentor who can educate and influence without formal authority Strategic thinker comfortable with complex, multi-technology challenges Results-driven with ability to follow through on commitments and deliverables Personal Characteristics Highly responsive and communicative with a sense of urgency Tenacious problem-solver who responds to challenges with innovation Accountable leader who influences and empowers engineering teams Diplomatic yet persuasive with ability to appropriately push back when needed Resilient and disciplined during periods of adversity or complex technical challenges Passionate about automation and improving customer experience through quality Requirements Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field, OR equivalent combination of education and experience Technical leadership experience across multiple technology domains Strong communication skills for technical presentations and cross-functional Work Location Bangalore. The successful candidate will be expected to be in the Bangalore office 3x/ week. What You Will Have at Harness Experience building a transformative product End-to-end ownership of your projects Competitive salary Comprehensive healthcare benefit Flexible work schedule Quarterly Harness TGIF-Off / 4 days Paid Time Off and Parental Leave Monthly, quarterly, and annual social and team building events Monthly internet reimbursement