In my previous roles, I worked closely with dedicated DevOps teams to effectively integrate and utilize CI/CD processes in our projects. My responsibilities included defining the build and test processes that required automation, outlining the steps for compiling code, running unit tests, and conducting static code analysis. I also contributed by writing scripts in languages like Bash and Groovy to automate various stages of the CI/CD pipeline, which were essential for triggering builds, running tests, and deploying applications.

We primarily used Jenkins for continuous integration, where I configured jobs to automatically build and test the application whenever code was pushed to the repository. This setup included triggers for pull requests and merges. Integration with Git repositories, such as GitHub and Bitbucket, was crucial to ensure our CI/CD pipeline responded to code changes. Additionally, we incorporated code quality tools like SonarQube into the pipeline to perform static code analysis and maintain high code quality. I wrote and maintained automated tests, including unit tests and UI tests, which were executed as part of the CI/CD pipeline to identify issues early.

The workflow began with developers pushing code to the Git repository, which triggered Jenkins to initiate a build. Automated tests were executed, followed by static analysis using tools like SonarQube to check for quality and security issues. If all tests passed, build artifacts were created and stored, and the application was deployed to a staging environment for further testing.

By integrating CI/CD pipelines, we significantly reduced manual effort and the potential for human error. Continuous testing and static analysis improved code quality and facilitated early detection of issues, while faster and more reliable deployments allowed us to deliver features and updates to users more quickly. This collaborative approach ensured that our CI/CD processes were robust and aligned with the overall development workflow, contributing to the project's success.