INFRASTRUCTURE SETUP

CI/CD Pipeline Setup and Deployment Automation

CI/CD pipeline setup is a service that involves passing code changes through automated build, automated test (unit/integration), DevSecOps security scans, and zero-downtime deployment stages to safely deliver them to production environments.

OVERVIEW

What is CI/CD Pipeline Setup and Deployment Automation?

A sustainable and flexible software delivery process requires a more comprehensive infrastructure than just running automated deployment commands. A professional CI/CD automation relies on a architecture that catches errors early in the development phase, produces immutable artifacts/images, protects secrets, and makes all release processes traceable.

In the pipeline infrastructure to be set up, branching strategies (GitFlow, Trunk-based), dependency caching, runner/agent resource cost optimization, environment isolation (Dev/Staging/Prod), manual or automated approval gates, and automatic rollback scenarios are designed in a holistic approach that aligns with the team's working practices.

SERVICE SCOPE

Service scope

01

Flow and Branching Strategy Design

Triggers, environment levels, protected branch policies, and approval mechanisms are designed according to the GitFlow or Trunk-based principles.

02

Build, Test, and Artifact Management

Dependency caching to optimize build times, parallel unit/integration tests, and immutable artifact production in container registry are configured.

03

DevSecOps and Secure Deployment Architecture

HashiCorp Vault or platform internal secret management integration, least privilege principle (PoLP), static code/dependency security scans, and zero-downtime (Blue/Green, Canary, Rolling Release) deployment models are applied.

04

Observability and Rollback

Semantic versioning, centralized pipeline log monitoring, real-time notification integrations (Slack, Teams), and automatic/manual rollback mechanisms in case of failed deployments are prepared.

WHO IS IT FOR?

Who is it for?

  • Software teams experiencing human error, downtime, and time loss in manual deployment processes.
  • Institutions that want to integrate test automation, static code analysis (SAST), and security scans into their software development lifecycle.
  • Companies aiming for full isolation and consistency between Development, Staging, and Production environments.
  • Architects who want to bring deployment history, version traceability, and immediate rollback capabilities to their infrastructure.
DELIVERABLES

Deliverables

  • Sustainable pipeline files defined as code (Infrastructure as Code) (YAML/Groovy)
  • Runner/Agent infrastructure configuration on your own servers or scalable in the cloud
  • Zero-downtime deployments and tested rollback procedures
  • Detailed pipeline usage, branching guide, and troubleshooting documentation

How we work

01

Assess the current environment, target and dependencies

02

Document scope, risks, acceptance and rollback

03

Implement, validate and document

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Frequently asked questions

Which CI/CD platforms and tools are supported?

Depending on your existing code repository and infrastructure preferences, CI/CD architectures based on GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or Bitbucket Pipelines can be designed. The tool selection is shaped according to your existing software ecosystem and operational cost considerations.

Should all deployments to the Production environment be fully automated in CI/CD processes?

This depends on the project's criticality level and risk tolerance. While full automation (Continuous Deployment) is applied to Test and Staging environments, it is common practice to have protected branch rules, manual approval gates (Continuous Delivery), or specific time windows for Production environments.

How can the system quickly revert to the previous version in case of a failed deployment (Rollback)?

Depending on the application architecture, steps such as rolling back to the previous Kubernetes pod image/tag, redirecting traffic from Blue/Green deployment to the old environment, or executing release rollback procedures are performed. For database schema changes, backward compatibility and backup strategies are defined upfront.

FREE TECHNICAL ASSESSMENT

Let’s assess your requirements

We review your current environment, target and technical requirements in a 20–30 minute call. Scope, assumptions, deliverables and pricing are documented before work begins.

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