05/05/2026 updated
100 % available
Freelance DevSecOps / Python, Drupal Developer - Ready for new challenges
Copenhagen, Denmark
Only remote
BA MechatronicInnovationJava (Programming Language)JavaScriptPHPAgile MethodologyMicrosoft AzureBankingBusiness ProcessesBusiness Performance ManagementStrategic ManagementC Sharp (Programming Language)Cloud EngineeringDanishDevOpsDigitization
Ying Ho brings a wealth of expertise with over 30 years of development experience across major programming languages including PHP, Java, Python, C#, JavaScript, Drupal and Symfony. Ying has successfully helped many clients with software integration and providing integration solutions. Specializing in Integration, DevOps adoption, agile methodologies, and cloud architecture, Ying has a proven track record of successfully migrating and replatforming on-premises applications to the cloud using industry-standard DevOps tools.
Key Competencies:
* Communication & collaboration: A teamplayer adept at troubleshooting, discussing and resolving complex integration issues with many stakeholders in both English and Danish. Engage proactively in securing engagement from Business, Lead System Architect, and Developers.
* Technology Integration: Extensive experience in IT infrastructure, system design, development and integration, particularly within the media, financial, and public sectors.
* Rapid Learning: Quickly assimilates new technologies, with a preference for open-source solutions to drive innovation and cost-effectiveness.
* DevSecOps Engineering: Proficient in the latest DevSecOps practices, facilitating seamless transitions to cloud-based infrastructures.
* Agile & SAFe Frameworks: Adept in agile practices and the Scaled Agile Framework, ensuring efficient project management and team collaboration
Professional Highlights:
* Lead Architect: Guided multiple projects as a lead developer or architect, shaping the digital transformation of business operations.
* Industry Versatility: Diverse industry experience, having contributed to digitization efforts in banking, insurance, life & pension, media and public sectors.
Ying’s extensive background and dynamic skill set make him an ideal candidate for freelance contracts requiring deep technical knowledge, strategic leadership, and a forward-thinking approach to Integration, DevSecOps and software development.
Languages
ChineseNative speakerDanishNative speakerEnglishFluent
Project history
• Design, implement, and manage Azure services, including Azure Pipelines, Azure Storage Accounts, Azure Key Vaults, Azure NSGs, Azure VMs, Azure Entra ID, and Zero Trust architectures.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance CI/CD pipelines for automating manual processes using Azure DevOps, Terraform, PowerShell, and Python.
• Collaborate on BI and analytics initiatives, including the management and improvement of Power BI Workspaces, Azure Synapse Analytics, and Log Analytics Workspace.
• Configure and optimize network settings, including private endpoints, NSGs, and other security measures, to ensure a secure and scalable environment.
• Design and manage workflows involving Azure Machine Learning, Azure AI, Azure Data Factory (ADF), and Power BI for data-driven solutions.
• Perform rigorous testing using Pytest to validate and optimize code and ensure platform stability.
• Release and support platform and application updates, ensuring alignment with project timelines and objectives.
• Develop and refine PowerShell and YAML scripts for automation, deployment, and configuration management.
• Actively engage in agile teams following Scrum methodology and the SAFe framework to deliver incremental value and foster collaboration.
• Document processes and collaborate effectively using Helix, Jira, Confluence, and Miro.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and team members using SharePoint, Outlook, and Teams.
Engaged as a DevOps Engineer to move from legacy platform to Cloud-based platform.
* DevOps Engineer moving applications from Legacy (Windows OnPrem) to Cloud (Kubernetes) and focus on cloud native security and compliance.
* SAFe agile framework with Jira and Confluence.
* Using Kubernetes Helmcharts (Central Helm Chart and Helm Deployments) to configuration of deployment.
* Container automation using GitLab CI/CD, GitLab Caching Optimization, GitLab Runner, GitLab Docker In Docker, GitLab AD setup, GitHub Actions.
* Kubernetes: Auto Scaling, Health Endpoint, Ingress (K8s with Drupal auto provision of MySQL DB and file storage account).
* Using LDAP/MS Active Directory as part of ZeroTrust setup for strick role definition and access control.
* Move from Jenkins to Gitlab CI/CD with deployment automation (ArgoCD with ApplicationSet).
* Moved from Gitflow to Enterprise Trunk based.
* Micro Frontend/Service architecture to split big applications.
* Working with GitOps in infrastructure on Helm Chart, Terraform & Terragrunt, Automate Everything (IaC and CaC).
* SAST scanning data extraction with Python. Update existing python code and added Python Rest API with Gitlab Integration.
* Pipeline with security focus on SAST scanning with gate, Dependency Scanning, Image Scanning and Renovate with automatic update of dependency.
* Set technical direction for DevSecOps team and supervision of Developers.
* Barracuda WAF (Web Application Firewall) - security by default.
Engaged as Software Engineer on new drupal website with integration to their backend CRM system and phone system. The role transformed to include DevOps to legacy platform. Also design the Editor Workflow to fit their work process.
The consultant's responsibilities/actions were:
* Jenkins Pipeline Automation and Configuration Deployment with Powershell.
* Using GitFLow for development flow.
* SVN conversion to Gitlab
* Using LDAP/MS Active Directory as part of Zero Trust Setup.
* Tealium Integration in Drupal, Angular and React JS.
* Call Me Up Soap Service.
* CRM integration with offer and contact.
* Managing task and sending relevant task to Tata India.
* React (js) Commerce Flow with integration til Drupal Custom API and backend SOAP integration.
* Vue (js) Lead Flow with integration to Drupal Custom API and backend SOAP integration.
* Adobe Audience integration with Drupal.