Role Description
Job Summary:
As a
DevOps Engineer focused on
Perforce to GitHub migration, you will be responsible for executing seamless and large-scale source control migrations. You must be proficient with
GitHub Enterprise and
Perforce, possess strong
scripting skills (Python/Shell), and have a deep understanding of
version control concepts.
The ideal candidate is a
self-starter, a
problem-solver, and thrives on challenges while ensuring smooth transitions with minimal disruption to development workflows.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze and prepare Perforce repositories — clean workspaces, merge streams, and remove unnecessary files.
- Handle large files efficiently using Git Large File Storage (LFS) for files exceeding GitHub’s 100MB size limit.
- Use git-p4 fusion (Python-based tool) to clone and migrate Perforce repositories incrementally, ensuring data integrity.
- Define migration scope — determine how much history to migrate and plan the repository structure.
- Manage branch renaming and repository organization for optimized post-migration workflows.
- Collaborate with development teams to determine migration points and finalize migration strategies.
- Troubleshoot issues related to file sizes, Python compatibility, network connectivity, or permissions during migration.
Required Qualifications
- Strong knowledge of Git/GitHub and preferably Perforce (Helix Core) — understanding of differences, workflows, and integrations.
- Hands-on experience with P4-Fusion.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Proficiency in migration tools such as git-p4 fusion — installation, configuration, and troubleshooting.
- Ability to identify and manage large files using Git LFS to meet GitHub repository size limits.
- Strong scripting skills in Python and Shell for automating migration and restructuring tasks.
- Experience in planning and executing source control migrations — defining scope, branch mapping, history retention, and permission translation.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipeline integration to validate workflows post-migration.
- Understanding of source code management (SCM) best practices, including version history and repository organization in GitHub.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills for cross-team coordination and migration planning.
- Proven practical experience in repository migration, large file management, and history preservation during Perforce to GitHub transitions.
Skills
Github,Kubernetes,Perforce, Perforce (Helix Core), Devops Tools
