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CI/CD • Pipeline as Code • Automation

Jenkins consulting & support for pipelines that scale and stay green

We design, harden, and run Jenkins as code — ephemeral Kubernetes agents, reusable shared libraries, secured credentials, and managed upkeep so your builds stay fast, reproducible, and reliable.

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Jenkins K8s agents Terraform module Shared libraries EKS
IaC
Provisioned
Open-source Terraform module
500+
Projects delivered
CI/CD across the fleet
99.95%
SLA guarantee
24×7 build support
ISO 27001
Certified
Plus AWS Advanced Partner
Why Jenkins, done right

Jenkins still ships the world — when it’s engineered properly

Jenkins remains one of the most widely used CI servers, but the difference between a flaky, snowflake controller and a fast, reproducible pipeline platform is enormous. Most Jenkins pain comes from manual plugins, static agents, and copy-pasted pipeline scripts — all of which we replace with code.

SquareOps provisions Jenkins as infrastructure-as-code — our public squareops/terraform-kubernetes-jenkins module runs it on Kubernetes with ephemeral agents. We add pipeline-as-code, shared libraries, secured credentials, and security scanning, then keep it patched and healthy with managed support.

Pipeline · main
Build #1284
build & test
unit · lint · coverage
Passed
security scan
SAST · deps · image
Clean
deploy staging
awaiting approval
Gated
Ephemeral K8s agent · cached deps · 4m 12s total
Ephemeral agents
Scale to zero
Shared libraries
DRY pipelines
IaC install
Terraform module
What we deliver

Our Jenkins consulting & support services

From a hardened, code-driven install to migrations and fully managed upkeep.

SERVICE 01

IaC install & hardening

A reproducible Jenkins on Kubernetes via our open-source Terraform module — HA controller, ephemeral agents, and secured access.

  • squareops/terraform-kubernetes-jenkins
  • Ephemeral K8s build agents
  • SSO, RBAC & backup
SERVICE 02

Pipeline-as-code & libraries

Declarative Jenkinsfiles and reusable shared libraries so teams stop copy-pasting and every pipeline follows the same golden path.

  • Declarative Jenkinsfiles
  • Reusable shared libraries
  • Standardised build templates
SERVICE 03

Secure pipelines

Credentials done right, plus security scanning wired into every build so vulnerabilities are caught before release.

  • Credentials & secrets management
  • SAST, dependency & image scanning
  • Least-privilege agents
SERVICE 04

Migration & managed support

Upgrade off a legacy controller or move to GitHub Actions/GitLab — and let us keep Jenkins patched and green day to day.

  • Plugin & version upgrades
  • Migration to/from Jenkins
  • 24×7 build support
How we engage

Our Jenkins engagement process

A clear, low-risk path from assessment to a build platform your team owns.

1

Assess

We review your controller, agents, plugins, and pipelines, and quantify the risks and quick wins.

2

Design

We design the target: IaC install, ephemeral agents, shared libraries, and security gates.

3

Implement

We provision Jenkins as code and migrate pipelines to declarative, reusable templates.

4

Enable

We hand over runbooks and train your team so they own the platform with confidence.

5

Support

Optional managed support keeps Jenkins patched, scaled, and green under a 99.95% SLA.

How we run Jenkins

A reproducible, code-driven build platform

Everything — the controller, agents, and pipelines — is defined in code, so it’s reproducible and reviewable.

STEP 01

Provision as code

Terraform stands up the controller and Kubernetes agent pool — no hand-clicked setup.

STEP 02

Ephemeral agents

Each build runs on a fresh Kubernetes pod that scales to zero when idle, cutting cost and drift.

STEP 03

Pipelines from libraries

Teams compose Jenkinsfiles from shared libraries, so standards and security are built in.

STEP 04

Gate & ship

Security scans and approvals gate promotion, then artifacts deploy to your environments.

How it compares

Jenkins vs GitHub Actions vs GitLab CI

Which CI fits your team? An honest comparison — we implement whichever is right for you.

Capability
Jenkins Focus
GitHub Actions
GitLab CI
Hosting model
Self-hosted, full control
SaaS or self-hosted runners
SaaS or self-managed
Extensibility
1,800+ plugins
Marketplace actions
Built-in, fewer add-ons
Pipeline as code
Jenkinsfile (Groovy)
YAML workflows
YAML (.gitlab-ci.yml)
Kubernetes-native agents
K8s plugin
Self-hosted runners
K8s executor
Cost model
Free — you run it
Per-minute (SaaS)
Tiered SaaS / self-managed
Best for
Complex, custom, self-hosted CI
GitHub-centric teams
All-in-one GitLab users

Not sure which fits? Talk to us — we run all three and recommend the right one for your stack. See our Jenkins vs GitHub Actions comparison for a deeper dive.

Make your builds fast, secure, and reproducible

Get a free Jenkins assessment. We’ll review your controller, agents, and pipelines and map the path to a code-driven, low-maintenance build platform.

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Proof in production

Jenkins outcomes for real teams

SquareOps runs Jenkins as code — our public Terraform module is used by teams worldwide.

Open sourceTerraform
Public
squareops/terraform-kubernetes-jenkins

We maintain a public Terraform module that provisions Jenkins on Kubernetes with ephemeral agents — the same foundation we deploy for clients.

BatchServiceData
Faster builds
Ephemeral agents & caching

Moved from static agents to Kubernetes ephemeral agents with dependency caching, cutting build times and idle cost.

SaaS platformSaaS
DRY pipelines
Shared libraries across teams

Consolidated dozens of copy-pasted Jenkinsfiles into shared libraries, standardising builds and security gates.

"Working with SquareOps has been a great experience — their AWS DevOps engineers are highly skilled and consistently deliver strong results."
Bharvi Dixit — Director of Engineering, BatchService
The stack

The Jenkins stack we work with

Jenkins integrated with Kubernetes, IaC, and the security and registry tools your teams use.

Jenkins
CI server
Terraform
IaC install
Kubernetes
Build agents
Helm
Deploys
Docker / Kaniko
Image builds
Trivy / SonarQube
Scanning
GitHub / GitLab
Source
EKS / ECR
Runtime & registry

Why SquareOps for Jenkins

We treat Jenkins as a product, not a pet. Provisioned as code, secured by default, and kept current — backed by a module we maintain in the open.

ISO 27001 Certified AWS Advanced Partner Public Terraform module 24×7 build support

Jenkins as code

No snowflake controllers. The whole platform is reproducible from our Terraform module and Jenkinsfiles.

Ephemeral & cheap

Kubernetes agents scale to zero, so you stop paying for idle build capacity and eliminate agent drift.

Secure by default

Proper credential handling, least-privilege agents, and scanning built into every pipeline.

Patched & supported

We handle the plugin and version upgrade treadmill and keep your builds green under a 99.95% SLA.

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Jenkins consulting, support, and modernization.

Yes — for many teams. Jenkins is free, infinitely extensible, and runs anywhere, which is why it still powers a huge share of CI worldwide. The key is running it well: pipeline-as-code, ephemeral Kubernetes agents, and disciplined plugin management. If your needs are simpler, a managed option like GitHub Actions or GitLab CI may fit better, and we’ll advise honestly either way.
We run builds on ephemeral Kubernetes agents using the Jenkins Kubernetes plugin. Each build gets a fresh pod that is created on demand and destroyed afterward, so capacity scales with load and drops to zero when idle. This removes agent drift, improves isolation, and cuts cost versus always-on static agents.
Yes. We maintain the public squareops/terraform-kubernetes-jenkins module, which deploys Jenkins on Kubernetes with sensible production defaults and ephemeral agents. Provisioning as code means your Jenkins is reproducible, version-controlled, and easy to recover.
Shared libraries are reusable pipeline code that multiple Jenkinsfiles can call. Instead of copy-pasting build, test, and deploy logic across dozens of repos, teams call standardised steps from one library. This keeps pipelines DRY, enforces security and quality gates centrally, and makes org-wide changes a one-line update.
Yes. We implement proper credential and secret management, least-privilege agents, and security scanning — SAST with SonarQube, dependency and image scanning with Trivy — wired into the pipeline so vulnerabilities are caught before release. We also harden the controller with SSO and RBAC.
Both. We modernise legacy controllers — untangling plugins, moving to pipeline-as-code and ephemeral agents — or migrate workloads to GitHub Actions or GitLab CI where that’s the better fit. We plan migrations to keep builds running throughout.
Yes. Managed Jenkins support covers plugin and version upgrades, controller health, agent scaling, pipeline troubleshooting, and rollback assistance, with 24×7 coverage and a 99.95% SLA.
A hardened, code-driven install with ephemeral agents and core shared libraries typically takes 2–4 weeks. Migrations and org-wide standardisation extend from there. We scope every engagement up front and can begin with a focused assessment of your current setup.

Let’s modernise your Jenkins

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