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Date Published
Author
Dan Lamm
Word count
923
Language
English
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None

Summary

Jobvite, a leader in recruiting software, transformed its complex deployment process into an efficient Continuous Delivery (CD) system using Harness, reducing deployment times by 90% and achieving an estimated annual saving of $500,000. This transition allowed developers to deploy their code directly into production, enhancing the quality of service and customer experience. Initially, the CD process was semi-manual and maintained through custom scripts, which posed challenges as the core application and technologies evolved. The implementation of Harness facilitated canary deployments and integration with existing DevOps tools, improving stability and reducing deployment time from 27 minutes to just 2 minutes. This change empowered developers to manage their own code while the release team focused on automation, making Harness central to Jobvite's operations and presenting a clear return on investment compared to building a similar system in-house.