eGov Jamaica’s DevSecOps Evolution: Faster Builds, Stronger Security, Smarter Workflows

About eGov Jamaica

eGov Jamaica Ltd., the government’s primary digital infrastructure provider, faced challenges with slow build times, fragmented security governance, and inconsistent quality standards. Seeking a streamlined DevSecOps approach, they partnered with VivaOps to modernize workflows, automate processes, and strengthen security across their development lifecycle.

The Challenge

eGov Jamaica struggled with:

• Slow Build Times: Inefficient pipelines causing project delays and unstable builds.

• Inconsistent Quality Control: Manual processes leading to increased defects and technical debt.

• Security Gaps: Fragmented governance and compliance checks increasing operational risks.

• Limited Development Insights: Lack of actionable metrics hindering performance tracking.

The VivaOps Solution

VivaOps deployed a strategic, hands-on approach to address eGov Jamaica’s DevSecOps challenges:

• Pipeline Acceleration: Optimized GitLab pipelines with centralized dependency management and automation.

• Automated Security & Compliance: Integrated GitLab security tools (SAST, Dependency Scanning, License Scanning) to enforce best practices.

• Quality Assurance: Embedded automated code quality checks and code coverage reporting into Merge Requests.

• Data-Driven Insights: Established baseline development metrics for tracking and continuous improvement.

The Results

• Accelerated Deployments: Over 75% reduction in build times with enhanced pipeline efficiency.

• Stronger Security Posture: Centralized governance ensuring compliance and proactive vulnerability management.

• Improved Code Quality: Standardized checks reducing technical debt and improving software reliability.

• Scalable DevSecOps Framework: A sustainable foundation for future innovation and growth.