Senior DevOps Engineer

Are you a skilled Senior DevOps Engineer ready to take on the challenge of delivering cutting-edge solutions for high-profile government clients?  Join our team and collaborate with top talent to automate and streamline the testing, release, and deployment of applications in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment. 
 

As a Senior DevOps Engineer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the stability and performance of our systems, which are utilized by influential government ministries in Saudi Arabia. Your expertise in development, operations, and full-stack implementations will be invaluable in navigating complex projects and delivering results that exceed client expectations. 
 

In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on projects that are closely monitored at the highest levels of the government, underscoring the importance and visibility of your work.  You will primarily work with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and leverage your skills in PHP to develop and maintain high-quality solutions. Your strong problem-solving skills and ability to approach challenges holistically will be key to implementing enterprise-scale solutions that drive innovation and efficiency. We are looking for a candidate who thrives in a challenging environment, possesses exceptional attention to detail, and is committed to maintaining the highest levels of system stability and performance. 

Reports To 
● Technical Team Lead 

Senior DevOps Engineer Responsibilities 
● Consult with management on software solution operating needs 
● Share knowledge about information system alternatives, risks, and operational effect 
● Guide junior software engineers as they acquire expertise and take on DevOps duties 
● Oversee solution installation and configuration 
● Work with developers on software requirements and analyze test stage results 
● Designing automated module deployments and developing interface simulators 
● Finish updating code and scripts, as well as resolving product implementation issues 
● Supervise normal maintenance processes and do diagnostic testing 
● Record procedures and track performance metrics 
● Adhere to network administration and cybersecurity best practises 

Senior DevOps Engineer Requirements & Skills 
● Five years or more of expertise in at least two IT fields, such as technical architecture, application development, or operations 
● Experience with cloud infrastructure management and automation technologies, as well as familiarity with a comprehensive range of OCI solutions ● In-depth knowledge of application development approaches 
● Proven track record of maintaining infrastructure and assuring stability while introducing new features 
● Monitoring and automation scripting abilities (shell, python, PHP cli) 
● Very high skill with GIT, SSH 
● Ability to collaborate, communicate openly, and reach beyond functional boundaries 
● Strong communication skills and ability to work with vendors to quickly resolve issues 
● Grasp of continuous integration technologies like Jenkins, Hudson, Docker, Kubernetis, Open Shift, containers etc. 
● Be well-versed in automation tools 
● Ability to do regular, incremental code testing and deployment 
● Prior experience optimizing apps for maximum performance in both stand-alone and distributed systems 
● The ability to work with a wide range of open source technologies and tools 
● Skilled in effectively evaluating situations and exercising reasonable judgement
● Having high attention to details and being able to confirm proper decisions with 100% confidence 
● The ability to express design and implementation options effectively 
● Being ready to monitor and resolve incidents 24/7 with very short SLA 
● Practical understanding of enterprise data centre technologies such as storage systems, network switching, and security architecture inside a virtualized data centre 
● A bachelor's degree in computer science, systems analysis, or a related field of study, or comparable experience 
● Understanding of the ideas and methods of business process re-engineering 
● Previous experience working in a governmental setting is preferred

Effective communication skills are a must, as you will be collaborating with both internal teams and external stakeholders, including ministry infrastructure teams, to resolve issues and deliver successful projects. If you are ready to make a significant impact and grow your career in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join our team and be part of shaping the future of government technology solutions in Saudi Arabia. 

A Senior DevOps Engineer approaches every given problem holistically, attempting to understand how this change may be implemented at an enterprise size rather than merely addressing the issue once. This ability is less technical and more concerned with analyzing and problem-solving.