Head of Consulting, DevOps

Client of Mint Specialist Recruitment Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Cloud IT System Integrator in Dubai is seeking a skilled Head of Consulting, DevOps to establish a dedicated consulting division. This role requires extensive expertise in Microsoft DevOps tools, exceptional leadership skills, and a strong understanding of cloud technologies. As a key player, you will collaborate with diverse teams to enhance service delivery and develop innovative solutions to meet client needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8-10 years experience in DevOps focused on Microsoft tools.
• Experience with Azure DevOps, CI/CD tools, and cloud services.
• Strong client engagement and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement DevOps strategies and best practices.
• Collaborate with teams to optimize the software delivery process.
• Engage directly with clients to address their business requirements.

Skills

Azure DevOps

CI/CD pipelines

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Cloud services

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Software development life cycles

Security best practices

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Advanced degrees or relevant certifications (e.g., Azure DevOps Engineer Expert)

Tools

Azure DevOps

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Job description

Client of Mint Specialist Recruitment Ltd

We are seeking an experienced Head of Consulting, DevOps to join a large, industry-leading Cloud IT System Integrator, based in Dubai. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Microsoft DevOps tools and practices, a strong technical background, and excellent customer-facing and solution sales skills. You will be responsible for building a Consulting division, focused on selling ands delivering Cloud Native, DevOps, AI projects with full Service Delivery support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work alongside a team of DevOps Engineers, Presales Architects, Business Development, and Delivery Experts.
• Develop and implement DevOps strategies, processes, and best practices to streamline development and deployment activities.
• Collaborate with leadership to align DevOps initiatives with the company s overall business objectives.
• Work closely with development, QA, and IT teams to automate and optimise the software delivery process.
• Engage with clients to understand their business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Present and demonstrate solutions to customers, providing insights and recommendations based on best practices.
• Act as a technical advisor to customers, addressing their concerns and ensuring their satisfaction with our services.
• Monitor and analyse the performance of DevOps processes, identifying areas for improvement.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and tools, integrating them into the DevOps strategy as appropriate.
• Contribute towards a culture of continuous learning and development within the team.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in DevOps, with a focus on Microsoft DevOps tools and practices.
• Strong experience with Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (IaC), and cloud services (preferably Microsoft Azure).
• Knowledge of DevOps methodologies and tools, including Azure DevOps, Git, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, etc.
• Strong understanding of software development life cycles, automation, and cloud infrastructure.
• Familiarity with security best practices in DevOps.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage effectively with customers.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to understand customer needs and propose appropriate solutions.
• Experience in working directly with clients, understanding their business requirements, and translating them into actionable DevOps strategies.
• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Advanced degrees or relevant certifications (e.g., Azure DevOps Engineer Expert) are a plus.

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Client of Mint Specialist Recruitment Ltd