Senior DevOps Engineer

Core42; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Yearly Bonus

Exclusive Discount Cards

Premium Family Insurance

Learning & Development

Job summary

Core42 in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to design, provision and manage scalable infrastructure, applications and automation capabilities across a range of projects and platforms.

You will collaborate with engineering, security and operations teams to enable safe and efficient application delivery while improving system reliability, performance and operational maturity.

Qualifications

• Hands-on DevOps experience in Linux environments.
• Strong cloud experience across Azure and AWS with certifications desirable.
• Expertise in Terraform/Ansible and CI/CD pipelines.
• Solid knowledge of GitLab CI/CD and GitOps practices.
• Proficient in Python, Go or Bash scripting.

Responsibilities

• Mentor DevOps engineers and contribute to technical roadmaps.
• Collaborate with software/platform teams to design tech stacks and secure deployment.
• Design and manage Infrastructure as Code using Terraform/Ansible.
• Build end-to-end CI/CD pipelines and GitOps workflows.
• Assess delivery processes, performance metrics and drive improvements.
• Work with Security to strengthen protection against threats.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and procedures.
• Standardize practices to improve cross-team delivery efficiency.

Skills

DevOps leadership

Agile mindset

Mentoring engineers

Communication

Linux experience

CI/CD expertise

Cybersecurity awareness

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

GitLab CI/CD

Kubernetes

Loki

Prometheus

Grafana

Job description

About Us

Core42, a leader in AI-powered cloud and digital infrastructure, is driving transformative technology solutions globally. Leveraging advanced resources and partnerships, Core42 empowers clients to harness sovereign AI infrastructure, especially in sectors with stringent regulatory needs. With a mission to redefine digital transformation, we combine sovereign capabilities with scalable, high-performance compute infrastructure, positioning Core42 at the forefront of AI innovation in the Middle East and beyond.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to design, provision and manage scalable infrastructure, applications and automation capabilities across a range of projects and platforms. The role works closely with engineering, security and operations teams to enable safe and efficient application delivery while improving system reliability, performance and operational maturity.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Mentor DevOps engineers and contribute to strategic initiatives, technical planning, architecture decisions and technology roadmaps.
• Partner with software and platform engineering teams to design technology stacks and enable secure, efficient application deployment.
• Design and manage scalable Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, Ansible or equivalent technologies.
• Build and maintain reliable end-to-end CI/CD pipelines and GitOps workflows using GitLab CI/CD or comparable platforms.
• Evaluate delivery processes, service maturity and performance indicators, identifying gaps and implementing actionable improvements.
• Work with Security teams to strengthen infrastructure and application protection against cybersecurity threats.
• Create and maintain high-quality technical documentation, standards and operational procedures.
• Collaborate with process and operations teams to standardize working practices and improve cross-team delivery efficiency.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Software Engineering or a related technology field.
• At least five years of hands-on DevOps engineering experience within Linux-based environments.
• Strong cloud experience across Azure and AWS; professional-level certifications are highly desirable.
• Advanced Infrastructure as Code experience using Terraform, Ansible or comparable tools.
• Deep knowledge of the software development lifecycle, CI/CD pipelines, GitLab CI/CD and GitOps practices.
• Advanced programming and scripting skills using Python, Go and/or Bash.
• Advanced experience with container technologies and Kubernetes.
• Experience with modern monitoring and logging tools such as Loki, Prometheus and Grafana.
• Strong understanding of web technologies, networking protocols, databases, high availability, performance tuning, messaging platforms and caching systems.
• Effective communication, adaptability and an Agile mindset, with experience leading initiatives and mentoring engineers.

What Working at Core42 Offers

With a diverse team of 1,100+ employees from 68 nationalities, we foster an inclusive, innovative and collaborative environment. At Core42, we foster a culture grounded in trust, accountability and high performance. We are united by our values: Grit, where we overcome challenges with resilience and determination; Passion, which drives us to pursue excellence in everything we do; and Impact, as we aim to inspire progress and create meaningful change. Our team members thrive in an environment where each person's contributions propel us forward, and together, we commit to achieving extraordinary results.

• Competitive Salary: We offer an attractive salary package based on your skills and experience.
• Yearly Bonus: In recognition of your contributions, you will receive a performance-based annual bonus.
• Exclusive Discount Cards: Access special benefits with Esaad and Fazaa cards, offering discounts across a wide range of services.
• Premium Family Insurance: We provide comprehensive health coverage, including dental, vision and life insurance, ensuring the well-being of you and your family.
• Learning & Development: We offer access to top-tier learning platforms to help you grow in your career. Learn at your own pace with unlimited access to premium courses.