Senior DevOps Engineer

GSSTech Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in Abu Dhabi is seeking a seasoned Senior IT Engineer – DevOps with 10–12 years of experience in software development and DevOps. The role demands proficiency in Core Java, AWS services, microservices, and CI/CD, along with strong leadership and mentorship capabilities. Responsibilities include managing Kubernetes clusters, implementing security best practices, and fostering a collaborative work environment for junior developers. This position offers a dynamic working atmosphere and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 10–12 years of experience in software development and DevOps.
• Strong hands-on expertise in Core Java and AWS services.
• Leadership and mentoring capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Work as a senior professional in development and DevOps.
• Ensure coding standards and best practices are followed.
• Manage Kubernetes clusters and automate tasks.

Skills

Core Java

AWS services

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Microservices

Python

Bash

Tools

Terraform

GitLab CI/CD

Spring Boot

CloudFormation

Job description

We are looking for a seasonedSenior IT Engineer – DevOps with10–12 years of experience across bothsoftware development and DevOps. This role requires strong hands‑on expertise in Core Java, AWS services, microservices architecture, CI/CD, Kubernetes, and cloud automation—along with leadership and mentorship capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Work as a senior professional with10–12 years of combined development and DevOps experience.
• Demonstrate strong expertise in Core Java (8+), including OOP principles, data structures, and algorithms.
• Apply excellent analytical, debugging, and problem‑solving skills in complex environments.
• Ensurecoding standardsand best practices are consistently followed across the team.
• Work hands‑on with keyAWS services such as SQS, Lambda, SNS, API Gateway, DynamoDB, using AWS SDKs for bothJava and Python.
• Familiarity withAWS CDK is a plus.
• Design and developmicroservices usingSpring Boot.
• Build scalable and efficient applications usingSpring Batch andSpring Integration.
• Develop Python code—especially forAWS Lambda serverless functions.
• Contribute toLow‑Level Design (LLD)and software architecture discussions.
• Mentor and guide junior team members, fostering a collaborative and growth‑driven environment.
• Conductcode reviews, ensuring code quality, organization, and automation.
• Manage the team and ensure successful on‑time project delivery.
• Design, build, and maintain scalable, reliable, and secureAWS cloud infrastructure using IaC tools likeTerraform orCloudFormation.
• Develop, test, and deployCI/CD pipelines usingGitLab CI/CD, optimizing build, test, and deployment workflows.
• Manage Kubernetes clusters—including configuration, scaling, and deployment of containerized applications.
• Automate repetitive tasks usingBash,Python, or other scripting languages.
• Collaborate with development and QA teams to integrateDevOps best practices into the SDLC.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure systemavailability, scalability, and reliability.
• Develop automation scripts and internal tools to improve cloud operations and deployments.
• Implementsecurity best practicesand compliance controls across cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines.