Senior DevOps Engineer

Democrance; Dubai; On-site; AED 293,793 - 403,966; Full time

Job summary

Democrance is looking for a skilled DevOps Engineer to enhance our cybersecurity products by optimizing development and deployment pipelines. You'll ensure system reliability, security, and scalability, collaborating closely with engineers to drive automation and efficiency throughout our processes.

The ideal candidate has over 7 years in DevOps or Cloud Engineering and is proficient with tools like Kubernetes and Docker. A strong drive and startup mindset are essential to thrive in our dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on experience in DevOps, SRE, or Cloud Engineering.
• Strong expertise with CI/CD platforms and cloud solutions.
• Proficiency in scaling applications and databases.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues.
• Collaborate with software engineers for secure releases.
• Automate deployment and scaling processes.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for compliance.
• Champion DevOps best practices.

Skills

Kubernetes

Docker

Ansible

Terraform

CI/CD (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI)

Python

Bash

Go

AWS

Azure

Job description

DevOps Engineer

Who We Are!

Back in 2019, spiderSilk was born with a bold idea: build regional, sovereign cybersecurity IP that could stand tall on the global stage.

Our mission? To shake up the way organizations protect their ever-changing digital worlds with continuous, intelligent, and autonomous security that doesn’t miss a beat.

We’re a global mix of curious minds, problem-solvers, and passionate builders, all united by one goal: making the internet a safer place for everyone. Around here, we thrive on vision, energy, and a strong sense of ownership.

If this feels like your kind of crew, you’ll probably fit right in.

About the Role:

As a DevOps Engineer at spiderSilk, you will play a pivotal role in optimizing our development and deployment pipelines, ensuring high availability, security, and scalability of the infrastructure powering our cutting-edge cybersecurity products. You’ll work at the intersection of engineering and operations, driving automation, resilience, and efficiency across our systems while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure to accelerate software delivery.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and proactively respond to incidents to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate closely with software engineers to enable rapid, secure, and reliable releases.
• Automate deployment, testing, and scaling processes to enhance operational efficiency.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and cloud security best practices to ensure compliance and reduce risk.
• Optimize system reliability and performance through proactive capacity planning and tuning.
• Champion DevOps best practices, including observability, disaster recovery, and cost optimization.
• Stay ahead of emerging technologies and evaluate new tools to improve our tech stack.

Requirements:

• 7+ years of hands‑on experience in DevOps, SRE, or Cloud Engineering, preferably in fast‑paced environments.
• Strong expertise with tools like Kubernetes, Docker, Ansible, Terraform, and CI/CD platforms (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions).
• Proven experience in scaling applications and databases (SQL & NoSQL) for high-traffic workloads.
• Familiarity with AI/ML tools that enhance operations and development (e.g., AI-driven monitoring, automated anomaly detection).
• Deep proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, or Oracle Cloud) and hybrid/multi-cloud architectures.
• Strong scripting/programming skills in Python, Bash, or Go for automation and tooling.
• Solid understanding of networking, Linux systems, and security principles (e.g., zero-trust, IAM, secrets management).
• A startup mindset—self-driven, adaptable, and passionate about building impactful products in a collaborative environment.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with cybersecurity tools and compliance frameworks (e.g., SOC2, ISO 27001).
• Knowledge of observability stacks (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, OpenTelemetry).
• Contributions to open-source projects or a strong technical blog/portfolio.