Senior DevOps Engineer

Core42

United Arab Emirates

On-site

AED 350,000 - 600,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Job summary

Core42 in the United Arab Emirates seeks a Senior DevOps Engineer to design, provision and manage scalable infrastructure, applications and automation across diverse projects. You will collaborate with engineering, security and operations teams to enable reliable application delivery and improve system resilience.

The role emphasizes IaC with Terraform and Ansible, GitLab CI/CD, and GitOps practices, plus expertise in cloud (Azure and AWS), Kubernetes, monitoring with Prometheus/Grafana, and

Qualifications

Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field.
5+ years in hands-on DevOps engineering within Linux-based environments.
Strong cloud experience across Azure and AWS; professional certifications are desirable.
Extensive IaC with Terraform and Ansible; CI/CD with GitLab CI/CD and GitOps.

Responsibilities

Mentor DevOps engineers and contribute to roadmaps and architecture decisions.
Design and manage scalable Infrastructure as Code using Terraform/Ansible.
Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines and GitOps workflows with GitLab CI/CD.
Strengthen security, reliability and performance across platforms.
Create technical documentation and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Linux

Azure

AWS

Terraform

Ansible

GitLab CI/CD

GitOps

Python

Bash

Kubernetes

Docker

Loki

Prometheus

Grafana

Networking

Databases

Performance tuning

Messaging systems

Caching

Agile

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering

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.

Senior DevOps Engineer 8/6/26

About Us

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.