Senior DevOps Engineer

Horizontal Talent; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizontal Talent is seeking a DevOps Engineer to maintain, optimize, and automate infrastructure for high reliability and scalability. You will manage servers, databases, and deployment pipelines, ensuring minimal downtime and efficient operations.

Candidates should have strong Linux/CI/CD experience, knowledge of Git, & automation tools, and familiarity with cloud platforms. Collaboration with development teams and documentation of configurations are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience managing Linux servers in production environments.
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation.
• Proficiency with Git and deployment tooling (Jenkins).
• Familiarity with configuration management (Ansible/Puppet/Chef).
• Understanding of performance tuning, scalability, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/Google Cloud) and security best practices.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills; able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and maintain Linux servers for stability and performance.
• Manage and optimize Apache and Nginx web servers.

Skills

Linux servers access

CI/CD pipelines

Git

Documentation

Collaboration

Independence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/IT

Tools

Git

Jenkins

Ansible

Puppet

Chef

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

AWS

Azure

NGINX

Apache

MySQL

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Job description

About Horizontal: Established since 2003 in the US, Horizontal solves complex challenges across two distinct businesses: Horizontal Digital and Horizontal Talent. We are consistently recognized for being a top workplace and one of the fastest-growing private companies. Horizontal Talent specializes in staffing for IT, Digital & Creative, and Business & Strategy markets. We have global offices in US, UAE, India, and Malaysia.

Overview

The DevOps Engineer is responsible for maintaining, optimizing, and automating infrastructure to ensure high system reliability, performance, and scalability. This role involves managing servers, databases, and deployment pipelines while minimizing downtime and improving operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and maintain Linux-based servers, ensuring system stability, security, and performance.
• Manage and optimize web servers (Apache and Nginx) to support high-performing applications.
• Administer and maintain databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB, ensuring efficient data storage and scalability.
• Monitor system performance, server health, and application availability, taking proactive measures to prevent downtime.
• Design and implement performance optimization strategies for servers and applications.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts for deployment, provisioning, and routine operations.
• Build, manage, and enhance CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Git and Jenkins.
• Perform regular backups, patching, and system updates with minimal disruption to services.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure smooth integration and deployment of applications.
• Document system configurations, processes, and workflows to support knowledge sharing and operational continuity.
• Stay updated with industry best practices and emerging technologies in DevOps and infrastructure management.
• Implement and manage containerization and infrastructure-as-code tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform where applicable.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience managing Linux servers, web servers (Apache/Nginx), and databases in production environments.
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and deployment automation.
• Experience with configuration management tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.
• Solid understanding of system performance tuning, scalability, and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, along with security best practices.
• Strong communication, documentation, and collaboration skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration.
• Hands-on experience with Terraform for infrastructure provisioning.
• Familiarity with Jenkins or similar CI/CD tools.