Cloud Engineer

Mission.dev; Pakistan; On-site; PKR 22,222,000 - 40,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission.dev is seeking a Senior Cloud and Platform Engineer to own the architecture and operational excellence of our cloud infrastructure. You will build scalable, secure, and automated environments powering mission-critical data services, bridging software development and operations.

You will lead IaC adoption with Terraform and Ansible, optimize CI/CD pipelines, maintain Linux systems, and enforce robust security and compliance across the ecosystem, collaborating with cross-functional teams

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in cloud architecture and infrastructure operations.
• Proven expertise in Infrastructure as Code and configuration management using Terraform and Ansible.
• Strong proficiency in managing Linux environments and cloud automation.
• Deep understanding of networking, cloud security, and version control systems.
• Ability to work a Sunday through Thursday schedule to align with regional business hours.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable cloud architecture to support high-traffic data services and enterprise applications.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration management using industry-standard tools.
• Manage and optimize CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployment processes and improve developer productivity.
• Maintain and monitor Linux-based systems to ensure peak performance and system reliability.
• Implement robust security protocols and networking configurations to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance.
• Troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues and provide timely resolutions for production environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate platform requirements into the software development lifecycle.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Infrastructure as Code

Terraform

Ansible

Linux environments

Cloud security

Version control

Networking

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

GitLab

Job description

Mission is a platform for hiring, vetting and managing software development talents. It enables our clients to connect with the world’s best talent to build mission-critical software products.

About the Company

A technology firm based in the Middle East specializes in building and operating national-scale digital products and data services. As a subsidiary of a major social insurance organization, the company provides verification services, business intelligence, and digital platforms for both public and private sectors. The environment is product-led and delivery-focused, managing high-impact systems where security, reliability, and performance are critical for supporting a regional digital economy.

About the Role

As a Senior Cloud and Platform Engineer, you will own the architecture and operational excellence of the company's cloud infrastructure. You will be responsible for building scalable, secure, and automated environments that power mission-critical data services. Your role bridges the gap between software development and infrastructure operations, driving the adoption of Infrastructure as Code and automated configuration management. You will have a direct impact on the reliability of platforms used by public and private entities, ensuring high availability and robust security standards across the entire ecosystem.

What You'll Do

• Design and implement scalable cloud architecture to support high-traffic data services and enterprise applications.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration management using industry-standard tools.
• Manage and optimize CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployment processes and improve developer productivity.
• Maintain and monitor Linux-based systems to ensure peak performance and system reliability.
• Implement robust security protocols and networking configurations to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance.
• Troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues and provide timely resolutions for production environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate platform requirements into the software development lifecycle.

What You Bring

• Extensive experience in cloud architecture and infrastructure operations.
• Proven expertise in Infrastructure as Code and configuration management using tools like Terraform and Ansible.
• Strong proficiency in managing Linux environments and cloud automation.
• Deep understanding of networking, cloud security, and version control systems.
• Ability to work a Sunday through Thursday schedule to align with regional business hours.

Nice to Haves

• Experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
• Familiarity with GitLab for CI/CD and automation workflows.
• Background in building systems for highly regulated industries or government entities.

Work Schedule

• This position follows the standard Saudi work week, from Sunday through Thursday, and requires full-time overlap with Saudi business hours