Executive DevOps Engineer

Mobilink Microfinance Bank Ltd; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 892,800 - 1,339,200; Full time

Job summary

A prominent microfinance institution in Karachi is seeking an Executive DevOps Engineer to support applications, manage production environments, and implement CI/CD pipelines. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer/Software Engineering and a minimum of 2 years IT experience. Ideal candidates should be proactive problem solvers with strong leadership skills. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact while working within a team focused on driving digital transformation and financial inclusion.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of IT experience, preferably in Application Management & Support.
• Experience in software development is preferred.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-level support for all applications.
• Manage production and disaster recovery environments.
• Monitor application servers and optimize performance.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

Azure DevOps

CI/CD pipelines

Application Management

Team Management

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer/Software Engineering

Job description

What is Executive DevOps Engineer – MMBL?

• Responsible for first‑level support of all applications (In‑House Applications [IHA] and Third‑Party Applications), managing production and disaster recovery environments, and ensuring smooth deployment and monitoring of all applications. The role also includes hands‑on experience with Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and Azure Self‑Hosted Agents.

What Executive DevOps Engineer – MMBL does?

• Provide first‑level support for all applications (In‑House Applications and Third‑Party).
• Manage production environments for both In‑House and Third‑Party applications.
• Manage disaster recovery (DR) environments and ensure synchronization between DR and live systems.
• Maintain records of complaints and ensure timely resolution.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, policies, and audit recommendations (SBP/External).
• Deploy new portals/applications (In‑House Applications and Third‑Party).
• Fix security vulnerabilities as per Information Security (IS) reports.
• Monitor application servers and optimize application performance.
• Coordinate with vendors for third‑party systems and ensure timely ticket resolution.
• Enforce and adhere to change management and information security policies.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.
• Manage Azure Self‑Hosted Agents for deployment and automation tasks.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

What are we looking for and what does it require to be a Executive DevOps Engineer – MMBL?

• Bachelor’s degree (4 years) in Computer / Software Engineering from a reputed institution. Minimum 2 years of IT experience, preferably in Application Management & Support. Experience in software development is preferred. Hands‑on experience with Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and Azure Self‑Hosted Agents. Strong leadership and team management skills with a proactive and solution‑oriented mindset.

Job Locations:

• Head Office

About MMBL:

Mobilink Microfinance Bank Ltd. is providing banking services to over 48 million registered users including 20+ million monthly active customers across Pakistan. With a hybrid model that combines traditional microfinance with mobile/digital banking technologies, the bank now operates with over 114 branches and 270,000 branchless banking agents and provides a USSD (GSM) based digital channel offering savings, micro enterprise (MSME) loans, small housing loans, remittances, collection (utility bills and loan installments), mobile wallets, insurance, G2P, B2B & B2P payments; thus, playing a leading role in the promotion of financial inclusion. MMBL is committed to fostering a positive and productive workplace, and our core values reflect this focus. These values include promoting innovation and entrepreneurship, encouraging teamwork and collaboration, and prioritizing a customer‑centric approach in all aspects of our business.

Why Join MMBL?

This is an opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a difference and playing a key role in driving transformative change. Our team is committed to empowering millions with the tools necessary to succeed in the digital age, and we’re looking for a talented individual to join us in this endeavour.