DevOps Engineer - Development Operations

Bounty Hunter World; Doha; On-site; QAR 291,000 - 437,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Development Operations Engineer to drive the adoption of DevOps practices within a national oil and gas operator. This role requires a seasoned professional with over 10 years of experience in DevOps, who will act as a Subject Matter Expert, guiding teams in implementing best practices and tools. You will design and maintain DevOps processes, automate workflows, and ensure compliance with security standards. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a transformative project in a dynamic environment, where your expertise will help shape the future of operations and development.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in DevOps or similar roles.
• Proven track record in implementing DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of DevOps practices and tools.
• Collaborate with teams to automate workflows and improve processes.

Skills

Python

Bash

PowerShell

Git

CI/CD

Agile/Scrum

Problem-solving

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Docker

Kubernetes

Azure

AWS

GCP

Job description

mselect is looking to hire a Development Operations Engineer for a national oil and gas operator in Doha, Qatar.

Candidates must have a minimum of 10 years of experience in a DevOps or similar role. Fluency in English is a must.

Key Responsibilities

1. The DevOps Engineer will support the implementation and administration of DevOps practices within the client. This individual will be a DevOps Subject Matter Expert and will provide hands-on support and guidance to multiple teams in adopting and integrating DevOps principles to promote a DevOps culture.
2. Design, implement, and maintain DevOps processes and tools across the organization.
3. Support the development and maintenance of a DevOps roadmap, aligning it with the company's strategic goals and objectives.
4. Collaborate with development, operations, and other teams to streamline and automate workflows, from code commits to deployment and monitoring.
5. Manage DevOps platform administration and support.
6. Implement DevOps best practices, standards, and guidelines.
7. Integrate security best practices throughout the DevOps lifecycle, including promoting secure coding practices.
8. Support the use of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform and configuration management tools like Ansible to automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration.
9. Oversee Software Composition Analysis (SCA) and Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) practices to manage third-party dependencies and ensure software supply chain security.
10. Assist in establishing governance processes and frameworks to ensure compliance, risk management, and continuous improvement in DevOps practices.
11. Provide technical guidance and support to development teams in implementing CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, and deployment strategies.
12. Monitor and optimize system performance, reliability, and scalability.
13. Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in DevOps, security, and cloud computing.

Requirements

Academic Qualification

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent work experience).

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a DevOps or similar role.
• Proven track record of successfully implementing DevOps practices in previous roles.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Proven experience in working on DevOps initiatives and implementing DevOps practices within complex IT environments.
• A strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) processes and methodologies like Waterfall or Agile methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban is essential.
• In-depth knowledge and practical proficiency in CI/CD pipelines, automation tools, configuration management, and infrastructure as code (IaC) principles, tools, and platforms.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, and GCP.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
• Experience with security tools and practices such as SAST, DAST, and software composition analysis.
• Proficiency in infrastructure automation tools like Terraform and configuration management tools like Ansible.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues in production environments.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Skills

• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, and PowerShell.
• Experience with version control systems such as Git.
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools.
• Understanding of networking concepts and security best practices.
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Strong project management skills to support DevOps projects effectively.

*Only applicants meeting the strict criteria outlined above will be contacted as part of the shortlisting process.

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Bounty Hunter World