Senior Software Engineer

Penta Consulting; Doha; On-site; QAR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Penta Consulting in Qatar is seeking a Senior Software Engineer / SME with deep Oracle DBX, DevOps, Security, and Automation expertise to join a Vodafone transformation programme.

You will design, build, and harden hybrid cloud and on‑prem environments, embed security into CI/CD, and ensure high availability across infrastructure and databases. This role demands strong troubleshooting and automation focus.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years in enterprise infrastructure environments.
• Hybrid cloud and on‑premises experience.
• Expertise in VMware and Oracle VM (OVM).

Responsibilities

• Design, build, configure, and support Oracle DBX stack infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments.
• Embed security controls into CI/CD pipelines for DevOps/DevSecOps.
• Manage high-availability platforms, disaster recovery, backup and restoration processes.
• Troubleshoot infrastructure, networking, virtualization, database, and application issues; perform RCA.
• Support security operations, incident response, vulnerability remediation, and compliance requirements.
• Install, configure, maintain, and optimize Oracle databases including RAC, ASM, Data Guard, OEM.
• Manage enterprise virtualization platforms including VMware ESXi/vCenter and Oracle VM (OVM).
• Drive automation and security-first operations across infra, cloud, security, DevOps, and database teams.

Skills

VMware ESXi

Oracle VM

Bash

Python

Ansible

Jenkins

Docker

Podman

CI/CD security

Tools

Oracle VM (OVM)

OCI

Ivanti

Job description

At Penta Consulting, we understand that technology is only as powerful as the people behind it. As a leading provider of Technology resource Solutions, our mission is to empower businesses with the right talent and expertise to drive their digital transformation.

With over 28 years of experience, we have built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality resources across various domains, including software development, artificial intelligence, project management, architecture, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and data analytics. Our network of Global clients relies on Penta’s team of technology experts to deeply understand their unique needs and provide tailored solutions that drive innovation and operational excellence.

We remain committed to being a trusted partner for our clients, providing them with the resources they need to stay ahead in an ever-evolving technological landscape. Behind the people powering your technology, you’ll find Penta Consulting.

Senior Software Engineer / SME – Infrastructure, DevOps, SecOps, Automation & Oracle DBA

Are you an experienced Infrastructure & Security Engineer with deep expertise across Oracle technologies, DevOps, Automation, Security Operations, and Database Administration?

We're looking for aSenior Software Engineer / Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join a high-impact Vodafone transformation programme, helping to build, secure, automate, and operate enterprise-scale hybrid cloud and on-premises environments.

This is an opportunity to work on mission-critical platforms supporting large-scale business services while driving automation, security-by-design, and operational excellence across infrastructure and cloud ecosystems.

What You'll Be Doing:

Design, build, configure, and support Oracle DBX stack infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments.

Support DevOps and DevSecOps initiatives by embedding security controls into CI/CD pipelines

Manage high-availability platforms, disaster recovery, backup and restoration processes.

Troubleshoot infrastructure, networking, virtualization, database, and application issues, performing in-depth Root Cause Analysis (RCA).

Support security operations, incident response, vulnerability remediation, and compliance requirements.

Install, configure, maintain, and optimize Oracle databases including RAC, ASM, Data Guard, OEM, backup & recovery solutions.

Manage and administer enterprise virtualization platforms including:

• VMware ESXi / vCenter
• Oracle VM (OVM)
• Patching
• Tuning
• Bash
• Python
• Ansible
• Jenkins

Required Experience:

Infrastructure & Cloud

• 8–10+ years' hands-on experience in enterprise infrastructure environments
• Strong experience with hybrid cloud and on-premises deployments
• Expertise in VMware, OLVM, Oracle VM
• Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, VLANs, SAN, TLS/HTTPS)
• Cloud platform experience (OCI preferred)

DevOps & Automation:

• Docker, Podman, CRI-O
• Bash and Python scripting
• Experience automating infrastructure, deployment, monitoring, and remediation activities

Security Operations:

Experience supporting or operating:

• SIEM Platforms
• Vulnerability Management
• Certificate Management
• Patch Management (Ivanti or similar)
• Security Hardening (CIS/CSS Benchmarks)

Oracle DBA Expertise:

• Oracle DBX application database installation and configuration
• Oracle RAC and ASM
• Data Guard
• Backup, Recovery & Restore
• Flashback Configuration
• Database Cloning & Replication
• OEM Setup & Administration
• DR Testing & Recovery Exercises
• Database Performance Analysis & Tuning
• Major Incident RCA and Impact Assessments

What We're Looking For:

• Strong troubleshooting and analytical capabilities
• Experience supporting business-critical, high-availability environments
• Proven track record in automation-first and security-first operations
• Ability to work across Infrastructure, Cloud, Security, DevOps, and Database teams
• Experience within telecom or other highly regulated enterprise environments is highly desirable

Interested or know someone who would be a great fit?