Fintech DevOps & Infra Lead (Kubernetes, Terraform) - KSA

leading-edge; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

leading-edge in Saudi Arabia seeks a Head of DevOps & Infrastructure to ensure zero-downtime operations and automated delivery pipelines. You will lead cloud operations, CI/CD automation, and disaster recovery initiatives across the organisation.

The role requires hands-on expertise in Kubernetes, Terraform, and cloud architectures within fintech settings, with strong leadership and ability to align security and governance with business goals. On-site in Saudi Arabia, GCC nationals preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in DevOps, Cloud Infrastructure, or Platform Engineering within fintech or regulated environments.
• Hands-on expertise in Kubernetes, Terraform, and high-security financial infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, disaster recovery, and cloud architecture best practices.
• Experience managing AWS/Azure deployments at scale.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and strategic decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee KSA-based cloud regions (AWS/Azure) and manage high-availability operations.
• Lead CI/CD automation to accelerate delivery while maintaining security and compliance.
• Implement and manage Disaster Recovery plans and SOC monitoring for critical systems.
• Define infrastructure standards, operational best practices, and governance frameworks.
• Collaborate with Development, Architecture, and Security teams to maintain resilient, scalable systems.
• Mentor infrastructure and DevOps teams to foster performance, reliability, and technical excellence.

Skills

Kubernetes

Terraform

CI/CD

Cloud Operations

Job description

leading-edge in Saudi Arabia seeks a Head of DevOps & Infrastructure to ensure zero-downtime operations and automated delivery pipelines. You will lead cloud operations, CI/CD automation, and disaster recovery initiatives across the organisation.

The role requires hands-on expertise in Kubernetes, Terraform, and cloud architectures within fintech settings, with strong leadership and ability to align security and governance with business goals. On-site in Saudi Arabia, GCC nationals preferred.