Senior Cloud Engineer

Isolution; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 299,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer to design and manage cloud infrastructure on AWS, Azure, or GCP. This role requires 5-8+ years of experience and strong expertise in DevOps practices, cloud security, and automation tools. The ideal candidate will mentor junior engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high availability and performance. Strong problem-solving skills and excellent communication abilities are essential for success in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of experience in cloud engineering or DevOps roles.
• Strong hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Proficiency in Linux/Unix administration.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain cloud infrastructure on AWS / Azure / GCP.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Monitor cloud systems and troubleshoot performance issues.

Skills

Cloud platforms expertise

DevOps practices

Automation skills

Cloud security best practices

Scripting (Python, Bash)

Monitoring tools experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Cloud Engineer to design, implement, and manage scalable, secure, and highly available cloud infrastructure. The role requires strong hands‑on expertise in cloud platforms, automation, DevOps practices, and production support, with the ability to mentor junior engineers collaborate across teams.

Key Responsibilities

Cloud Infrastructure & Architecture

• Design, deploy, and maintain cloud infrastructure on AWS / Azure / GCP
• Ensure high availability, scalability, performance, and security of cloud environments
• Manage cloud networking, IAM, compute, storage, and database services

DevOps & Automation

• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines
• Automate deployments, monitoring, and system operations

Monitoring, Security & Reliability

• Monitor cloud systems and troubleshoot performance and availability issues
• Implement security best practices, cost optimization, and compliance controls
• Perform incident management, root cause analysis, and preventive actions

Collaboration & Leadership

• Work closely with development, security, and operations teams
• Review architectures and provide cloud best-practice recommendations
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical documentation

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field
• 5–8+ years of experience in cloud engineering or DevOps roles
• Strong hands‑on experience with AWS / Azure / GCP
• Proficiency in Linux/Unix administration
• Experience with Terraform, Ansible, or similar tools
• Knowledge of Docker & Kubernetes
• Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash, or similar)
• Experience with monitoring tools (CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, etc.)

Preferred / Nice-to-Have

• Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Experience in multi‑cloud or hybrid environments
• Exposure to security frameworks and compliance standards
• Experience supporting enterprise or mission‑critical systems

Soft Skills

• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Ability to work independently and in fast‑paced environments