Senior DevOps & Architecture Engineer

Blink; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking a skilled Senior DevOps & Architecture Engineer to establish and maintain CI/CD systems and practices. You will collaborate closely with development and operations teams, ensuring scalability, stability, and security of systems. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's or Master's degree and at least five years of experience in DevOps roles, along with proficiency in AWS and CI/CD tools. This role demands strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a DevOps Engineer, hands-on experience with CI/CD tools, and cloud platforms.
• Experience with agile project management and workflow tools such as Jira, Asana, Trello.
• Proficiency in using Git or other version control systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement CI/CD pipelines for software deployment.
• Automate operational processes to improve efficiency.
• Monitor system performance and manage capacity.

Skills

AWS

CI/CD tools

Problem-solving

Communication

Docker

Kubernetes

Infrastructure as code

Python

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Terraform

Ansible

Prometheus

Job description

Senior DevOps & Architecture Engineer

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Job Description

A Senior DevOps and architecture professional is responsible for establishing, maintaining, and optimizing the continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) systems and practices. They collaborate closely with development, operations, and security teams to automate and streamline operational processes, ensuring system stability, scalability, and security. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field and has at least five years of experience in DevOps roles. They must be proficient in AWS, various CI/CD tools, cloud platforms, and possess excellent problem‑solving and communication skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and implement CI/CD pipelines, aligning with software development and deployment processes.
• Automate and optimize operational processes to reduce the risk of errors and increase efficiency.
• Collaborate with development teams to understand software features and technical implementation, ensuring architecture alignment with business requirements.
• Proactively monitor system performance and capacity management, ensuring system scalability, reliability, and efficiency.
• Ensure system security by collaborating with security teams and implementing secure DevOps practices.
• Conduct regular system audits to detect deviations from the established process, and implement corrective actions.
• Lead the definition and implementation of cloud architecture, including containerization and orchestration systems.
• Mentor junior team members, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and learning.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of the latest industry trends and technologies.
• Production support & incident management: Respond to production issues, troubleshoot incidents, and ensure high availability of critical systems. Conduct root‑cause analyses and post‑mortems, implement corrective actions, and participate in on‑call rotations. Utilize logging and monitoring tools for proactive detection of system anomalies.

Qualifications

• Education: A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience as a DevOps Engineer, including extensive hands‑on experience with CI/CD tools and cloud platforms.
• Project Management: Experience with agile project management and workflow tools such as Jira, Asana, Trello, or similar.
• Version Control: Proficiency in using Git or other version control systems.

Competencies

• Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and others.
  • Extensive experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Google Cloud, Azure.
  • Hands‑on experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration systems (Kubernetes).
  • Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform, Ansible, Chef, Puppet, etc.
  • Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, and Shell.
  • Knowledge of system monitoring tools (VictoriaMetrics, Prometheus, Grafana).
  • Understanding of network topologies and common network protocols and services (DNS, HTTP(S), SSH, FTP, SMTP).
  • Hands‑on experience with logging and observability tools such as Loki, Elasticsearch, ELK Stack.
  • Configuration & Secret Management: HashiCorp Vault, AWS Secrets Manager, Azure Key Vault, Kubernetes Secrets, SOPS.
  • Load Balancing & API Gateway: NGINX, HAProxy, AWS ALB/NLB, Azure Application Gateway, API Gateway concepts.
  • Storage & Databases: RDS/Aurora, DynamoDB, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, S3, Azure Blob, Google Cloud Storage.
  • Software Design: Proficiency in software design principles and patterns, with a focus on DevOps practices and principles.
• Problem‑Solving Skills: Strong analytical thinking and ability to troubleshoot complex system issues.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication, effective with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Teamwork and Leadership: Proven ability to lead and collaborate as part of a team; mentor and guide junior members.
• Time Management: Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage priorities and time effectively.
• Adaptability: Quick learner, able to adapt to new technologies and tools.
• Continuous Learning: Commitment to ongoing learning and staying current with DevOps trends.
• Flexibility in Work Schedule: Willingness to adjust schedule to collaborate across time zones and address urgent issues.
• Fluency in English: Excellent command of the English language, written and spoken.