Senior DevOps Engineer

Mission.dev; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission.dev in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to oversee infrastructure and automation for large-scale digital platforms. You will own deployment, scaling, and security of high-availability systems serving public and private sectors, with attention to performance and compliance within a regional context.

The role emphasizes modern delivery practices, strong Linux, Kubernetes, and IaC expertise, and a commitment to security, reliability, and observability in a high-traffic SaaS

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Linux administration and GitLab CI/CD.
• Advanced proficiency with Kubernetes, Docker, and Helm.
• Hands-on experience with Terraform and Ansible for Infrastructure as Code.
• Strong knowledge of Kubernetes security and networking configurations.
• Expertise in scripting, observability, and DevSecOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize Linux-based server environments to ensure high-performance operations.
• Build and maintain scalable Kubernetes clusters using Docker and Helm.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration management using Terraform and Ansible.
• Design and implement secure CI/CD pipelines to streamline software delivery.
• Enforce security protocols and networking standards within containerized environments.
• Develop automation scripts to enhance operational efficiency and system reliability.
• Implement observability and monitoring tools to maintain system health and performance.
• Integrate DevSecOps practices across the development and production lifecycles.

Skills

Linux

Kubernetes

Docker

Helm

GitLab CI/CD

Terraform

Ansible

Security

Observability

DevSecOps

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Job description

Nice to have skills: Helm, Ansible, Linux, GitLab CI, Docker

A technology firm based in the Middle East specializes in building and operating national-scale digital products and data services. As a subsidiary of a major social insurance organization, the company provides verification services, business intelligence, and digital platforms for both public and private sectors. The environment is product-led and delivery-focused, managing high-impact systems where security, reliability, and performance are critical for supporting a regional digital economy.

About the Role

As a Senior DevOps Engineer, you will oversee the infrastructure and automation for large-scale digital platforms. You will take ownership of the deployment, scaling, and security of critical systems that provide data services to public and private organizations. Your work ensures the stability and performance of high-availability environments, directly impacting national digital transformation efforts. This role requires implementing modern delivery practices and maintaining a robust technical foundation to support high-traffic, secure data services within a standard regional work week.

What You'll Do

• Manage and optimize Linux-based server environments to ensure high-performance operations.
• Build and maintain scalable Kubernetes clusters using Docker and Helm.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration management using Terraform and Ansible.
• Design and implement secure CI/CD pipelines to streamline software delivery.
• Enforce security protocols and networking standards within containerized environments.
• Develop automation scripts to enhance operational efficiency and system reliability.
• Implement observability and monitoring tools to maintain system health and performance.
• Integrate DevSecOps practices across the development and production lifecycles.

What You Bring

• Proven experience in Linux administration and GitLab CI/CD.
• Advanced proficiency with Kubernetes, Docker, and Helm.
• Hands-on experience with Terraform and Ansible for Infrastructure as Code.
• Strong knowledge of Kubernetes security and networking configurations.
• Expertise in scripting, observability, and DevSecOps practices.

Work Schedule

• This position follows the standard Saudi work week, from Sunday through Thursday, and requires full-time overlap with Saudi business hours.

About your mission

Help develop a cutting-edge SaaS application. This platform consists of multiple services, including two .NET Core backend applications, two frontend web apps (React & Next.js), and a Python-based AI services integration.

About the client

Saudi based company, established in 2018 with the aim of enhancing well-being and prosperity through a range of products and services offered to individuals, as well as public and private entities.