Summary
Gathern is hiring a Senior DevOps Engineer in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role focuses on building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, cloud infrastructure, and automated deployment and monitoring processes. The engineer will work with development, QA, and operations teams to improve reliability, scalability, security, and disaster recovery. Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and 4–6 years of relevant experience, with skills in scripting, cloud platforms, containers, and configuration management.
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Job Purpose:
Streamline software delivery and foster collaboration between development and operations through automation, continuous integration/deployment, and shared responsibility, leading to enhanced efficiency, improved quality, and faster innovation.
Functional Accountabilities
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for efficient and automated software delivery
- Develop and manage infrastructure as code (IaC) to provision, configure, and scale resources reliably
- Automate deployment, monitoring, and maintenance tasks using scripting and configuration management tools
- Collaborate with development, QA, and operations teams to integrate testing, security, and deployment processes
- Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize infrastructure for scalability and reliability
- Implement and maintain cloud infrastructure (AWS) and container orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
- Enforce security best practices, compliance standards, and disaster recovery strategies within infrastructure
- Maintain documentation for infrastructure setup, deployment procedures, and incident response protocols
- Continuously evaluate and adopt emerging tools, technologies, and methodologies to improve DevOps practices.
Striving for Excellence
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations while promoting organizational transparency.
- Collaborate effectively with colleagues and contribute to shared team objectives.
- Provide regular updates on performance and document any issues or challenges to ensure timely resolution.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
- 4-6 years of relevant experience in software development, system administration, or IT operations
- Familiarity with scripting languages (Bash, Python) and basic automation techniques
- Experience with version control systems (Git) and understanding of CI/CD concepts
- Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker)
- Understanding of infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or Helm
- Familiarity with configuration management tools.
- Basic networking, security best practices, and system monitoring skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate technical concepts clearly
- Eagerness to learn new tools, technologies, and methodologies related to DevOps practices.
COMPETENCIES
Working with Others:
- Fosters collaboration and removes obstacles that hinder teamwork.
- Offers advice and support in a sensitive and timely manner.
- Assumes clear responsibility for relevant tasks from the outset.
- Builds a robust network, including senior-level contacts, to facilitate activities and expand knowledge.
- Demonstrates the ability to negotiate and influence decision-makers at higher levels.
- Proactively coordinates with other departments, partners, and external stakeholders.
Adapting and Innovating:
- Drives improvements within own remit, adding value where possible
- Promotes adaptability among team members to achieve objectives
- Advocate new ideas that gain traction with senior colleagues.
Accountability
- Takes ownership of tasks and meets deadlines consistently.
- Delivers outputs on time while adhering to cost and quality standards.
- Accepts responsibility for personal shortcomings and compliance requirements.
- Supports team members, oversees delegated assignments, and remains accountable.
Respect for Diversity
- Works constructively with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Treats all individuals with dignity, respect, and equality.
- Considers different perspectives and demonstrates understanding in daily decisions.
- Reflects on personal biases to avoid stereotyping or discrimination.
- Adjusts systems and practices when biases are identified.
Communicating with Others
- Conveys information confidently and credibly.
- Produces concise reports and documentation highlighting key insights.
- Tailors communication style to meet varied audience needs.
- Guides others on the most suitable communication methods and content.