DevOps Engineer

looking to hire a Development Operations Engineer for a national oil and gas operator in Doha, Qatar. Candidates must have a minimum of 10 years of experience in a DevOps or similar role. Fluency in English is a must.

Key Responsibilities

· The DevOps Engineer will support the implementation and administration of DevOps practices within the client This individual will be a DevOps Subject Matter Expert and will provide hands-on support and guidance to multiple teams in adopting and integrating DevOps principles to promote a DevOps culture

· Design, implement, and maintain DevOps processes and tools across the organization

· Support the development and maintenance of a DevOps roadmap, aligning it with the company's strategic goals and objectives

· Collaborate with development, operations, and teams to streamline and automate workflows, from code commits to deployment and monitoring

· DevOps platform administration and support

· Implement DevOps best practices, standards, and guidelines

· Integrate security best practices throughout the DevOps lifecycle, including promoting secure coding practices

· Support the use of Infrastructure as Code (IAC) tools like Terraform and configuration management tools like Ansible to automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration

· Oversee Software Composition Analysis (SCA) and Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) practices to manage third-party dependencies and ensure software supply chain security

· Assist in establishing governance processes and frameworks to ensure compliance, risk management, and continuous improvement in DevOps practices

· Provide technical guidance and support to development teams in implementing CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, and deployment strategies

· Monitor and optimize system performance, reliability, and scalability

· Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in DevOps, security, and cloud computing

Requirements

Academic Qualification:

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent work experience).

Experience:

· Minimum of 10 years of experience in a DevOps or similar role

· Proven track record of successfully implementing DevOps practices in previous roles

· Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments

· Proven experience in working on DevOps initiatives and implementing DevOps practices within complex IT environments

· A strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) processes and methodologies like Waterfall or Agile methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban is essential

· In-depth knowledge and practical proficiency in CI/CD pipelines, automation tools, configuration management, and infrastructure as code (IAC) principles, tools, and platforms

· Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, and GCP

· Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes

· Experience with security tools and practices such as SAST, DAST, and software composition analysis

· Proficiency in infrastructure automation tools like Terraform and configuration management tools like Ansible

· Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues in production environments

· Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams

Skills:

· Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, and PowerShell

· Experience with version control systems such as Git

· Experience with monitoring and logging tools

· Understanding of networking concepts and security best practices

· Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions

· Strong project management skills to support DevOps projects effectively

Job Type: Full-time