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Senior DevOps Engineer - 4 month contract (likely to extend)

Full time at Rackspace in Saudi Arabia
Posted on November 24, 2024

Job details

Rackspace Technology is a leading provider of expertise and managed services across all the major public and private cloud technologies. We’ve evolved Fanatical Support to encompass the entire customer journey — providing Fanatical Experience from first consultation to daily operations. Our passionate experts combine the power of proactive, always-on service and expertise with best-in-class tools and automation to deliver technology when and how our customers need it. Rackspace has been commissioned by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to assure the build of a sovereign multi-tenant private cloud that we have designed.

Role Overview

As a Senior DevOps Engineer within our Cloud Management Platform (CMP) team in Saudi Arabia, you will be at the forefront of designing and managing intricate DevOps pipelines for a key client. Your expertise will contribute to the seamless integration of leading tools, ensuring the resilience and security of networking protocols and infrastructures. This role will be permanently on-site with a customer in Riyadh (KSA). Arabic language skills will be highly advantageous. This is initially a 4 month contract, with high likelihood to extend.

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and manage robust DevOps pipelines utilizing tools like GitLab, CircleCI, etc.
  • Ensure seamless integration of DevOps tools, optimizing processes for efficiency.
  • Examine technical prerequisites for Kubernetes deployments among prospective clients.
  • Develop and deploy Kubernetes solutions tailored to meet customer demands.
  • Lead the deployment and day-to-day functioning of Microservices solutions.
  • Provide active support and management for customer environments, guaranteeing reliability and optimal performance.
  • Oversee and optimize the CMP infrastructure, focusing on efficiency, scalability, and reliability.
  • Collaborate across teams, providing expert insights for issue resolution and enhancing deployment strategies.

Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years of proven experience in a DevOps position
  • Minimum 3 years of professional experience in Python development.
  • Proficient in deploying and troubleshooting Kubernetes environments, showcasing extensive expertise.
  • In-depth knowledge of cloud services and platforms, such as OpenStack and VMware.
  • Demonstrates familiarity with various container orchestration platforms, highlighting a versatile skill set.
  • Experience in Linux system administration, covering distributions like RHEL and Ubuntu.
  • Strong automation skill with Terraform and Ansible.
  • Experience of scripting languages Python, Powershell, Bash.
  • Expertise in managing and integrating DevOps tools, including GitLab, CircleCI, and SonarQube.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and effective communication abilities.
  • Ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated ability to work efficiently under pressure.
  • Proven ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies.
  • Good networking knowledge, with a focus on deploying and managing networking and security tools, including F5 and Palo Alto.
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