Senior DevOps OpenShift Engineer

Senior DevOps OpenShift Engineer at Datascience. About the role As a Senior DevOps OpenShift Engineer at Datascience, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing our cloud infrastructure and deployment processes. This position requires a deep understanding of OpenShift and container orchestration, as well as a commitment to continuous integration and delivery practices. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that our applications are scalable, reliable, and efficient, all while maintaining a focus on automation and performance optimization.

Key facts

• Location: Dubai
• Engagement: Full-time
• Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience
• Visa: Sponsorship available for the right candidate

What you’ll do

• Design, implement, and manage OpenShift clusters to support our application deployment and operational needs.
• Automate deployment processes using CI/CD pipelines to enhance the efficiency of software delivery.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure that applications are optimized for performance and scalability within the OpenShift environment.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure high availability and reliability of services.
• Implement security best practices across the infrastructure to safeguard sensitive data and applications.
• Conduct regular system audits and performance tuning to improve the overall efficiency of the infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain documentation related to system architecture, processes, and procedures.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members, fostering a culture of learning and collaboration.
• Engage in capacity planning and resource management to ensure optimal use of cloud resources.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies to continuously improve our DevOps practices.
• Participate in on-call rotations to provide support for production systems as needed.
• Work closely with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in DevOps or a related field, with a strong focus on OpenShift and container technologies.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or Ruby for automation tasks.
• Extensive experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar platforms.
• Solid understanding of cloud platforms, particularly AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Familiarity with configuration management tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.
• Strong knowledge of networking concepts and security protocols relevant to cloud environments.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK stack.

Nice to have

• Certifications in OpenShift, Kubernetes, or other relevant cloud technologies.
• Experience with microservices architecture and service mesh technologies.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools like Jira or Trello.
• Knowledge of database management systems and data storage solutions.
• Previous experience in a startup environment or fast-paced tech company.

Skills & tools

• OpenShift
• Kubernetes
• CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI)
• Scripting languages (Python, Bash)
• Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
• Configuration management (Ansible, Puppet)
• Monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana)
• Networking and security protocols

Practical notes

This position is based in Dubai, a vibrant city known for its innovation and technology landscape.

The successful candidate will benefit from a competitive salary package and the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment that encourages professional growth.

Datascience is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

For those requiring visa sponsorship, we are prepared to assist the right candidate in securing the necessary work permits.

Join us in shaping the future of data science and technology!