Senior DevOps Engineer Jobs in Abu Dhabi, UAE – Banking Project

Location

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Job Category

• Information Technology (IT) & Software
• Engineering & Technical
• Banking & Insurance

Job Overview

A leading banking project in Abu Dhabi, UAE is seeking an experienced Senior DevOps Engineer to support the development and management of cloud-native, highly available, and scalable technology platforms. This urgent opportunity is ideal for DevOps professionals with strong expertise in cloud infrastructure, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Kubernetes-based platforms, automation frameworks, and enterprise-grade deployment environments.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining modern DevOps ecosystems that support mission-critical banking applications and digital transformation initiatives. Working closely with development, infrastructure, security, and operations teams, the DevOps Engineer will drive automation, improve deployment efficiency, enhance system reliability, and support cloud-native application delivery.

This position offers significant career growth opportunities for professionals seeking exposure to enterprise banking technology, cloud-native architectures, microservices environments, Kubernetes platforms, and advanced DevOps practices. Candidates will gain valuable experience supporting large-scale, regulated, and high-availability systems within the financial services sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain cloud-native infrastructure and platform environments.
• Build and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform and automation frameworks.
• Deploy, manage, and optimize Kubernetes and OpenShift-based environments.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, ArgoCD, Tekton, and related tools.
• Support cloud infrastructure deployments across AWS, Oracle Cloud, and similar platforms.
• Implement and manage containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Collaborate with development teams to support microservices-based application deployments.
• Monitor platform performance, availability, and operational health.
• Implement security best practices for cloud infrastructure, networking, and platform services.
• Troubleshoot infrastructure, deployment, and application-related issues.
• Support automation initiatives using Shell scripting, Python, or Go.
• Ensure compliance with enterprise governance, security, and operational standards.

Requirements & Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.

Experience

• Proven experience managing large-scale, highly available cloud-native platforms.
• Experience working within enterprise or regulated environments.
• Experience supporting mission-critical applications and infrastructure.
• Candidates must currently be based in the UAE.
• Candidates should have a notice period of 30 days or less.

Technical Skills

• Terraform
• Docker
• Kubernetes
• OpenShift
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Cloud Automation
• Jenkins
• ArgoCD
• Tekton
• AWS
• Oracle Cloud
• Cloud Platform Management
• Microservices Architecture
• Containerization
• Cloud-Native Deployments
• Networking
• VPN Technologies
• Firewall Management
• Cloud Security
• Shell Scripting
• Python
• Go Programming

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent troubleshooting and incident management skills.
• Effective communication and stakeholder collaboration capabilities.
• Ability to perform under pressure in mission-critical environments.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.

Salary, Benefits & Career Growth

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on a major banking transformation project.
• Exposure to advanced cloud-native technologies and DevOps practices.
• Experience with enterprise-scale infrastructure and automation initiatives.
• Collaborative and innovation-driven work environment.
• Involvement in high-impact financial services technology projects.

Career Growth

• Advancement opportunities into Senior DevOps Engineer, Platform Engineer, Cloud Architect, Site Reliability Engineer (SRE), or DevOps Lead roles.
• Professional development in Kubernetes, cloud computing, infrastructure automation, and security.
• Exposure to enterprise banking technology and large-scale cloud platforms.
• Continuous learning opportunities through modern DevOps and cloud-native engineering initiatives.

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