Synechron is a leading digital transformation consulting firm focused on the financial services industry. We are on the lookout for a DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic team in Riyadh, KSA. If you are passionate about creating cutting-edge software and thrive in fast-paced environments, we would love to meet you!
We are seeking a DevOps Engineer with over 10 years of experience. The ideal candidate will have expertise in MongoDB, PostgreSQL, ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana), and Prometheus/Grafana monitoring. You will design, deploy, and maintain infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and observability systems to ensure optimal performance and uptime.
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (On-site)
Work Conditions: Contract
Language Requirements: Mandatory: Arabic Language
Key Responsibilities:
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Infrastructure & Database Management:
- Deploy, configure, and maintain MongoDB and PostgreSQL databases.
- Optimize database performance with replication, backup, and disaster recovery strategies.
- Manage scalable database clusters including sharding and query optimization.
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ELK Stack Implementation:
- Design and maintain centralized logging solutions with Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana.
- Build log ingestion pipelines and create dashboards and alerts for real-time troubleshooting.
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Monitoring & Observability:
- Implement Prometheus for metric collection and configure Grafana for visualization.
- Set up alerts for latency, error rates, and resource utilization.
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CI/CD Pipelines:
- Automate build, test, and deployment workflows using tools like Jenkins or GitLab CI/CD.
- Integrate database migrations into deployment pipelines.
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Infrastructure as Code (IaC):
- Manage cloud resources (AWS/GCP/Azure) with Terraform or CloudFormation.
- Automate server configurations using tools like Ansible.
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Containerization & Orchestration:
- Deploy services using Docker and orchestrate with Kubernetes or ECS.
- Ensure database connectivity and persistent storage for stateful workloads.
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Collaboration & Security:
- Partner with developers to troubleshoot database performance issues.
- Enforce security best practices and ensure compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, or SOC2.
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Disaster Recovery & Scaling:
- Design backup and restore strategies and implement auto-scaling solutions.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Proficiency in MongoDB and PostgreSQL.
- Hands-on experience with ELK Stack and strong knowledge of Prometheus and Grafana.
- Familiarity with AWS/GCP/Azure and scripting in Python, Bash, or Go.
- Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Terraform, and Ansible.
- Bachelor’s in Computer Science, IT, or related field, or equivalent experience.
- 10+ years in DevOps/SRE roles with production-grade systems.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certifications in MongoDB, PostgreSQL, AWS DevOps Engineer, or Elastic.
- Experience with Redis, Kafka, or Cassandra.
What We Offer:
- An exciting and diverse team of professionals.
- A creative and collaborative work environment.
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Competitive compensation and benefits.
If interested and ready to relocate to Riyadh, KSA if selected, please share your updated resume.
