Senior Cloud Engineer

About the Job
RAKBANK, also known as the National Bank of Ras Al-Khaimah, is a Public Joint Stock Company based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Founded in 1976, it is one of the oldest banks in the UAE, operating within retail and corporate banking. The Bank offers a range of services, including personal and business banking, credit cards, loans, investment services, and wealth management. In recent years, RAKBANK has achieved significant milestones, including being named one of the world's best banks by Forbes ME (2022) and awarded UAE's SME Bank of the Year by the Asian Banking and Finance Awards.

As part of its transformational journey, RAKBANK is committed to building a diverse team with over 3,000 employees from 58 countries and fostering an environment that promotes work-life balance, career development, and recognition. A major focus of the Bank is to evolve as a ‘Digital bank with a human touch,’ committing to sustainability and innovation.

What You Will Be Doing

• Design, implement, and maintain cloud infrastructure solutions using modern tools and technologies.
• Provision cloud resources, automate deployments, manage containers/clusters, support CI/CD pipelines, and ensure security and operational excellence.
• Handle advanced administration, best practices, and troubleshooting across cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure.
• Deploy, manage, and monitor Kubernetes clusters.
• Use Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform and CloudFormation for provisioning cloud resources.
• Automate server and application configuration using tools like Ansible.
• Support CI/CD pipelines and facilitate development workflows.
• Script for automation, reporting, and metrics collection using languages like Python and Bash.
• Manage Linux administration, networking, identity management, storage, and backups.
• Set up monitoring and logging solutions with tools like ELK and Prometheus.
• Enforce security best practices and compliance across cloud environments.
• Collaborate with Architecture, Development, and DevOps teams to understand requirements and provide cloud infrastructure support.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues related to cloud infrastructure and applications.
• Stay updated with new cloud technologies, tools, and industry best practices.

What You Should Have

• Analytical Thinking: Ability to analyze complex cloud infrastructure issues systematically.
• Troubleshooting Expertise: Proficiency in diagnosing and resolving cloud-related issues efficiently.
• Innovative Solutions: Creative approach to optimize cloud performance and cost-efficiency.
• Expertise in programming and related frameworks.
• Strong database management skills (e.g., SQL, Oracle).
• Understanding of software architecture and design patterns.
• Commitment to continuous learning and skill enhancement.

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with public/private cloud platforms (AWS, Azure).
• Strong experience with IaC tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, Bicep).
• Proficiency in configuration management tools (Ansible, GitHub Actions).
• Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Scripting skills in languages like Python, Bash, and PowerShell.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Understanding of cloud security principles, identity management, and networking.
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging solutions (ELK, Prometheus).
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure) are a plus.

What’s In It for You?

• Competitive and performance-linked compensation.
• Provision of a comprehensive medical care plan for you and your family.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Relocation assistance where applicable.
• Opportunities for career development and growth.
• A collaborative environment to work with top talent in the field.
• Encouragement to bring your whole self to the organization and perform to your best.