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We are seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer with deep AWS expertise and experience across other public cloud platforms. This role will drive the design of our global cloud infrastructure, support the migration from on-premises to cloud-native services, and ensure our platforms are scalable, secure, and cost-effective. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with hands-on technical depth and a record of participating in cloud transformation projects at scale.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the architectural design and implementation of solutions for Rapyd’s cloud infrastructure, network, and applications.
- Design and execute cloud migration strategies from on-premises infrastructure.
- Define and implement multi-account AWS architecture, VPC designs, security controls, and shared services.
- Establish cloud infrastructure standards, reusable patterns, and governance models.
- Collaborate with DevOps, Application, and Security teams to implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD pipelines, and automated operations.
- Drive cloud cost optimization, monitoring, and operational efficiency.
- Ensure all designs meet internal and external compliance/security requirements (e.g., SOC 2, PCI).
- Act as a technical advisor to leadership, providing cloud architectural guidance for new initiatives.
- Drive constant improvement and technological excellence.
Requirements:
- 8+ years of experience in DevOps / Software, with a strong focus on architecture for both infrastructure and applications.
- 5+ years of experience in designing, implementing, and leading infrastructure lifecycles in cloud environments (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure).
- Solid coding skills in Terraform and Python are mandatory.
- A strong and advanced expert in Terraform is required.
- Expertise in low-level networking is essential.
- Experience with container orchestration platforms (EKS, ECS, or Kubernetes) is needed.
- Familiarity with monitoring/observability tools (CloudWatch, Datadog, ELK, etc.) is important.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
- Curiosity and a desire to learn new technologies and improve operational methods.
Location: Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Work Conditions: Hybrid, Full-time
Language Requirements: Must possess excellent communication skills suitable for engaging with a global team.
