Rackspace Technology is a leading provider of expertise and managed services across all major public and private cloud technologies. We have evolved Fanatical Support to encompass the entire customer journey — providing Fanatical Experience™ from first consultation to daily operations. This role as a Senior DevOps Engineer within our Cloud Management Platform (CMP) team in Saudi Arabia is critical for designing and managing intricate DevOps pipelines for key clients. You will contribute to the seamless integration of leading tools while ensuring the resilience and security of networking protocols and infrastructures.
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Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Work Conditions: On-site, Full-time
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and manage robust DevOps pipelines utilizing tools like GitLab, CircleCI, etc.
- Ensure seamless integration of DevOps tools, optimizing processes for efficiency.
- Examine technical prerequisites for Kubernetes deployments among prospective clients.
- Develop and deploy Kubernetes solutions tailored to meet customer demands.
- Lead the deployment and day-to-day functioning of Microservices solutions.
- Provide active support and management for customer environments, guaranteeing reliability and optimal performance.
- Oversee and optimize the CMP infrastructure, focusing on efficiency, scalability, and reliability.
- Collaborate across teams, providing expert insights for issue resolution and enhancing deployment strategies.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of proven experience in a DevOps position.
- Minimum 3 years of professional experience in Python development.
- Proficient in deploying and troubleshooting Kubernetes environments, showcasing extensive expertise.
- In-depth knowledge of cloud services and platforms, such as OpenStack and VMware.
- Familiarity with various container orchestration platforms.
- Experience in Linux system administration (e.g., RHEL, Ubuntu).
- Strong automation skills with Terraform and Ansible.
- Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, Bash).
- Expertise in managing and integrating DevOps tools (GitLab, CircleCI, SonarQube).
- Excellent problem-solving skills and effective communication abilities.
- Ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to work efficiently under pressure.
- Proven ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies.
- Good networking knowledge, with a focus on deploying and managing networking and security tools, including F5 and Palo Alto.
Language Requirements
- Arabic language skills will be highly advantageous.
