# Sr. DevOps Engineer - (CI/CD & Kubernetes) > GSSTech Group · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · — · Posted 2026-08-12 **Workplace:** on_site ## Description We are looking for an experienced **Senior DevOps Engineer** to join a technology engineering team supporting enterprise-scale platforms and advanced analytics environments. The role will focus on building and managing automated CI/CD pipelines, containerized platforms, infrastructure automation, security integration, and production engineering across highly available and regulated environments. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with **Jenkins, GitHub Actions, ArgoCD, Kubernetes/OpenShift, Docker, Helm, Terraform, Ansible, Groovy, Python, Linux, and Git**, with a strong understanding of DevOps, SRE, Infrastructure as Code, security engineering, and Agile delivery practices. We are looking for someone who enjoys **collaboration, experimentation, solving problems, and continuously learning**. ## Requirements ### Key Responsibilities - Design, build, maintain, and optimize automated **CI/CD pipelines** for Python-based applications and microservices. - Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines using **Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and ArgoCD**. - Build and maintain **microservices CI/CD pipelines** using modern DevOps practices. - Develop and maintain **Helm-based deployment pipelines** for containerized applications. - Automate application deployment, configuration management, infrastructure provisioning, and operational processes. - Implement and maintain **GitOps-based deployment workflows** using tools such as ArgoCD. - Automate security, compliance, and regulatory checks within CI/CD pipelines. - Integrate DevSecOps tools into CI/CD pipelines, including tools such as **SonarQube, Checkmarx, Sysdig, Nexus, Nexus IQ, Cosign**, and related security/quality tooling. - Implement automated patching and configuration management across environments. - Design, deploy, and manage containerized applications using **Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, and Podman**. - Work with **Terraform, Ansible**, and other Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools to provision and manage environments. - Develop automation scripts using **Groovy, Python, and Linux shell scripting**. - Support API development and integration within deployment and automation pipelines. - Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure, application, deployment, and pipeline-related issues. - Provide production support and participate in **on-call/production support rotations** where required. - Monitor application and platform health using tools such as **ELK, Prometheus, and Grafana**. - Implement and maintain secure authentication and authorization mechanisms for microservices. - Collaborate with development, security, infrastructure, platform, and product teams to ensure successful delivery and adoption of technology platforms. - Support application and platform onboarding through self-service and automation. - Work with teams to ensure smooth transition, adoption, and consumption of platform services. - Contribute to technical design discussions, engineering standards, automation strategies, and platform improvements. - Continuously evaluate emerging technologies and industry best practices to improve engineering efficiency and platform capabilities. ### Required Technical Skills ### CI/CD & DevOps - Strong hands-on experience with **CI/CD pipelines**. - Experience with **Jenkins and/or GitHub Actions**. - Experience with **ArgoCD / GitOps**. - Strong understanding of pipeline automation using **Groovy, Python, or Pipeline-as-Code**. - Experience building CI/CD pipelines for **microservices and Python-based applications**. - Experience with **Helm-based deployment pipelines**. - Understanding of DevOps and **SRE principles**. - Strong understanding of **12-Factor application principles**. ### Containers & Orchestration - Strong hands-on experience with **Docker**. - Experience with **Kubernetes and/or OpenShift**. - Exposure to **Podman**. - Experience deploying and managing containerized applications in enterprise environments. ### Infrastructure as Code & Automation - Hands-on experience with **Terraform**. - Experience with **Ansible**. - Strong scripting experience using: - **Groovy** - **Python** - **Linux Shell/Bash** ### Security & DevSecOps - Experience integrating security and compliance checks into CI/CD pipelines. - Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and security engineering. - Exposure to tools such as: - **SonarQube** - **Checkmarx** - **Sysdig** - **Nexus** - **Nexus IQ** - **Cosign** - Understanding of secure software delivery and regulatory requirements. ### Cloud & Infrastructure - Strong understanding of infrastructure, networking, and cloud computing concepts. - Hands-on or working experience with public cloud platforms such as: - **Microsoft Azure** - **AWS** - **OCI** - Understanding of cloud services across **compute, storage, and networking**. ### Operating Systems & Source Control - Strong knowledge of **Linux/Unix operating systems**. - Good experience with Linux shell scripting. - Strong experience with **Git** and source-control practices. - Working knowledge of Windows environments is desirable. ### Monitoring & Observability - Experience with logging, monitoring, and observability platforms such as: - **ELK** - **Prometheus** - **Grafana** ### APIs & Microservices - Understanding of **REST/API development and integration**. - Experience working with **microservices architectures**. - Understanding of microservice **authentication and authorization**. - Experience integrating APIs into CI/CD and automation workflows. ### Required Experience - **3–5+ years** of engineering, DevOps, platform engineering, or operational experience. - At least **3 years of relevant experience** in a similar DevOps/Platform Engineering role. - Experience working within **large, complex, highly available enterprise environments**. - Experience supporting systems with high availability, transaction volumes, and geographically distributed environments is preferred. - Strong experience in **CI/CD, containerization, infrastructure automation, and production support**. ### Domain Experience Candidates from the following environments are preferred: - **Banking** - **Financial Services** - **FinTech** - Insurance - Telecommunications - Healthcare - Government - Or other **highly regulated / enterprise environments** ### Nice to Have - Public cloud experience with **Azure, AWS, or OCI**. - Experience supporting **Machine Learning / ML projects** or analytics platforms. - Python programming experience. - Experience with advanced analytics or data engineering platforms. - Exposure to enterprise platform engineering and self-service infrastructure. - Experience implementing cost optimization and platform efficiency initiatives. ### Agile & Delivery - Experience working in **Agile engineering environments**. - Understanding of Agile/DevOps delivery methodologies. - Ability to work across development, operations, security, infrastructure, and product teams. - Experience managing delivery from **inception through production**. - Strong understanding of operational support within a DevOps/SRE model. - Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities. - Strong troubleshooting, incident management, and problem-solving skills. ### Key Behavioral Competencies We are looking for someone who: - Enjoys **collaboration** and cross-functional teamwork. - Likes to **experiment** with new technologies and approaches. - Focuses on understanding the **problem**, not just implementing a solution. - Is a **self-starter** with strong initiative. - Remains **calm under pressure**. - Takes ownership of delivery and operational outcomes. - Has a pragmatic but engineering-focused approach to problem solving. - Is eager to learn and adapt to new technologies. - Has strong communication and articulation skills. - Can build professional and trusted relationships with technical and business stakeholders. ## Apply [Apply at GSSTech Group](https://apply.workable.com/gsstech-group/j/4DCA2763A1/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)