DevOps Engineer

Job Purpose 

As a DevOps Engineer at Tarjama&, you will gain hands-on experience supporting and optimizing cloud-based production systems. You will assist in the deployment, automation, and maintenance of our Azure/ AWS infrastructure while contributing to the security, performance, and scalability of our platforms. You will play a key part in ensuring the reliability and effectiveness of our cloud systems while learning best practices in DevOps methodologies. 

Duties & Responsibilities 

Cloud System Operations 

• Assist in deploying, managing, and maintaining Azure/ AWS cloud-based systems. 

• Support system performance monitoring and troubleshooting across various applications. 

• Participate in pre-production testing to ensure system quality and functionality. 

• Apply best practices for backup, disaster recovery, and cost optimization across cloud environments. 

• Support container orchestration and workload management on AKS clusters. 

Automation and Scripting 

• Contribute to the design and maintenance of basic automation tools for operational processes. 

• Utilize scripting (e.g., Bash) for task automation and troubleshooting. 

• Assist in implementing GitOps practices using tools such as ArgoCD or Flux (as applicable). 

Security and Compliance 

• Assist in implementing cloud security best practices under supervision. 

• Document and follow standard protocols to maintain system security and compliance. 

Monitoring and Metrics 

• Support the setup and maintenance of systems for metrics, logging, and monitoring on Azure/ AWS platforms. 

• Document findings and report metrics for operational improvement. 

Research and Evaluation 

• Research and evaluate emerging technologies and tools under guidance. 

• Assist in comparing vendor products to support operational needs. 

Communication and Collaboration 

• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to document specifications for server-side features. 

• Communicate effectively across various levels of the organization to support cloud-related initiatives. 

Education, Experience & Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. 

• 1–3 years of hands-on experience in DevOps, Cloud Engineering, or Infrastructure Support roles with primary focus on Microsoft Azure (required). 

• A good knowledge of Kubernetes administration, including cluster operations and troubleshooting. 

• Knowledge of container orchestration on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). 

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform). 

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps fundamentals. 

• Exposure to monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Azure Monitor, ELK, or similar). 

• Strong Linux system administration knowledge. 

• Experience working with GitOps tools such as ArgoCD or Flux. 

• Familiarity with basic database administration concepts (e.g., backups, performance considerations, connectivity, or troubleshooting). 

• Basic scripting skills (e.g., Bash, PowerShell, or Python). 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. 

• Ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams. 

• Clear and precise documentation and communication skills. 

• Fluency in both English and Arabic (spoken and written). 

Behavioral Competencies 

• Initiative 

• Problem Solving 

• Team Oriented 

• Adaptability 

• Ability to Work Under Pressure 

Technical Competencies 

• Cloud Computing Fundamentals 

• Linux Operating Systems 

• Networking Protocols and Topologies 

• Scripting and Automation 

• Monitoring and Logging Tools 

• Security Best Practices 

• System Troubleshooting 

• Backup and Disaster Recovery Concepts 

• Container Orchestration (AKS / Kubernetes) 

• GitOps (ArgoCD, Flux) 

• Basic Database Administration