Senior DevOps Engineer (w/ Python)

Rackspace Technology is a leading provider of expertise and managed services across all the major public and private cloud technologies. We’ve evolved Fanatical Support to encompass the entire customer journey — providing Fanatical Experience™ from first consultation to daily operations. Our passionate experts combine the power of proactive, always-on service and expertise with best-in-class tools and automation to deliver technology when and how our customers need it. 

Rackspace has been commissioned by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to assure the build of a sovereign multi-tenant private cloud that we have designed. 

Role Overview 

As a Senior DevOps Engineer within our Cloud Management Platform (CMP) team in Saudi Arabia, you will be at the forefront of designing and managing intricate DevOps pipelines for a key client. Your expertise will contribute to the seamless integration of leading tools, ensuring the resilience and security of networking protocols and infrastructures. 

This role will be permanently on-site with a customer in Riyadh (KSA).

Arabic language skills will be highly advantageous.

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. 
• Ensure seamless integration of DevOps tools, optimizing processes for efficiency. 
• 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. 
• Demonstrates familiarity with various container orchestration platforms, highlighting a versatile skill set. 
• Experience in Linux system administration, covering distributions like RHEL and Ubuntu. 
• Strong automation skill with Terraform and Ansible. 
• Experience of scripting languages Python, Powershell, Bash. 
• Expertise in managing and integrating DevOps tools, including GitLab, CircleCI, and 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. 

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