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