Saudi Arabia Job Openings
Giza Systems EG
DevOps Practice Lead
Riyadh
November 7, 2024
Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Dev Ops Practice Lead to lead and drive our Dev Ops initiatives, processes, and practices. As a Dev Ops Practice Lead, you will be responsible for shaping our Dev Ops strategy, mentoring and coaching teams, and championing Dev Ops principles and best practices across the organization.
- Dev Ops Strategy: Develop and implement a strategic Dev Ops roadmap aligned with the organization's goals and objectives.
- Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Dev Ops Engineers and related professionals, providing guidance, support, and performance feedback.
- Process Optimization: Continuously evaluate and improve Dev Ops processes, workflows, and tools to enhance efficiency, productivity, and quality.
- Dev Ops Best Practices: Advocate and promote Dev Ops best practices, including automation, CI/CD, infrastructure as code (IAC), and monitoring.
- Collaboration: Foster collaboration and communication between development, operations, and other departments to streamline the software development lifecycle.
- Tool Selection: Evaluate, select, and implement Dev Ops tools and technologies that align with project requirements and industry standards.
- Technical Expertise: Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to provide technical leadership and guidance.
- Training and Development: Identify training needs and organize workshops, training sessions, and knowledge-sharing initiatives to enhance the Dev Ops skills of the team.
- Metrics and Reporting: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the effectiveness of Dev Ops practices and report progress to stakeholders.
- Incident Management: Play a key role in incident management, ensuring swift resolution of critical issues and implementing preventive measures.
- Security and Compliance: Collaborate with the security team to ensure that security best practices and compliance requirements are integrated into the Dev Ops process.
Personal Skills
- Leadership: Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, motivate, and guide teams toward common goals.
- Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Strategic Thinker: A strategic mindset to align Dev Ops practices with overall business objectives and adapt to changing priorities.
- Mentorship and Coaching: Proven ability to mentor and coach team members to enhance their technical and professional development.
- Problem Solving: Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills to identify and address complex organizational and technical challenges.
- Conflict Resolution: Skill in resolving conflicts and addressing disagreements constructively within teams.
- Adaptability: Willingness to embrace change and adapt to evolving technology and industry trends.
- Collaboration: Ability to foster collaboration, build cross-functional relationships, and work effectively with diverse teams.
- Innovation: A creative mindset to propose and implement innovative solutions to improve Dev Ops practices and workflows.
- Influence and Advocacy: Capability to advocate for Dev Ops principles and best practices throughout the organization and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Time Management: Effective time management and prioritization skills to handle multiple tasks and initiatives simultaneously.
- Customer Focus: Understanding the needs of internal stakeholders and ensuring that Dev Ops practices align with delivering value to customers.
- Continuous Improvement: A commitment to continuous learning and improvement, seeking feedback, and proactively identifying areas for enhancement in the Dev Ops function.
Technical Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
- Proven experience as a Dev Ops Engineer or in a similar role for at least 8 years.
- Demonstrated leadership experience, with the ability to lead and manage a team effectively.
- Strong knowledge of Dev Ops principles, practices, and methodologies.
- Expertise in CI/CD pipelines, automation, containerization, and orchestration.
- Proficiency in Dev Ops toolchain, including but not limited to Jenkins, Git Lab CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong problem-solving and strategic thinking abilities.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., for cloud platforms (AWS or Azure or GCP).
- Dev Ops Institute certifications
Job Details
Job Location
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Company Industry
IT Services
Company Type
Employer (Private Sector)
Job Role
Information Technology
Employment Type
Employee
Job Division
EBS
Preferred Candidate
Career Level
Mid Career
Degree
Bachelor's degree
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