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