SITA · Riyadh, SA
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PURPOSE A DevOps Engineer bridges the gap between development and operations teams by automating and streamlining the software development and deployment processes. They focus on continuous integration continuous delivery (CI/CD) and infrastructure as code to enhance collaboration efficiency and reliability in software delivery. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES DevOps Engineering Manage CI/CD pipelines and automate operational processes to improve efficiency and reliability. Support and troubleshoot Java-based applications across development, test, and production environments. Administer Linux/Unix systems and perform SQL-based analysis and troubleshooting. Manage and support integration technologies including IBM MQ, JMS, XML, REST/SOAP, HTTPS, SFTP, and LDAP. Deploy, monitor, and troubleshoot platforms such as WebSphere, Tomcat, HTTP Servers, and ServiceMix. Perform incident management, log analysis, root-cause analysis, and post-deployment validation. Collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure stable, secure, and scalable solutions. Continuously improve DevOps practices, automation, monitoring, and operational processes. Qualifications EXPERIENCE At least 8 years of experience in DevOps, application deployment, middleware administration, or application support, with experience in multiple full lifecycle implementations and production environments. Hands-on experience supporting enterprise Java applications, middleware platforms, and system integrations in mission-critical environments. KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment automation. Java application support and troubleshooting. Linux/Unix administration and SQL query analysis. IBM MQ and JMS messaging technologies. XML, REST/SOAP web services, HTTPS, SFTP, and LDAP integration. IBM WebSphere Application Server, Apache Tomcat, HTTP Servers, and Apache ServiceMix. Incident management, log analysis, performance monitoring, and root-cause analysis. Release management, environment management, and production support. Infrastructure automation, scripting, and configuration management. Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills. PROFESSION COMPETENCIES Application and middleware support. DevOps and deployment management. System integration and interface management. Production operations and service support. Incident, problem, and change management. Technical troubleshooting and root-cause analysis. CORE COMPETENCIES Customer focus. Accountability and ownership. Collaboration and teamwork. Communication and stakeholder management. Planning and execution. Continuous improvement mindset. Analytical thinking and problem solving. Ability to work under pressure in critical operational environments. EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field. Relevant certifications are an advantage (e.g., Red Hat, Linux, Kubernetes, Docker, Jenkins, IBM WebSphere, IBM MQ, ITIL, or Cloud certifications such as Azure or AWS).