Senior DevOps Engineer / Ref.FC-2320

Job Description

<p>FORTE CLOUD is a leading cloud services provider that has been delivering state-of-the-art technology solutions to clients in Egypt and the MEA region since 2014. With unique experience in digital transformation and cloud innovation for organizations across different industry sectors.</p><br><p>Forte Cloud is expanding rapidly in the region launching its latest new offices in UAE &amp; KSA and we are looking to grow our amazing team!</p><br><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><br><p>The Senior DevOps Engineer is responsible for deploying modern and legacy solutions to cloud infrastructures. He will be in charge of setting up the cloud infrastructure and services for new projects. As a Senior DevOps Engineer, you will be expected to follow best practices in all aspects of cloud computing, such as networks, security, automation, and scalability. It is necessary to have a solid knowledge of cloud solution architecture, cloud deployment, and migration projects. Working with microservices architecture, CI/CD infrastructure tools, and procedures will also be part of the role.</p><br><p><strong>Job Description</strong></p><br><p>Handle the implantation, deployment, migration, and integration of solutions on the cloud, ensuring successful delivery, high quality, and scalability of solutions.</p><br><p>Apply cloud computing best practices to deploy different workloads on the cloud.</p><br><p>Create automation scripts to deploy and manage applications and solutions on the cloud in all life cycle stages, practicing IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, DaaS and GitOps best practices.</p><br><p>Participate with the Solution Architect team in the design activities for cloud solutions.</p><br><p>Act as a trusted advisor for the client in all aspects related to DevOps architecture implementation.</p><br><p>Contribute to the wider DevOps practice through knowledge sharing, mentoring, and collaboration.</p><br><p>Create, update, and maintain FORTE CLOUD knowledge base.</p><br><p><strong>Qualifications &amp; Experience</strong></p><br><p>We are looking for self-driven, motivated, results oriented, ambitious individuals who are intellectually curious with a genuine passion for excellence in cloud managed services delivery. </p><br><p>You’ll ideally have the following:</p><br><ul><br><li>Bachelors (or equivalent degree level) education in a technology field.</li><br><li>4+ years of experience in DevOps with at least 2 years of focus on cloud services and migrations.</li><br><li>Strong understanding of cloud services and how to run different workloads on the cloud.</li><br><li>Strong technical hands-on experience with automation tools (Terraform, Ansible, Python, Bash).</li><br><li>Strong familiarity with microservice architectures and best practices for running in a container orchestration environment.</li><br><li>Good understanding of Containers, Docker, and Kubernetes.</li><br><li>Experience with CI/CD orchestration tools for release and deployment.</li><br><li>Strong experience in Windows &amp; Linux administration, performance monitoring and debugging.</li><br><li>Experience in server, and application-status monitoring using cloud native tools or 3rd party.</li><br><li>Working knowledge of different database engines.</li><br><li>Understanding of High Availability and Disaster Recovery and other business continuity solutions.</li><br><li>Experience with open-source technologies is a plus.</li><br><li>Experience working with cloud native tools with a technical aptitude for understanding complex cloud infrastructure architecture.</li><br><li>Knowledge of networking, security, and virtual hosting technologies.</li><br><li>At least 2x of public cloud certifications from AWS, Azure or GCP.</li><br><li>A proven track record of consistently exceeding corporate objectives.</li><br><li>Ability to respond and react to internal and external requests.</li><br><li>Clearly communicate &amp; set expectations.</li><br><li>Demonstrates highest level of detail orientation and organizational skills.</li><br><li>Demonstrates a sense of urgency to attain and exceed desired results. </li><br><li>Operates in a cooperative and collaborative spirit to achieve shared goals across multiple functions.</li><br><li>Displays excellent troubleshooting and creative problem-solving skills, know when to act quickly.</li><br><li>Being proactive and driven learning new emerging Cloud capabilities and other disruptive technologies.</li><br></ul><br><p><strong>Desired Languages</strong></p><br><ul><br><li>Fluent in English &amp; Arabic (Speaking &amp; Writing)</li><br></ul><br><p><strong>Job Location &amp; Travel Requirements</strong></p><br><ul><br><li>This job is in Cairo, Egypt</li><br><li>This job does not require travel. </li><br></ul><br><p><strong>What we offer</strong></p><br><ul><br><li>A competitive remuneration package.</li><br><li>The chance to be part of a rapidly growing team where you will be working closely with market experts.</li><br><li>A great culture with a friendly and passionate team. </li><br><li>The opportunity to learn and develop your skills &amp; expertise.</li><br></ul><br><p>We thank all applicants; however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.</p>