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DevOps Team Lead/ Manager - Infrastructure & Automation

Dubai Permanent View Job Description
As a Lead DevOps Engineer, you will spearhead the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and automated infrastructure solutions. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to standardise DevOps practices, drive efficiencies, and promote a DevOps-first culture across the organisation
  • Strategic role in a large enterprise in the UAE
  • Drive DevOps adoption, automation, and cloud transformation

About Our Client

A leading global organisation is looking for an experienced Lead DevOps Engineer to drive infrastructure automation and CI/CD adoption across business units. This is a high-visibility role with the opportunity to shape the company's DevOps strategy and lead transformation at scale.

Job Description

  • Lead the design, development, and optimisation of CI/CD pipelines
  • Define SOPs and best practices for infrastructure automation and pipeline deployment
  • Champion DevOps adoption across business units, mentoring teams and setting technical direction
  • Deliver end-to-end infrastructure-as-code solutions using Terraform, Ansible, and orchestration tools
  • Manage cloud infrastructure - with a focus on Azure or AWS CloudWatch
  • Collaborate with vendors to ensure tooling and services align with enterprise goals
  • Integrate and enhance ITSM workflows within ServiceNow
  • Monitor and ensure the reliability and performance of systems and deployments

The Successful Applicant

  • 5+ years of experience in DevOps or Infrastructure roles.
  • Strong technical background in CI/CD, infrastructure automation, and cloud platforms.
  • Experience with VMware Aria is beneficial but not mandatory
  • Hands-on expertise with Terraform, Ansible, orchestration tools, and cloud monitoring
  • Deep understanding of DevOps culture, practices, and tools
  • Experience working with ServiceNow or other ITSM tools
  • Confident communicator able to influence technical teams and business stakeholders alike
  • Experience in global or regional organisations with distributed teams.
  • Candidates must be currently based in The UAE

What's on Offer

  • Play a lead role in a major technology transformation initiative
  • Work in a collaborative environment driving innovation
  • Competitive compensation and strong career growth opportunities
Contact
James Jefferson
Quote job ref
JN-042025-6726352

Job summary

Sector
Technology
Subsector
IT Development
Industry
Retail
Location
Dubai
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
James Jefferson
Job reference
JN-042025-6726352