DevOps Engineer

mselect is looking to hire a Development Operations Engineer for a national oil and gas operator in Doha, Qatar. Candidates must have a minimum of 10 years of experience in a Dev Ops or similar role. Fluency in English is a must.

• The Dev Ops Engineer will support the implementation and administration of Dev Ops practices within the client This individual will be a Dev Ops Subject Matter Expert and will provide hands‑on support and guidance to multiple teams in adopting and integrating Dev Ops principles to promote a Dev Ops culture
• Design, implement, and maintain Dev Ops processes and tools across the organization
• Support the development and maintenance of a Dev Ops roadmap, aligning it with the company's strategic goals and objectives
• Collaborate with development, operations, and teams to streamline and automate workflows, from code commits to deployment and monitoring
• Dev Ops platform administration and support
• Implement Dev Ops best practices, standards, and guidelines
• Integrate security best practices throughout the Dev Ops lifecycle, including promoting secure coding practices
• Support the use of Infrastructure as Code (IAC) tools like Terraform and configuration management tools like Ansible to automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration
• Oversee Software Composition Analysis (SCA) and Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) practices to manage third‑party dependencies and ensure software supply chain security
• Assist in establishing governance processes and frameworks to ensure compliance, risk management, and continuous improvement in Dev Ops practices
• Provide technical guidance and support to development teams in implementing CI / CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, and deployment strategies
• Monitor and optimize system performance, reliability, and scalability
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in Dev Ops, security, and cloud computing

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent work experience).

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a Dev Ops or similar role
• Proven track record of successfully implementing Dev Ops practices in previous roles
• Experience working in Agile / Scrum environments
• Proven experience in working on Dev Ops initiatives and implementing Dev Ops practices within complex IT environments
• A strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) processes and methodologies like Waterfall or Agile methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban is essential
• In-depth knowledge and practical proficiency in CI / CD pipelines, automation tools, configuration management, and infrastructure as code (IAC) principles, tools, and platforms
• Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, and GCP
• Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes
• Experience with security tools and practices such as SAST, DAST, and software composition analysis
• Proficiency in infrastructure automation tools like Terraform and configuration management tools like Ansible
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues in production environments
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross‑functional teams

• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, and Power Shell
• Experience with version control systems such as Git
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools
• Understanding of networking concepts and security best practices
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Strong project management skills to support Dev Ops projects effectively

Only applicants meeting the strict criteria outlined above will be contacted as part of the shortlisting process.