Head of DevOps & Infrastructure

Head of Dev Ops & Infrastructure ( Kubernetes, T...

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Experience:

Fintech, Remittance, or Digital Banking

Skills:
Kubernetes, Terraform, CI/CD, Cloud Operations

Immediate candidates must reside in KSA; GCC nationals preferred or Expat with transferable Iqama

Our client in KSA is seeking a Head of Dev Ops & Infrastructure to ensure zero‑downtime operations and fully automated delivery pipelines. The role will lead cloud operations, CI/CD automation, and disaster recovery initiatives, ensuring secure, resilient, and highly available infrastructure across the organisation.

• Oversee KSA‑based cloud regions (AWS/Azure) and manage high‑availability operations.
• Lead CI/CD automation to accelerate delivery while maintaining security and compliance.
• Implement and manage Disaster Recovery plans and SOC monitoring for critical systems.
• Define infrastructure standards, operational best practices, and governance frameworks.
• Collaborate with Development, Architecture, and Security teams to maintain resilient, scalable systems.
• Mentor infrastructure and Dev Ops teams to foster performance, reliability, and technical excellence.

• Proven experience in Dev Ops, Cloud Infrastructure, or Platform Engineering within fintech or regulated financial environments.
• Hands‑on expertise in Kubernetes, Terraform, and high‑security financial infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, disaster recovery, and cloud architecture best practices.
• Experience managing AWS/Azure deployments at scale.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and strategic decision‑making skills.

• Currently based in Saudi Arabia and available for on‑site engagement.
• Saudi or GCC National (Bahrain, Oman, UAE, Kuwait, Qatar), or Expat with transferable Iqama.
• Business Visit and Family Visit visas are not eligible.

Senior technology leaders ready to shape strategic outcomes are invited to apply via email at talents CC: aniqas
, quoting the job title in the subject line.