DevOps Engineer (8-Month Contract)

Abu Dhabi, UAE Contract Duration: 8 Months

UAE Driving License Preferred Immediate Joiners and Candidates on Short Notice Preferred

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and hands-on DevOps Engineer to join a major engineering and integration project in Abu Dhabi for an 8-month contract . This role is ideal for professionals with strong experience in Linux administration, CI/CD automation, infrastructure management, and deployment engineering.

You will work closely with software, system engineering, integration, testing, and deployment teams to build, automate, and maintain reliable development and operational environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and Git-based workflows.
• Automate deployment, configuration, and operational processes.
• Manage and maintain Linux-based development and infrastructure environments.
• Develop automation scripts using Python and/or Bash.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and configuration management practices.
• Support integration, testing, and deployment activities.
• Perform troubleshooting and root cause analysis for infrastructure and application issues.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Maintain technical documentation, deployment procedures, and operational guides.
• Support security and compliance requirements across infrastructure and applications.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on DevOps experience.
• Strong experience with:
• Jenkins
• Git / GitLab
• Linux Administration
• Docker
• Ansible
• Terraform
• Python and/or Bash Scripting
• CI/CD Pipeline Development
• Infrastructure Automation
• Experience with containerized environments and deployment automation.
• Strong understanding of networking, virtualization, and system integration.
• Experience troubleshooting production environments and performing root cause analysis.
• Good understanding of REST APIs and Microservices architecture.
• Experience working with PostgreSQL or similar databases.
• Familiarity with Agile delivery practices and Jira.

Preferred Skills

• Docker Swarm experience.
• Kubernetes or OpenShift experience.
• Cybersecurity, server hardening, or PKI knowledge.
• Experience within defense, aerospace, telecommunications, transportation, or other critical infrastructure environments.
• Relevant DevOps, Linux, Cloud, Networking, or Security certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional certifications are highly regarded.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on a high-impact engineering project.
• Exposure to advanced DevOps and automation technologies.
• Collaborative and dynamic technical environment.
• Competitive contract package.

Apply Today

If you are passionate about DevOps, automation, Linux systems, and infrastructure engineering, we would love to hear from you.

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE Contract Duration: 8 Months Work Model: Onsite Availability: Immediate joiners or candidates serving short notice periods preferred.

Pay: AED17,000.00 - AED20,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Are you currently located in the UAE?
• What is your current notice period?
• What is your expected monthly salary (AED)?
• Are you available to work onsite in Abu Dhabi for an 8-month contract?
• Do you hold a valid UAE Driving License?

Work Location: In person