Devops Engineer

Job description / Role

Job Title: Devops Engineer Department: Devops Concept: Digital Job Code/ Req#: NA Location: Dubai Travel Required: NA Reporting to: COE Lead Position Type: Full time Landmark Digital Meet Landmark Digital - we're part of the Landmark Group, one of the largest retail and hospitality organisations in the Middle East, North Africa and India. We're guardians of the group's digital arm which encompasses Enterprise and E-commerce Tech, Product Management, User Design, Omni Operations, Customer Experience, Loyalty, Content Production, Studio, Growth and MarTech, Finance and HR functions. With a futuristic outlook we strive to make the digital experience of our customers seamless.

Headquartered in Dubai, UAE, we're currently driving the digital experience for eight industry-leading brands in eight geographies, and rapidly expanding our footprint across new territories and functions. Join us, and you'll be part of the Middle East's biggest bricks-to-clicks success story, that registers over 100% growth year-on-year.

Agile Work Culture
Within the digital function, you'll be hands-on from day one, working in squads to make independent decisions and game-changing contributions that directly impact millions of customers. You'll collaborate every day with teammates from 20 nationalities, across Dubai, India, Europe and the US.

Space for Excellence
Landmark Digital has a dedicated and growing software development centre in Bangalore, India, where we incubate, design and optimise our products and experiences. We also offer the option to work remotely for certain key roles.

New Technologies to Play With
You'll work with the latest in Enterprise and E-commerce tech, headless commerce, open source, microservices, Java Spring Boot and Spring Cloud, React Native iOS and Android apps, React frontend and a host of the latest cloud-native technologies hosted on Azure Cloud.

Focus on Learning & Growth
Excellent remuneration and perks are part of the package, but we also budget ample time and resources for training and upskilling.

Fun at Work
You'll enjoy our well-equipped break-rooms (FIFA and pool are huge favourites), team events, celebrations and a host of other amenities. Job Purpose The DevSecOps Engineer plays a critical role in the development, deployment, and security of our software products. This role combines development, operations, and security responsibilities to ensure that our CI/CD pipelines are robust, our containers are managed efficiently, our applications are monitored effectively, and our code is secure and of high quality. Job Description CI/CD Pipeline Management:
- Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins with Groovy declaration pipeline and Azure DevOps with YAML pipeline.
- Automate build, test, and deployment processes to increase efficiency and reliability.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to pipeline failures.

Container Management:
- Manage Docker containers for efficient deployment and scaling of applications.
- Orchestrate containerized applications using Kubernetes for optimal resource utilization and scalability.
- Implement best practices for container security and lifecycle management.

Monitoring and Observability:
- Set up and configure monitoring tools such as Elastic APM, Grafana, and App Dynamics to ensure high availability and performance of applications.
- Develop monitoring dashboards and alerts to proactively identify and address issues.
- Perform root cause analysis for incidents and implement improvements based on findings.

Security and Code Quality:
- Conduct regular security assessments using tools like VeraCode, SonarQube, and Qualys to identify vulnerabilities in code and infrastructure.
- Collaborate with development teams to remediate security findings and improve code quality.
- Implement security controls and best practices throughout the software development lifecycle.

Other Tools:
- Utilize Elastic Search for log aggregation, search, and analysis to support troubleshooting and monitoring efforts.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security and monitoring tools into the development process effectively.
- Stay updated with the latest industry trends and best practices in DevOps, security, and software development. Knowledge, Skills & Experience Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field.
- Minimum 4 years of experience as a DevOps Engineer, preferably with a focus on security.
- Proficiency with CI/CD tools like Jenkins and Azure DevOps.
- Hands-on experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
- Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools like Elastic APM, Grafana, and App Dynamics.
- Strong understanding of security principles and best practices.
- Experience with code analysis tools such as VeraCode and SonarQube.
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Preferred Skills - Certification in relevant technologies (e.g., Certified Kubernetes Administrator, Certified Jenkins Engineer).
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
- Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or Groovy.
- Familiarity with infrastructure as code tools like Terraform or Ansible.
- This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development and security of cutting-edge software products in a dynamic and collaborative environment. If you are passionate about DevOps, security, and driving innovation, we encourage you to apply.ply.

About the Company

Founded in 1973 in Bahrain, the Landmark Group has successfully grown into one of the largest and most successful retail organizations in the Middle East. An international, diversified retail conglomerate that encourages entrepreneurship to consistently deliver exceptional value, the Group operates over 900 stores encompassing a retail presence of over 13 million sq. ft. across Middle East, India, Egypt, Turkey, Yemen and Pakistan (franchise operation). The Group employs around 31,000 employees.