Senior DevOps engineer

6 month contract - onsite in abu dhabiAbout Our ClientOur client is an industry leader in artificial intelligence, delivering innovative solutions that empower developers, businesses, and governments to solve complex challenges. They build secure, enterprise-ready applications powered by cutting-edge technology, tailored for knowledge workers and sector-specific needs, bridging the gap between advanced AI and real-world impact. Guided by a strong commitment to research and responsibility, they create transformative solutions that drive progress and empower communities.The RoleWe are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Senior DevOps Engineer to join our client's team. You'll play a crucial role in building, deploying, and maintaining scalable and reliable systems and infrastructure, working closely with development teams to ensure operational efficiency and smooth deployment pipelines.What You'll DoDesign, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to streamline development workflowsBuild and manage scalable infrastructure for AI model deployment and lifecycle managementAutomate infrastructure provisioning and management using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormationOptimize cloud-based and on-premises resources for scalability and cost efficiencyManage and fine-tune queuing systems and real-time streaming architecturesMonitor and troubleshoot production systems to ensure uptime and performanceImplement logging, monitoring, and alerting solutions using tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, etc.Set up comprehensive monitoring for both system metrics and ML model performanceConduct root cause analyses and post-mortems to improve system reliabilityCollaborate with development and QA teams to deploy new features into production seamlesslyPromote best practices in system architecture, security, and performanceParticipate in a rotating on-call schedule for production system supportEnsure infrastructure complies with security and compliance standards (e.g., SOC2, ISO 27001)Securely manage secrets and credentials using tools like Vault or AWS Secrets ManagerWhat You'll BringBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)Proficiency in at least one scripting language: Python, Bash, or GoHands-on experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google CloudSkilled in containerization and orchestration with Docker and KubernetesExperience using CI/CD tools such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or CircleCIKnowledge of monitoring and observability tools like Prometheus, Datadog, New Relic, Grafana, or PagerDutyUnderstanding of networking fundamentals including DNS, load balancing, and firewallsFamiliarity with real-time streaming architectures for AI and data applicationsGreat Pluses / Preferred ExperienceExperience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or PulumiUnderstanding of service mesh technologies like Istio or LinkerdFamiliarity with database scaling and administration, including VectorDBs, SQL, and NoSQL systemsPrevious experience in a high-traffic production environmentWhy Join This TeamMission-Driven Work. Work on cutting-edge AI applications with a talented and passionate team, solving real-world challenges in critical sectorsUnparalleled Opportunity. A chance to innovate and solve real-world challenges using AI at a company with unique access to world-leading models and resourcesCareer Growth. Competitive compensation, benefits, and significant career growth opportunities as a foundational member of the teamWorld-Class Environment. Flexible working environment and the latest tools and technologies to do your best work