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DevOps Engineer
About Alaan
We are an AI-powered expense management platform designed to simplify finance for businesses in the Middle East, helping them save both time and money. Our platform offers everything businesses need to manage and control their expenses in one place, including smart corporate cards, AI-powered automation and insights, streamlined accounting, and centralized dashboards.
Since 2022, over 800 businesses in the UAE from startups to enterprises like Al Barari, Rove, Rivoli, Punjab National Bank, and CarSwitch have used Alaan to control their spending and reduce costs. Together, our customers have saved over AED 100 million using Alaan.
About the role
As a DevOps Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining our infrastructure to support the development, deployment, and operations of our software applications.
What youll do
Design, implement, and maintain scalable and reliable infrastructure solutions on cloud platforms, primarily GCP
Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins to automate the deployment process
Containerize applications using Docker and orchestrate them using GCP Anthos/GKE
Collaborate with development teams to integrate DevOps practices into the software development lifecycle
Monitor and optimize system performance, reliability, and security
Troubleshoot and resolve issues in production and non-production environments
Implement best practices for configuration management, infrastructure as code (IaC), and version control
Continuously evaluate and implement new tools and technologies to improve efficiency and productivity
What we are looking for
2-4 years of experience in a DevOps or related role
Proficiency in GCP services such as GKE, Anthos, Cloud SQL, Cloud Storage, Cloud Function, etc
Proven track record of successfully delivering infrastructure solutions in a production environment
Strong experience with Docker containerization and container orchestration using Kubernetes
Solid understanding of scripting languages, particularly Shell scripting
Experience with ELK (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) stack for log management, monitoring, and analysis
Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins
Knowledge of infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation is a plus
Familiarity with configuration management tools like Ansible, Puppet, or Chef
Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
Relevant certifications (e.g., Associate Cloud Engineer, Docker Certified Associate) are a plus
Whats in it for you
Contribute to building the Middle East s most beloved fintech brand from the ground up
Benefit from a role with significant ownership and accountability
Thrive in a flexible hybrid culture with ample work-life balance
Participate in exciting offsite events
Competitive salary and equity
Enjoy additional perks like travel allowances, gym memberships, and more