Senior DevOps Engineer

About us

EPAM Systems is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and software development services. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Newtown, Pennsylvania, EPAM has been helping clients navigate digital transformation for over 30 years, delivering innovative solutions to stay competitive in constantly evolving markets.

As consultants, designers, architects, engineers and trainers, at EPAM, we specialize in building long-term partnerships, enabling businesses to reimagine themselves through a digital lens. In Saudi Arabia, EPAM operates in Riyadh and Al Khobar, offering cutting-edge engineering, strategy, design, consulting, and innovation services across industries.

We are looking for a skilled DevOps Engineer to join our team in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia. EPAM is renowned for delivering cutting-edge technological solutions to transform businesses worldwide.

You will play a vital role in bridging the gap between development and operations teams, ensuring streamlined processes, efficient delivery pipelines and reliable infrastructure. By leveraging automation, CI/CD practices and cloud technologies, you will help maintain stability, scalability and efficiency across the product lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and manage containerized applications using OpenShift (preferred) or Kubernetes
• Develop and optimize Dockerfiles for application deployments
• Configure and maintain CI/CD pipelines in Jenkins to enable reliable and automated delivery
• Perform Linux system administration tasks to support application environments
• Troubleshoot infrastructure, deployment and integration issues, applying programming knowledge where needed
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure smooth delivery and operational stability of applications
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of DevOps practices, tools and automation processes

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of professional DevOps engineering experience required
• Hands-on experience with OpenShift (preferred) or Kubernetes for container orchestration
• Strong skills in creating and maintaining Dockerfiles
• Experience configuring CI/CD pipelines in Jenkins
• Good understanding of Linux system administration
• Solid troubleshooting skills with the ability to debug issues across environments
• Programming knowledge in Python and exposure to React (preferred)
• Fluent English communication skills (B2 level or higher)
• An academic degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field

Nice to have

• Previous working experience on large-scale enterprise projects (energy or Oil & Gas sector experience is a plus)
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (GCP, AWS or Azure)
• Knowledge of security best practices for DevOps pipelines

We offer

• General Organization for Social Insurance (GOSI)
• Private healthcare and life insurance
• End of service gratuity
• Annual air travel tickets for expatriates
• Corporate Programs including Employee Referral Program with rewards
• Learning and development opportunities including in-house training and coaching, professional certifications, over 22,000 courses on LinkedIn Learning Solutions and much more
• • All benefits and perks are subject to certain eligibility requirements

Nature of Work and Working Hours

The usual working hours for full-time roles at EPAM in Saudi Arabia are from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, including a one-hour unpaid lunch break. Working hours may vary based on client requirements and flexibility is accommodated whenever possible.

Our Locations in Saudi Arabia

Riyadh - Moon Tower, Mezzanine Floor, King Fahed Branch Road, AR Rahmaniyah, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Al Khobar - 21st Floor, Khobar Gate Tower, Al Bandariyah District, King Fahd Road, Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia

How to Apply, Recruitment Process and Deadline

If you meet the requirements and are eager to join EPAM, simply submit your application online by clicking on "apply” and providing your up to date CV and/or LinkedIn profile and other optional materials live cover letters and portfolios.

Once applied, you will have a conversation with our Talent Acquisition team, followed by a technical interview and an interview with the hiring manager; a client interview may also be included in some cases. If successful, you'll receive an offer and, upon acceptance, officially become part of our team. We look forward to welcoming you aboard!

Join EPAM today and contribute to shaping the future of technology while growing your career in a supportive, global work environment.