Platform & DevOps Specialist (Bede)

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  • Manama, Bahrain
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
OperationZain BahrainDivisionIT & TechnicalLocationBahrain - ManamaClosing Date10-Apr-2026About ZainZain is the pioneer of mobile telecommunications in the Middle East. We began life in 1983 in Kuwait as the region’s first mobile operator, and since the initiation of our expansion strategy in 2003, we have expanded rapidly. Read more here:About the RoleThis role will be part of Zain Bahrain's Subsidiary Fintech Company - "Bede"Bede, the fintech arm of Zain Bahrain, is a dynamic startup revolutionizing personal finance through Bahrain's first Shariah-compliant Islamic financing app. Licensed and regulated by the Central Bank of Bahrain, Bede is committed to creating an inclusive platform that offers practical solutions tailored to real customer needs.With a focus on customer centricity, strategic partnerships, and digital innovation, Bede aims to guide individuals toward growth and success by leveling the playing field for all.The Platform & DevOps Specialist is a technical role responsible for architecting, building, and maintaining BEDE's cloud infrastructure and in-house development deployment pipelines. This position leads in implementing the technical strategy for platform reliability, security, and scalability while ensuring seamless integration between BEDE's cloud-based systems and on-premise services.This role drives DevSecOps culture adoption, collaborates with development teams to enable rapid & reliable delivery of fintech applications. Additionally, this position plays a key role in driving the company's cloud adoption strategy and implementation, as well as building and establishing CI/CD capabilities using the latest technologies including the use of Agentic Software Development.What We Need From YouThis section will have bullet points containing the below information:EducationBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related fieldExperience3-5 years of experience in DevOps, Platform Engineering, or Site Reliability Engineering including experience in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), and Kubernetes in production, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred), hybrid cloud/on-premise environments.Experience in fintech, financial services, or regulated industries strongly preferredTechnical Skills
  • Cloud Platforms: Deep expertise in AWS, Azure, or GCP including networking, compute, storage, and security services
  • Containers & Orchestration: Advanced Kubernetes administration, Helm, service mesh (Istio/Linkerd)
  • CI/CD: Expert-level proficiency with Jenkins, GitLab CI, ArgoCD, or similar tools
  • Infrastructure as Code: Advanced Terraform skills; experience with Ansible and CloudFormation
  • Monitoring & Observability: Implementation experience with Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack
  • Security: DevSecOps practices, vulnerability scanning tools (Snyk, SonarQube, Dependency Track), Secret Management
  • Scripting & Programming: Strong Python and Bash skills; As well experienced with and willing to expand on Go, Java and Mobile App development languages (Kotlin, Swift, Flutter)
  • Networking: TCP/IP, load balancing, DNS, VPN/hybrid connectivity design
ResponsibilitiesArchitecture & Technical LeadershipDesign and implement scalable, secure cloud infrastructure supporting BEDE's fintech applicationsDefine platform standards, best practices, and architectural patterns for the engineering organizationLead technical decision-making for infrastructure investments and technology selectionCreate reusable IaC modules, Helm charts, and infrastructure templatesDesign disaster recovery and business continuity solutions meeting BEDE's business requirementsInfrastructure & Platform ManagementManage and optimize cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP) for performance, cost, and reliabilityImplement and maintain Kubernetes clusters for containerized application workloadsDesign and operate hybrid connectivity between BEDE's cloud environment and on-premise systemsEnsure platform achieves ≥99.99% availability for critical financial servicesCI/CD & AutomationDesign, implement, and optimize CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or ArgoCDDrive automation initiatives to reduce manual operations and deployment timeImplement GitOps practices for infrastructure and application deploymentsParticipate in in-house development activities and leverage Agentic Software Development integrated CI/CD pipelinesIntegrate security scanning (SAST, DAST, SCA) into delivery pipelinesSecurity & Compliance (DevSecOps)Embed security controls throughout the software delivery lifecycleImplement secret management, encryption, and access control best practicesEnsure infrastructure compliance with PCI-DSS, SOC 2, and regulatory requirementsDesign and implement audit logging and monitoring for complianceMonitoring & ReliabilityImplement comprehensive observability using observability tools like Grafana and DynatraceDesign alerting strategies and runbooks for operational incidentsLead incident response for critical platform issues and conduct post-mortem analysisDrive reliability improvements through SRE practicesCollaboration & MentorshipCollaborate with Zain technical teams on integration, security standards, and shared servicesMentor Platform & DevOps Specialists and other junior engineersLead technology communities and establish engineering standardsConduct architecture reviews and provide technical guidance across teamsEqual Employment Opportunity StatementWe are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including persons with disabilities and those who may require reasonable accommodations to perform their duties. We are committed to maintaining an inclusive workplace and to ensuring that all employees are supported to succeed.About Application ProcessIf you meet the criteria and you are enthusiastic about the role, we would welcome your application. To complete the application you would need the following document(s): * Resume/CV
  • Passport-size photograph
  • Highest Education Qualification

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