DevOps Engineer Abu Dhabi

DescriptionBusiness Line: Delivery and Support- MissionsLocation: Abu Dhabi - UAEReporting to: Director of Delivery and SupportPosition type: Permanent - HybridEmployment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO where required)The Mission of the DevOps EngineerAs a DevOps Engineer your core purpose is to keep mission systems running smoothly by deploying new releases troubleshooting issues and continuously improving processes and documentation. This work directly supports the success of ICEYEs Mission business line customersWho We AreICEYE delivers space-based intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities to governments and allied nations. This includes sovereign and turnkey ISR missions leveraging ICEYEs world-leading synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite technology as well as access to data from the worlds largest SAR satellite constellation. These capabilities enable partners to detect and respond to critical changes anywhere on Earth with unprecedented speed and accuracy day or night and in any weather supported by ultra high-resolution imagery and high-frequency revisits.As a trusted partner for defense intelligence security and maritime domain awareness ICEYEs near real-time data creates a tactical advantage for mission-critical operations. Designed for dual use the platform also serves civil protection and commercial users for natural-catastrophe intelligence insurance maritime monitoring (including oil-spill detection) and finance contributing to global security and community resilience.ICEYE operates internationally with offices in Finland Poland Spain Japan the UAE Greece and the US. The company has more than 900 employees inspired by the shared vision of improving life on Earth by becoming the global source of truth in Earth Observation.RequirementsExpected Outcomes & RequirementsOutcomes: Team Specific:Software and Hardware Delivery: Delivering ground segments (the brain of satellite operations processing satellite data into images) to Mission business customers.Technical Support: Providing technical support for both satellite and ground segment systems for Mission customers.Maintenance and Upgrades: Performing planned maintenance and software upgrades for customer on-premise systems (actual software development is handled by the Engineering organization).Role specific:Ensures ground segment systems reliably deliver satellite data and imagery to Mission customers.Maintains uninterrupted operations by proactively supporting and upgrading customer on-premise environments.Rapidly resolves technical issues to minimize downtime and protect mission-critical services.Builds trust with customers through responsive technical support and seamless deployments.Drives continuous improvement by collaborating across teams and refining operational processes.Role-specific CompetencesTechnical Expertise: A strong dual foundation in both software development and DevOps principles at least 5 years of professional experience with a focus on deployment configuration and operational management of software services particularly within Kubernetes. Experience taking technical responsibility for a high-availability service.Communication: Excellent communication skills in both spoken and written English enabling effective collaboration within an international team and with customer technical representativesQualifications: A Bachelors degree in Computer Science or a related field.Adaptability: Proven ability to troubleshoot complex issues and apply strong analytical skills. Ability to participate in on-call rotation after 6 months onboarding is expected.In addition to the requirements above we evaluate candidates on these key qualities throughout the hiring process:Intellectual Firepower: Rapidly comprehends structures and synthesizes complex information draws accurate conclusions and communicates them with clarity.Passion & Work Ethic: Brings sustained motivation resilience and high personal standards to every challenge.Ownership & Action: Assumes full accountability for outcomes acting decisively and ensuring commitments are delivered.Team Player: Works collaboratively across teams contributing to shared success and engaging in constructive debate.Integrity & Growth Mindset: Operates with transparency and humility learns from setbacks and actively seeks opportunities to grow.Application ProcessTA ScreeningTechnical TaskTechnical InterviewInterview with Director Delivery & SupportInterview with SVP MissionsBenefitsWhat We Offer at ICEYEAt ICEYE you will join a diverse and highly engaged team united by the ambition to make the impossible possible. We know that we will succeed only through exceptional people in our team which is why your growth wellbeing and success are a priority.As a global scale-up we combine speed and ambition with the opportunity to take real ownership from day one. You will benefit from continuous professional development training opportunities and a culture that v