Release and DevOps Engineer

Synechron is a leading digital transformation consulting firm focused on the financial services industry. We are on the lookout for a Product Architect to join our dynamic team in Riyadh, KSA. If you are passionate about creating cutting-edge software and thrive in fast-paced environments, we would love to meet you!We are looking for DevOps & Release EngineerExperience: 6+ YearsJob Location: Riyadh, KSAJob OverviewWe’re seeking a DevOps Engineer with expertise in MongoDB, PostgreSQL, ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana), and Prometheus/Grafana monitoring. You’ll design, deploy, and maintain infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and observability systems to ensure optimal performance and uptime.Key ResponsibilitiesManage and maintain GitLab repositories, users, permissions, and branching models.Design, build, and optimize CI/CD pipelines for multiple projects.Deploy, operate, and troubleshoot services running on Native Kubernetes clusters.Manage artifacts and packages using Nexus Repository Manager (or equivalent repo management systems).Execute and improve release management processes including versioning, branching strategy, release notes, deployment plans, and rollback procedures.Support deployment models such as Blue/Green, Canary, and Rolling deployments.Implement and maintain monitoring and logging using ELK Stack and Grafana.Follow and enforce best practices in DevOps, automation, IaC, and environment governance.Collaborate with Development, QA, and Operations teams to ensure consistent delivery processes.Apply basic security practices to pipelines, clusters, and repository systems.Assist in incident resolution, root‑cause analysis, and environment health reviews.Maintain documentation for pipelines, deployments, processes, and operational runbooks.Required Technical SkillsDevOps & CI/CDStrong experience with GitLab (Projects, Groups, Access Control, Branching Strategy).Ability to build, maintain, and optimize GitLab CI/CD pipelines.Understanding of merge strategies, pipeline workflows, tagging, versioning, and branching models (GitFlow, Trunk‑based, Release branching).Hands‑on experience with Native Kubernetes clusters (not managed services).Working knowledge of Pods, Deployments, Services, Ingress, ConfigMaps, Secrets.Experience troubleshooting workloads, logs, and cluster‑level issues.Repository ManagementExperience with Nexus Repository Manager or equivalent.Managing artifacts, containers, binaries, versioning, and retention policies.GrafanaRelease & DeploymentStrong understanding of:Release cycles & workflowsCanary deploymentRollback strategiesDeployment plans and release readiness checksSecurity & ComplianceBasic understanding of:Access controlContainer image security basicsDevelopment Skills (Basic)Ability to read and understand application codeBasic scripting (Bash, Python, or PowerShell).Understanding of API integrations and automation.Soft SkillsStrong communication and collaboration with cross‑functional teams.Ability to troubleshoot issues quickly and systematically.Documentation‑oriented mindset.Ownership, responsibility, and proactive problem solving.Ability to work under pressure during release windowsWhat We OfferAn exciting and diverse team of professionals.A creative and collaborative work environment.Opportunities for personal and professional growth.Competitive compensation and benefits.If interested and ready to relocate Riyadh, KSA if selected, please share your updated Resume and details to vimal.misra@synechron.com#J-18808-Ljbffr