Senior Technical DevOps Engineer - Container Platform - Emiratisation

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The Senior Technical DevOps Engineer will design, build and operate Emirates' container platform, supporting scalable, secure and highly available applications. Requirements typically include a degree or equivalent experience in computer science, engineering or information technology; strong expertise in Kubernetes, Docker, Linux, cloud platforms, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code and automation; and practical knowledge of monitoring, networking, security and incident management. Experience with tools such as Git, Terraform, Ansible and observability platforms is valuable. The successful candidate is expected to provide technical leadership, improve platform reliability, collaborate with development and operations teams, document solutions and follow enterprise security and governance standards. As this is an Emiratisation opportunity, eligibility under UAE national employment requirements is also expected.

About the employer

Emirates is the international airline of the United Arab Emirates and one of the world's best-known aviation brands. Headquartered in Dubai, the Group operates an extensive global passenger and cargo network through its hub at Dubai International Airport. Its business includes airline operations, dnata airport and travel services, cargo, engineering, catering and other aviation-related activities. Emirates is recognised for its wide-body fleet, international workforce and investment in digital systems, customer experience and operational efficiency. Technology teams support critical platforms across flight operations, commercial services, airports, finance and corporate functions. Employees may work in a multicultural environment with access to professional development, travel-related benefits and internationally focused projects. The company also supports UAE national talent through Emiratisation programmes designed to develop local professionals and future leaders across technical and business disciplines.