Head of DevOps & Infrastructure ( Kubernetes, Terraform)

Urgent: Head of DevOps & Infrastructure Location: Saudi Arabia (On-site) Probation Period: 6-Month Period | Potential Permanent Conversion Industry Experience: Fintech, Remittance, or Digital Banking Skills: Kubernetes, Terraform, CI/CD, Cloud Operations Immediate candidates must reside in KSA; GCC nationals preferred or Expat with transferable Iqama Overview Our client in KSA is seeking a Head of DevOps & Infrastructure to ensure zero-downtime operations and fully automated delivery pipelines. The role will lead cloud operations, CI/CD automation, and disaster recovery initiatives, ensuring secure, resilient, and highly available infrastructure across the organisation. Key Responsibilities Oversee KSA-based cloud regions (AWS/Azure) and manage high-availability operations Lead CI/CD automation to accelerate delivery while maintaining security and compliance Implement and manage Disaster Recovery plans and SOC monitoring for critical systems Define infrastructure standards , operational best practices, and governance frameworks Collaborate with Development, Architecture, and Security teams to maintain resilient, scalable systems Mentor infrastructure and DevOps teams to foster performance, reliability, and technical excellence Requirements Proven experience in DevOps, Cloud Infrastructure, or Platform Engineering within fintech or regulated financial environments Hands-on expertise in Kubernetes, Terraform, and high-security financial infrastructure Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, disaster recovery, and cloud architecture best practices Experience managing AWS/Azure deployments at scale Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and strategic decision-making skills Eligibility Criteria: -Currently based in Saudi Arabia and available for on-site engagement -Saudi or GCC National (Bahrain, Oman, UAE, Kuwait, Qatar), or Expat with transferable Iqama -Business Visit and Family Visit visas are not eligible Application Process Senior technology leaders ready to shape strategic outcomes are invited to apply via email at talent@leadingedge.plus CC: aniqa@leadingedge.plus, quoting the job title in the subject line.