Environment & DevOps Engineer

Job Overview

CodeNinja is a next-generation technology consulting firm specialising in AI-powered transformation, enterprise software delivery, and Quality Engineering. Headquartered in the Gulf region and operating across the MENA, South Asia, and global markets, CodeNinja partners with Tier-1 banks, government entities, and large enterprises to design, build, and run mission-critical technology programs.

About the Role

The Environment & DevOps Engineer implements Infrastructure-as-Code for SIT/UAT environments, defines branching and promotion paths, automates environment health checks, and builds rollback procedures. This role ensures environment stability and repeatability as the backbone of a high-quality test delivery cycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement dedicated SIT/UAT environment architecture using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC).


• Define and operationalise the branching strategy (feature → integration → SIT → UAT → production).


• Automate environment provisioning, health checks, and readiness validation scripts.


• Build and test automated rollback procedures targeting a <15-minute rollback window.


• Configure environment freeze protocols (Pre-SIT 48h, Pre-UAT 72h, Pre-Prod 5 business days).


• Collaborate with the Client's Platform and CISD teams on server commissioning, VLAN configuration, and access provisioning.


• Version-control all environment configurations via Git with change approval workflows.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of infrastructure/DevOps engineering experience, with at least 3 years in banking.


• Strong hands-on skills with IaC tools (Terraform, Ansible, or equivalent).


• Experience with Dell HCI virtualisation, VLAN segregation, and enterprise server management.


• Proficiency in Git-based version control and CI/CD pipeline configuration (Jenkins or GitLab).


• Knowledge of PAM/IAM integration for environment access control.


• Understanding of SAMA environment segregation requirements.


• Preferred Certifications: AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, CKA, Terraform Associate (bonus).

Why Join CodeNinja?

• Work on high-impact, flagship banking transformation programs with a Tier-1 Saudi financial institution.


• Be part of a team that's shaping the future of AI-enabled test automation in the MENA region.


• Collaborate with world-class QA professionals across onsite and offsite delivery models.


• Access to continuous upskilling — certifications, AI/ML tooling, and emerging QA methodologies.


• Competitive compensation with performance-linked incentives and career progression pathways.


• A culture that values technical excellence, ownership, and innovation without bureaucracy.