Ref: #73389

Platform Engineer

  • Practice Cloud & Infrastructure

  • Technologies Infrastructure & Cloud

  • Location riyadh, Saudi Arabia

  • Type Contract

📌 Important: Only Saudi citizens can be considered. No sponsorship or visa support is available.

 

🇸🇦 Hiring: Senior Platform Engineer – Riyadh (12‑month freelance, on‑site)

We are looking for a Senior Platform Engineer to join a major technology programme in Riyadh on a 12‑month freelance contract. This role is 100% on‑site, 5 days per week (40 hours).

 

 

đź”§ Key Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and automate cloud infrastructure using Terraform across GCP and OCI.
  • Operate, maintain, and optimise managed Kubernetes environments (GKE & OKE).
  • Manage core platform components: Kong API Gateway, Istio/Service Mesh, Vault, ExternalDNS.
  • Implement GitOps workflows with ArgoCD and integrate CI/CD pipelines for seamless delivery.
  • Deploy, configure, and support observability tooling: Dynatrace, Prometheus, Alertmanager, Grafana.
  • Strengthen platform security through SAST, DAST, RBAC, mTLS, image scanning, and broader DevSecOps controls.
  • Lead disaster recovery planning and execution aligned with RTO/RPO targets and SAMA IT Governance.

 

🎯 Ideal Profile

  • Senior‑level experience in cloud platform engineering
  • Strong hands‑on background with GCP, OCI, Terraform, and Kubernetes
  • Deep understanding of GitOps, service mesh, API gateways, and observability stacks
  • Strong security mindset and experience with DevSecOps tooling
  • Able to work full‑time on‑site in Riyadh
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