8 Reliability Manager jobs in Oman

Overview

Canonical is a leading provider of open-source software and operating systems for global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in more than 80 countries and very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.

The company is founder led, profitable and growing. We are hiring a Site Reliability Engineering Manager aspiring for a world-class devops and gitops engineering management challenge, bringing together operations management, software engineering and product development, and team leadership in a single high-value role. You will need to be a Linux and operations expert, as well as a great manager capable of leading a high-performance team, to excel in this role.

The Information Systems team at Canonical runs services used by over 60 million Ubuntu users. Our mission is to pioneer and prove new and better approaches to large-scale IS. We support Canonical and Ubuntu operations, but we also help shape Canonical's managed application service offerings, raising the bar on devops and cloud-native operations. We take infra-as-code to the next level, blazing a trail to next-generation model-driven operations. We not only aim to automate every process that underpins our business, we also share that automation as open source packages which others use to drive their own operations. From Kubernetes to the kernel and everything in-between, you will be working with the latest technologies in a fast-paced engineering environment.

We have fully distributed, home-based teams in EMEA, APAC and the Americas. You will lead a team in your time zone, and report to a global director who may not be in your time zone.

Location : This role will be based remotely in the APAC region.

• Lead your team in daily agile devops practices
• Represent the IS team to stakeholders, customers, and internal teams
• Organize, coordinate and drive internal projects
• Mentor engineers to improve their skills
• Identify and measure team health indicators
• Implement structured engineering and operations processes
• Ensure proper team focus on priorities, milestones, and deliverables
• Work to meet service level agreements with customer deployments around the globe
• Deliver quality managed services in a consistent, timely manner

• Drive and a track record of going above-and-beyond expectations
• Proven experience of software delivery using infrastructure as code
• Proven experience managing devops teams for SAAS or similar offerings
• Understanding of testing methodologies and maintainable code quality
• Technical aptitude for understanding complex distributed systems
• Experience with cloud topologies and technologies
• Ability to travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks long
• An exceptional academic track record from both high school and university

• Experience with Ubuntu system administration
• Experience with agile software development methodologies
• Experience working in and managing distributed teams

We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognize outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. We provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
• Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since its inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer

We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.

Canonical is a leading provider of open-source software and operating systems for global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in more than 80 countries and very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.

The company is founder led, profitable and growing. We are hiring a Site Reliability Engineering Manager aspiring for a world-class devops and gitops engineering management challenge, bringing together operations management, software engineering and product development, and team leadership in a single high-value role. You will need to be a Linux and operations expert, as well as a great manager capable of leading a high-performance team, to excel in this role.

The Information Systems team at Canonical runs services used by over 60 million Ubuntu users. Our mission is to pioneer and prove new and better approaches to large-scale IS. We support Canonical and Ubuntu operations, but we also help shape Canonical's managed application service offerings, raising the bar on devops and cloud-native operations. We take infra-as-code to the next level, blazing a trail to next-generation model-driven operations. We not only aim to automate every process that underpins our business, we also share that automation as open source packages which others use to drive their own operations. From Kubernetes to the kernel and everything in-between, you will be working with the latest technologies in a fast-paced engineering environment.

We have fully distributed, home-based teams in EMEA, APAC and the Americas. You will lead a team in your time zone, and report to a global director who may not be in your time zone.

Location : This role will be based remotely in the APAC region.

• Lead your team in daily agile devops practices
• Represent the IS team to stakeholders, customers, and internal teams
• Organize, coordinate and drive internal projects
• Mentor engineers to improve their skills
• Identify and measure team health indicators
• Implement structured engineering and operations processes
• Ensure proper team focus on priorities, milestones, and deliverables
• Work to meet service level agreements with customer deployments around the globe
• Deliver quality managed services in a consistent, timely manner

• Drive and a track record of going above-and-beyond expectations
• Proven experience of software delivery using infrastructure as code
• Proven experience managing devops teams for SAAS or similar offerings
• Understanding of testing methodologies and maintainable code quality
• Technical aptitude for understanding complex distributed systems
• Experience with cloud topologies and technologies
• Ability to travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks long
• An exceptional academic track record from both high school and university

• Experience with Ubuntu system administration
• Experience with agile software development methodologies
• Experience working in and managing distributed teams

We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognize outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. We provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
• Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since its inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer

We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.

Our Client:

A leading consumer goods manufacturing company.

Role Overview:

Reporting to the Chief Operations Officer, you will oversee all the maintenance activities across the company’s facilities in Muscat. This leadership role is responsible for developing and executing maintenance strategies, managing cross-functional teams, and ensuring optimal performance of mechanical, electrical, and civil assets. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise, hands-on leadership, and a strong understanding of industrial maintenance within the food manufacturing sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and execution of maintenance strategies across all operational sites.
• Manage daily maintenance operations including preventive, predictive, corrective, and emergency maintenance.
• Supervise a team of maintenance supervisors and technical staff across electrical, mechanical, and fabrication disciplines.
• Collaborate with asset owners and cross-functional departments to ensure equipment reliability and minimal downtime.
• Oversee maintenance planning, budgeting, and cost control to support operational efficiency and profitability.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards across all maintenance activities.
• Optimize spare parts usage and standardization, and manage maintenance backlogs in line with global best practices.
• Lead contractor and vendor management, including technical evaluations and performance oversight.
• Drive continuous improvement through data analysis, performance metrics, and condition monitoring systems.
• Support national objectives by mentoring and developing Omani talent within the maintenance function.

Your Profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical preferred).
• 12+ years of experience in industrial maintenance, with at least 10 years in food manufacturing space and 4+ years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven experience in managing complex maintenance contracts and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong knowledge of computerized maintenance management systems, equipment lifecycle management, and rotating/static equipment.
• Hands-on experience in maintenance execution and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with HSE, risk management, and quality assurance principles.
• Excellent communication skills in Arabic and English, with fluency in technical and financial terminology.
• Strong leadership, team-building, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Experience in the food manufacturing industry is highly preferred.

Next Steps:

Upload your resume via our ATS platform and ensure all form details are complete. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 5-7 working days for a more detailed discussion about the role. Please note, due to high application volumes, we will only respond to shortlisted profiles.

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· Develop and implement quality assurance policies and procedures in compliance with regulatory standards and guidelines, including FDA, EMA, and other applicable authorities.

· Oversee the execution of quality control processes throughout the product lifecycle, from development and manufacturing to distribution and post-market surveillance.

· Lead and manage a team of quality assurance professionals, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure adherence to quality standards and continuous improvement.

· Conduct internal audits and inspections to assess compliance with quality management systems and identify areas for improvement.

· Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, manufacturing, regulatory affairs, and supply chain, to resolve quality issues and drive process improvements.

· Serve as a primary point of contact for regulatory agencies during inspections and audits, ensuring timely responses and corrective actions as needed.

· Stay current on industry trends, regulations, and best practices in quality assurance and proactively implement changes to maintain compliance and improve efficiency.

· Develop standardized production, quality, and customer-service standards

· Identify potential risks before they become a problem, focusing on root cause analysis and preventive action

· Perform internal and external quality audits and compile detailed reports of findings

· Build a strong team through coaching, mentoring, specific training and performance evaluations

Requirements:

- Bachelor's degree in pharmacy, chemistry, biology, or related field; advanced degree preferred.

- Minimum of 10 years of experience in quality assurance within the pharmaceutical industry, with at least 5 years in a managerial or leadership role.

- Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements, including cGMP, GLP, and ICH guidelines, as well as experience with FDA inspections and audits.

- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.

- Proven track record of implementing and managing quality management systems and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

- Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of identifying root causes of quality issues and implementing corrective actions.

- Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) or Certified Quality Manager (CQM) credentials preferred.

Job Title : Application Quality Assurance Specialist

Location : on Site

Department : Quality Assurance

Contract Duration: One Year Extendable

Job Overview :

We are seeking a meticulous and detail-oriented Quality Assurance Specialist to ensure the high quality of our applications and products. The role requires thorough testing, identifying bugs, and ensuring that all products meet company and industry standards before release. You will work closely with development teams to provide feedback, document test results, and ensure continuous improvement in the software development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities :

• Develop and Execute Test Plans : Design and implement comprehensive test plans to identify potential issues in various applications.
• Conduct Functional Testing : Test applications to ensure that they meet functional specifications, including usability, reliability, and performance.
• Bug Reporting and Tracking : Identify, document, and report bugs or other issues, and work with development teams to resolve them in a timely manner.
• Automation Testing : Collaborate with the team to design, build, and maintain automated test frameworks.
• Collaboration : Work closely with developers, business analysts, and product managers to understand requirements and provide feedback during the development process.
• Compliance and Standards : Ensure that products meet company, client, and industry standards and requirements.
• Risk Management : Identify and assess potential risks in the software development process and proactively address them.
• Continuous Improvement : Stay updated with the latest QA methodologies, tools, and best practices, and apply them to ensure ongoing product quality.
• Documentation : Maintain detailed test case documentation, test results, and reports for future reference and audits.

Key Qualifications :

• Education : Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Experience : 3+ years of experience in Quality Assurance, preferably in a software development environment.
• Technical Skills :
• Strong understanding of QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Experience with both manual and automated testing tools (e.g., Selenium, JIRA, TestRail, etc.).
• Knowledge of programming languages like Java, Python, or JavaScript is a plus.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and tools (e.g., Scrum, Kanban).
• Soft Skills :
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Certification in Quality Assurance (e.g., ISTQB, CSTE) is a plus.
• Experience in load testing, performance testing, and security testing.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab, etc.

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Develop and implement quality assurance policies and procedures in compliance with regulatory standards and guidelines, including FDA, EMA, and other applicable authorities.

Oversee the execution of quality control processes throughout the product lifecycle, from development and manufacturing to distribution and post-market surveillance.

Lead and manage a team of quality assurance professionals, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure adherence to quality standards and continuous improvement.

Conduct internal audits and inspections to assess compliance with quality management systems and identify areas for improvement.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, manufacturing, regulatory affairs, and supply chain, to resolve quality issues and drive process improvements.

Serve as a primary point of contact for regulatory agencies during inspections and audits, ensuring timely responses and corrective actions as needed.

Stay current on industry trends, regulations, and best practices in quality assurance and proactively implement changes to maintain compliance and improve efficiency.

Develop standardized production, quality, and customer-service standards

Identify potential risks before they become a problem, focusing on root cause analysis and preventive action

Perform internal and external quality audits and compile detailed reports of findings

Build a strong team through coaching, mentoring, specific training and performance evaluations

Requirements:

- Bachelor's degree in pharmacy, chemistry, biology, or related field; advanced degree preferred.

- Minimum of 10 years of experience in quality assurance within the pharmaceutical industry, with at least 5 years in a managerial or leadership role.

- Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements, including cGMP, GLP, and ICH guidelines, as well as experience with FDA inspections and audits.

- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.

- Proven track record of implementing and managing quality management systems and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

- Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of identifying root causes of quality issues and implementing corrective actions.

- Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) or Certified Quality Manager (CQM) credentials preferred.

Overview

Freelance Biology - Quality Assurance (AI Trainer) at Mindrift. The platform connects specialists with AI projects to unlock the potential of Generative AI by leveraging real-world expertise. This role focuses on evaluating complex question–answer pairs written by experts and creating scoring criteria (rubrics) to assess the quality of responses.

• Content Creation & Refinement: Create and refine content to ensure accuracy and relevance across Biology topics, and develop references and task examples.
• Experts Acquisition: Assess qualification tests of experts to ensure their competency.
• Chat Moderation: Address project-related questions from other experts in Discord chats, especially regarding project guidelines.
• Auditing Work: Review and evaluate tasks completed by AI Trainers, ensure alignment with project guidelines, provide constructive feedback, verify expertise-related information, and edit content as needed to improve quality.

Simply apply to this post, qualify, and contribute to projects aligned with your skills on your own schedule. You will help shape the future of AI while ensuring technology benefits everyone.

• Master's or PhD in Biology or related field.
• At least 6 years of professional experience.
• Advanced English (C1) or above.
• Experience in writing or evaluating complex LLM prompts.
• Experience in teaching/lecturing/consulting in your domain.
• Willingness to learn new methods, ability to switch between tasks and topics quickly, and handle challenging, complex guidelines.
• Fully remote freelance role; you need a laptop, internet connection, available time, and enthusiasm.

• Part-time, remote freelance project that fits around your primary commitments.
• Work on advanced AI projects and gain valuable portfolio experience.
• Influence how future AI models understand and communicate in your field.

• Mid-Senior level

• Part-time

• Other

• IT Services and IT Consulting

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