Remote DevOps Engineer - Cloud Infrastructure

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Competitive pay

Professional development

Health benefits

Global collaboration

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned DevOps Engineer for a fully remote role with a globally distributed team. You will design, implement, and manage scalable cloud infrastructure across AWS/Azure/GCP, automate deployments, and ensure platform reliability.

In this role you will implement containerization with Docker and Kubernetes, apply IaC with Terraform/Ansible, and build monitoring and alerting. Strong scripting (Python/Bash/Go) and security best practices are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in CS/Engineering or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in DevOps/Cloud Engineering or similar.
• Strong experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Python/Bash/Go).
• Hands-on with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI).
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• IaC tools such as Terraform or Ansible.
• Monitoring/Logging with Prometheus/Grafana/ELK.
• Networking, security principles, and sysadmin basics.
• Strong communication and remote-work skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable cloud infrastructure on AWS/Azure/GCP.
• Automate provisioning, configuration, and deployments via CI/CD pipelines.
• Implement Docker and Kubernetes containerization and orchestration.
• Develop and maintain monitoring, logging, and alerting systems.
• Troubleshoot infrastructure and deployment issues and optimize performance.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to streamline workflows.
• Apply security best practices across infrastructure and deployment processes.
• Manage infrastructure as code with Terraform/Ansible.
• Optimize cloud resource utilization for cost-efficiency and reliability.
• Stay updated on emerging DevOps tools and practices.

Skills

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Scripting (Python/Bash/Go)

CI/CD tooling

Kubernetes

Terraform/Ansible (IaC)

Monitoring (Prometheus/Grafana)

Networking & security basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Docker

CI/CD tools (Jenkins/GitLab/CircleCI)

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent recruitment consultancy, is actively seeking a skilled and experienced DevOps Engineer to join a dynamic, fully remote team. While the company serves clients nationwide, including those based in **Kimberley, Northern Cape**, this role offers complete flexibility to work from home. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing scalable and reliable cloud infrastructure, automating deployment processes, and ensuring the stability of our client's technology platforms. This is an exciting opportunity to leverage your expertise in cloud technologies and automation within a collaborative, remote-first environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable and robust cloud infrastructure on platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and application deployment using CI/CD pipelines and tools.
• Implement and manage containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Develop and maintain monitoring, logging, and alerting systems to ensure system health and performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure and deployment-related issues.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to streamline workflows and improve system reliability.
• Implement security best practices within the infrastructure and deployment processes.
• Manage infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Optimize cloud resource utilization for cost-efficiency and performance.
• Stay current with emerging DevOps tools, technologies, and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 4+ years of experience in DevOps, Cloud Engineering, or a similar role.
• Strong experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or Go.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI) and practices.
• Expertise in containerization technologies (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).
• Solid understanding of networking, security principles, and system administration.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently in a remote setting.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Benefits

• Fully remote position offering unparalleled work-life flexibility.
• Competitive salary and performance-driven bonuses.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge cloud technologies and contribute to innovative projects.
• Continuous learning and professional development support.
• A culture that promotes collaboration, autonomy, and continuous improvement.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Work with a talented and globally distributed team.