Senior DevOps Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Retirement fund

Hybrid work model

Training & certifications

Tech conferences

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to enhance cloud infrastructure, CI/CD, and automation across our fintech platform. You will bridge development and operations, scale high-availability systems, and drive best practices in IaC, monitoring, and security.

The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams, containerization with Docker and Kubernetes, and a strong focus on reliability and performance in a fast-paced environment in Canada. A hybrid work model is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in CS/Engineering.
• 5+ years in DevOps, systems admin, or SRE with DevOps focus.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and core services.
• Strong IaC skills (Terraform, Ansible, Chef, Puppet).
• Proficiency with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI).
• Scripting skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell).
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Understanding of networking, security, and monitoring.
• Experience with Git and version control.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated builds, tests, and deployments.
• Implement and manage infrastructure as code (IaC).
• Automate operational tasks using scripting languages.
• Set up monitoring, logging, and alerting for health and performance.
• Collaborate with dev teams to optimize reliability and security.
• Troubleshoot infra and app issues in production.
• Manage Docker containers and Kubernetes orchestration.
• Maintain security best practices across the infra.
• Stay updated with DevOps tools and trends.

Skills

Cloud platforms

CI/CD

Scripting

Networking & security

Git & version control

Collaboration & problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Chef

Puppet

Jenkins

GitLab CI

CircleCI

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly expanding fintech company, is looking for an experienced and highly motivated Senior DevOps Engineer to enhance their software development and deployment processes. This critical role will focus on building, automating, and scaling our infrastructure to support high-availability applications. You will be instrumental in bridging the gap between development and operations, fostering a culture of collaboration and implementing best practices in CI/CD, infrastructure as code, monitoring, and automation. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of cloud technologies, containerization, and scripting languages, with a proven ability to streamline development workflows and improve system reliability. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact within a fast-paced, innovative environment in Kimberley, Northern Cape. We are committed to building a high-performing team and providing a rewarding career experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable and resilient cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP).


• Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated building, testing, and deployment of applications.


• Implement and manage infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.


• Automate operational tasks and processes using scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash).


• Set up and manage monitoring, logging, and alerting systems to ensure system health and performance.


• Collaborate with development teams to optimize application performance, reliability, and security.


• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure and application issues in production environments.


• Manage containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.


• Ensure security best practices are implemented and maintained across the infrastructure.


• Stay up-to-date with the latest DevOps tools, technologies, and industry trends.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.


• Minimum of 5 years of experience in DevOps, systems administration, or software engineering with a DevOps focus.


• Proven experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and their core services.


• Strong proficiency in IaC tools (Terraform, Ansible, Chef, Puppet).


• Expertise in CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI).


• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.


• Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).


• Solid understanding of networking, security, and system monitoring principles.


• Experience with version control systems (Git).


• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary, performance-driven bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package, including private medical insurance and a retirement fund. We are invested in your professional development, providing access to cutting-edge training, industry certifications, and opportunities to attend leading tech conferences. The Kimberley, Northern Cape office offers a modern and collaborative work environment. We promote a healthy work-life balance with a hybrid work model, offering flexibility and opportunities for career advancement within a thriving technology company.