DevOps Engineer I

JobSpace; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Flexible working

Relaxed and friendly workplace

Strong learning and development focus

Supportive and experienced engineering

Job summary

Jora New Zealand is seeking a hands-on Junior DevOps Engineer to join our Operations Team and grow with experienced engineers.

You'll automate workflows, work with Linux environments, and tackle server and performance issues while gaining exposure to cloud platforms and infrastructure. This role emphasizes learning, collaboration, and customer-focused problem solving.

Qualifications

• Some scripting or programming experience—PHP, Python, Go, or similar.
• Solid understanding of Linux and command-line tools.
• Interest in infrastructure, DevOps, and automation.
• Curious, hands-on problem solver with teamwork mindset.

Responsibilities

• Automate workflows and build internal tools.
• Work with Linux environments and command-line tools.
• Investigate server, networking, and performance issues.
• Gain experience with cloud platforms and infrastructure.
• Debug and improve systems and services using open‑source tools.
• Collaborate with experienced DevOps engineers and learn from the team.
• Work directly with customers to resolve hosting and infrastructure problems.

Skills

PHP

Python

Go

Tools

Git

Docker

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

New Zealand-owned web hosting and cloud infrastructure company, founded in 2004 and headquartered in Auckland. It has around 50 employees and serves 4,600+ developers and businesses across New Zealand. What they do

• Cloud hosting: Developer-focused Cloud Containers for websites and applications.
• VPS & servers: Linux/Windows VPS, virtual dedicated servers, and dedicated/bare-metal servers.
• Private Cloud: Custom enterprise cloud infrastructure.
• GPU hosting: Dedicated NVIDIA GPU infrastructure for AI and other compute-heavy workloads.
• Domain services: Domain registration, DNS management, and reseller services across 50+ TLDs.
• Managed services: 24/7 infrastructure monitoring, maintenance, and technical support.
• AWS/Azure management: Cloud architecture, optimisation, and ongoing management of AWS and Azure environments.
• Enterprise solutions: Bespoke infrastructure design and implementation for larger organisations.
• API: An API allowing customers to programmatically manage servers, containers, domains, email, and DNS.

We're now looking for a Junior DevOps Engineer to join our Operations Team and develop their career alongside experienced engineers.

This is a hands‑on junior role where you'll get exposure to a wide range of real-world infrastructure and technical challenges.

You won't just be writing code — you'll use your programming skills to:

• Automate workflows and build internal tools
• Work with Linux environments and command‑line tools
• Investigate server, networking, and performance issues
• Gain experience with cloud platforms and infrastructure
• Debug and improve systems and services
• Work with open‑source tools and technologies
• Collaborate with experienced DevOps engineers and learn from the team
• Work directly with customers to resolve hosting and infrastructure problems

This is a great opportunity to build strong DevOps, systems, and software development skills while working on technology that is used by real customers every day.

This is a junior position, so we don't expect you to know everything. What matters most is that you have a solid technical foundation, enjoy solving problems, and are genuinely motivated to learn.

You could be a great fit if you have:

• Some experience with scripting or programming — PHP, Python, Go, or similar
• A solid understanding of Linux and command‑line tools
• A genuine interest in infrastructure, DevOps, and automation
• A curious, hands‑on approach to problem‑solving
• A team‑oriented mindset and willingness to ask questions and help others
• Familiarity with hosting environments, containers, or cloud services
• Previous technical support or systems administration experience
• Personal, university or school projects you can show us — we love seeing what you've built or experimented with!

You'll join a friendly, supportive team where people enjoy having fun while getting things done. We have a relaxed office environment, great coffee, and a strong focus on flexible working and work‑life balance.

We're also serious about helping our people grow. You'll have plenty of opportunities to deepen your technical knowledge, develop new skills, and take on new challenges.

In return, we expect you to take initiative, be willing to step outside your comfort zone, and take ownership of your professional growth.

• Competitive remuneration
• Flexible working
• Relaxed and friendly workplace
• Strong learning and development focus
• Supportive and experienced engineering team
• Focus on work‑life balance
• Opportunities for long‑term career growth