Senior DevOps Engineer - Cloud Infrastructure

Placements24; Queenstown; Ibrido; NZD 95.000 - 159.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive salary

Performance incentives

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid time off

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 seeks an experienced Senior DevOps Engineer to manage and optimize cloud infrastructure in a hybrid role based in Queenstown. You will lead CI/CD pipelines, automate infrastructure, and implement IaC to drive reliability and scalability.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in DevOps, strong cloud and containerization skills, and a knack for automation. You’ll collaborate with development teams, enhance security practices, and document procedures in a fast-paced SaaS environment.

Competenze

• Minimum 7 years of experience in DevOps or related role.
• Proven expertise with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Strong containerization experience (Docker/Kubernetes).
• Proficient in scripting languages (Bash/Python/PowerShell).
• Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins/GitLab CI/CircleCI).
• IaC principles and tools (Terraform/Ansible).
• Familiarity with monitoring/logging tools (Prometheus/Grafana/ELK).
• Excellent problem-solving and collaboration skills.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.

Mansioni

• Design and manage scalable cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments.
• Implement IaC using Terraform/Ansible.
• Monitor performance, identify bottlenecks, optimize resilience.
• Ensure security and compliance of cloud environments.
• Automate operational tasks and system management.
• Troubleshoot deployment issues and collaborate with teams.
• Maintain infrastructure documentation and runbooks.
• Stay current with DevOps trends and technologies.

Conoscenze

DevOps experience

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

CI/CD automation

Scripting (Bash/Python/PowerShell)

Containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or equivalent

Strumenti

Terraform

Ansible

CloudFormation

Jenkins

GitLab CI

CircleCI

Docker

Kubernetes

Prometheus

Grafana

ELK Stack

Descrizione del lavoro

About the Role

Our client is a dynamic technology company operating in the software-as-a-service (SaaS) sector, based in **Queenstown, Eastern Cape**. We are seeking an experienced Senior DevOps Engineer to manage and enhance our cloud infrastructure. This role is essential for ensuring the reliability, scalability, and efficiency of our deployment pipelines, CI/CD processes, and overall cloud environment. You will be responsible for automating infrastructure operations, monitoring system performance, and implementing robust security measures. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of cloud platforms, containerization, and infrastructure-as-code principles, coupled with a passion for automation and operational excellence. You will work closely with development and operations teams to foster a collaborative culture and drive continuous improvement. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and technical expertise, playing a key role in maintaining and evolving our critical systems. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on our technology foundation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage scalable and resilient cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment processes.
• Implement and manage infrastructure-as-code solutions using tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimizations.
• Ensure the security and compliance of the cloud environment through robust practices.
• Automate operational tasks and system management processes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure and deployment issues promptly.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure application operability and performance.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of infrastructure and operational procedures.
• Stay current with emerging DevOps trends and technologies.

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of experience in DevOps or a related infrastructure/operations role.
• Proven expertise in managing cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and related services.
• Strong experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python, PowerShell).
• Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI).
• Solid understanding of infrastructure-as-code principles and tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary, performance incentives, comprehensive health benefits, and paid time off.
• This role is based in **Queenstown, Eastern Cape**, with a hybrid work model, allowing for a balance between in-office collaboration and remote flexibility. Enjoy a supportive team environment, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to work with cutting-edge cloud technologies.