AI-Focused DevOps Engineer

Full Stack; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Full Stack is seeking an AI-focused DevOps Engineer to design, implement, and manage infrastructure as code for AI and software applications, based in Cape Town. You will build CI pipelines, optimize deployments, and ensure high availability in Linux environments.

Ideal candidates have strong scripting, IaC, and CI/CD experience, plus exposure to AI infrastructure or ML workflows. Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes is preferred for containerized deployments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Experience with IaC tools (Terraform, CloudFormation) for scalable deployments.
• Hands-on CI/CD and deployment workflows to ensure reliable software delivery.
• Proficiency in Linux system administration and scripting.
• Exposure to AI infrastructure or ML workflow design is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop, deploy and manage infrastructure as code for AI and software apps.
• Implement and maintain CI pipelines and deployment workflows.
• Optimize deployment processes and enhance system reliability and performance.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure smooth operations across Linux environments.

Skills

IaC Terraform

Scripting

CI/CD

Linux admin

AI infra experience

Collaboration

Machine learning workflows

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Company Description

Full Stack is a bespoke software development company founded in 2014. The company specializes in creating tailored solutions to help businesses optimize their software systems and workflows. With over 50 years of combined experience, the team at Full Stack blends business expertise and technical proficiency. The organization is dedicated to delivering high-quality, innovative technology solutions that meet diverse client needs.

Role Description

This full-time on-site role, based in the City of Cape Town, is for an AI-Focused DevOps Engineer. The role involves developing, deploying, and managing infrastructure as code (IaC) for AI and software applications. The DevOps Engineer will work closely with engineering teams to implement continuous integration pipelines, maintain system performance and availability, and ensure efficient system administration on Linux-based environments. The candidate will also play a key role in optimizing deployment processes and enhancing system reliability.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC), including tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation, for scalable and consistent deployments.
• Experience in Software Development with strong programming skills for scripting and automating workflows.
• Hands-on experience in Continuous Integration (CI) and deployment workflows to ensure efficient and reliable software delivery.
• Capability in System Administration, with a focus on managing and troubleshooting Linux environments.
• Analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field—or equivalent work experience.
• Prior experience in AI infrastructure or machine learning workflow design is highly advantageous.
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes is preferred.