Automation & DevOps Engineer

RecruitPro Solutions Pty Ltd; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 780,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading developer in military and defence based in Centurion is looking for an Automation & DevOps Engineer. The role includes integrating automation and DevOps practices to enhance operational efficiency while maintaining high quality within critical environments. Candidates must have a degree in Electronic or Computer Engineering and strong software development skills. This position offers the opportunity to work in multidisciplinary teams and contribute to cyber security compliance and technological advancements.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electronic/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• Strong software development skills in Python, Bash, PowerShell, and C/C++.
• Experience with formal requirements management tools such as IBM DOORS.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and improve requirements management practices.
• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines.
• Develop, configure, and maintain automation scripts.

Skills

Software development skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell, C/C++)

Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Jira, Bitbucket, Artifactory)

Solid knowledge of Agile, Scrum, and DevOps methodologies

Knowledge of automation scripting and IaC (Docker, Kubernetes)

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Education

Degree in Electronic/Computer Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Jenkins

Jira

Docker

Git

Job description

Introduction

RecruitPro Solutions is recruiting on behalf of our client, a leading developer and manufacturer of advanced electronic systems in the military and defence industry, based in Centurion.

They are seeking a highly skilled Automation & DevOps Engineer to join their dynamic engineering team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in driving digital transformation by integrating automation, DevOps practices, and requirements management across multidisciplinary defence projects. This position is vital in ensuring operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and innovation while maintaining the highest standards of quality and security within a mission-critical environment.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Evaluate and improve requirements management practices to optimise engineering project documentation.
• Research, implement, and maintain tools for requirements, design, and verification baselines aligned with aerospace and defence standards (RTCA DO-178, DO-254, ARP4754A, EN9100).
• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and integrate with other development tools.
• Establish and manage Agile software development environments (continuous integration, testing, delivery, deployment).
• Configure and manage problem reporting and tracking systems (Jira, Bitbucket, Artifactory).
• Develop, configure, and maintain LDAP servers/databases for user authentication.
• Support IaaS and CaaS deployments in collaboration with international engineering teams.
• Provide server support during deployment, licensing, and production operations.
• Manage and store build environment images; develop and maintain automation scripts (Python, Bash, PowerShell).
• Maintain and migrate legacy systems/tools (CVS, SVN, PVCS, Track).
• Contribute to cyber security compliance, system hardening, and secure development practices.
• Develop dashboards and reports for DevOps and automation performance monitoring.
• Continuously research and implement new technologies to enhance Agile, DevOps, and military engineering practices.

Experience & Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Degree in Electronic / Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• Strong software development skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell, C/C++).
• Proven experience with formal requirements management tools (e.g., IBM DOORS).
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools: Jenkins, Jira, Bitbucket, Artifactory.
• Solid knowledge of Agile, Scrum, and DevOps methodologies.
• Experience with SQL/MySQL databases and business intelligence tools.
• Knowledge of automation scripting, infrastructure as code (IaC), and containerised environments (Docker, PodMan, Kubernetes).

Beneficial:

• Honours or Master’s degree.
• 10+ years’ industry experience in product development.
• Experience in enterprise engineering environments.
• Knowledge of defence/aerospace compliance standards (RTCA DO-178, DO-254, ARP4754A).

Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary defence engineering teams.
• High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and accountability.
• Self-starter with strong organisational and leadership abilities.