Azure Cloud & DevOps Engineer (Remote - Garden Route)

Pure Placements (PTY) LTD; George; Remote; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A technology recruitment agency in George - Western Cape is seeking an experienced Azure Cloud & DevOps Engineer. You will be responsible for building and managing Azure cloud environments, implementing CI/CD practices, and ensuring cost-efficient performance management. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of Azure services and hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC). This is a full-time role offering an opportunity to shape the future of cloud infrastructure.

Qualifications

• A deep understanding of Azure core services.
• Proven hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and/or ARM templates.
• Proficiency in designing and managing CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions.
• Expertise in implementing monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions with Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights.
• Strong scripting and automation skills in PowerShell, Python, or Bash.
• Solid knowledge of networking and security best practices within Azure.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage our Azure ecosystem using core services.
• Automate provisioning and deployment using Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Implement and manage end-to-end CI/CD pipelines.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize infrastructure for security and cost-efficiency.

Skills

Azure core services

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

CI/CD pipelines

Monitoring and logging solutions

PowerShell, Python, or Bash

Networking and security best practices

Tools

Terraform

Azure DevOps

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Azure Monitor

Log Analytics

Application Insights

Job description

Azure Cloud & DevOps Engineer

Location: George - Western Cape
Role Type: Full-Time

Join a forward-thinking team and shape the future of cloud infrastructure!

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Azure Cloud & DevOps Engineer to design, build, and automate our cutting‑edge cloud environments. This is a pivotal role that bridges development and operations, focusing on creating scalable, secure, and efficient systems.

If you are passionate about leveraging the power of Azure and thrive on implementing robust automation and CI/CD practices, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Develop & Automate: Build and manage our Azure ecosystem using core services like Azure VMs, Blob Storage, Azure Functions, and Azure SQL. You will automate provisioning and deployment using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform and ARM templates.

• Deploy & Streamline: Implement and manage end-to-end CI/CD pipelines using tools like Azure DevOps, Jenkins, and GitHub Actions to ensure smooth and reliable releases.

• Deliver & Optimize: Take ownership of our platform's reliability and performance. You will monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize infrastructure for security and cost‑efficiency, using tools like Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights.

What You Bring to the Team:

• A deep understanding of Azure core services (Compute, Storage, Networking, AAD).

• Proven hands‑on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and/or ARM templates.

• Proficiency in designing and managing CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions.

• Expertise in implementing monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions with Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights.

• Strong scripting and automation skills in PowerShell, Python, or Bash.

• Solid knowledge of networking and security best practices within Azure.

Ready to build what's next?

If you are a proactive problem‑solver eager to drive infrastructure excellence, we would love to hear from you.