Azure Cloud & DevOps Engineer (Remote - Western Cape)

Pure Placements (PTY) LTD; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech recruitment firm is seeking a highly skilled Azure Cloud & DevOps Engineer to design, build, and automate cloud environments. This remote role requires deep Azure knowledge and experience in Infrastructure as Code. The successful candidate will optimize performance and reliability while managing CI/CD pipelines. Candidates from the Western Cape are preferred due to occasional travel needs for team collaboration.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage our Azure ecosystem using core services like Azure VMs, Blob Storage, Azure Functions, and Azure SQL.
• Implement and manage end-to-end CI/CD pipelines to ensure smooth and reliable releases.
• Take ownership of our platform's reliability and performance; monitor and optimize infrastructure.

Job description

Overview

Azure Cloud & DevOps Engineer (Remote - Western Cape)

Location: Remote (Candidates in the Western Cape preferred)

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.

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.

Location & Travel

This is a remote position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere. However, preference will be given to candidates based in the Western Cape, as the role requires travel to the Garden Route on a monthly basis for key team collaborations and meetings.

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.