ð¼DevOps Engineer

Sci Tech Placements; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology recruitment agency in Johannesburg seeks a skilled DevOps Engineer to design and maintain CI/CD pipelines, manage cloud infrastructure, and streamline software delivery. Candidates should possess strong skills in cloud platforms, containerization, and automation, along with a relevant bachelor's degree. Previous experience in the insurance or financial sector is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Experience with containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes).

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain CI / CD pipelines for various applications.
• Manage cloud infrastructure and ensure scalability, reliability, and security.
• Automate deployment, monitoring, and infrastructure management tasks.

Skills

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

Containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes)

Scripting languages (Python, Bash)

CI / CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI)

Infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation)

Education

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain CI / CD pipelines for various applications.
• Manage cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and ensure scalability, reliability, and security.
• Automate deployment, monitoring, and infrastructure management tasks.
• Collaborate with development, QA, and IT teams to streamline software delivery.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues across environments.
• Implement and maintain configuration management tools
• Ensure compliance with security and regulatory standards in the insurance sector.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Experience with containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash, etc.).
• Familiarity with CI / CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI).
• Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Understanding of networking, security, and system administration.
• Insurance or financial services experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Azure DevOps Solutions Expert) are advantageous.