DevOps Engineer

Lulalend; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Lulalend in Cape Town seeks an experienced DevOps Engineer to optimize software development and delivery through Azure, CI/CD pipelines, and IaC. You’ll collaborate with developers, QA, and IT operations to build scalable, secure, and efficient systems.

Key responsibilities include designing CI/CD workflows, automating infrastructure, and ensuring robust monitoring. The ideal candidate has 2+ years in cloud architecture, IaC, and container orchestration, with relevant Azure certifications as a

Qualifications

• Matric certificate or equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience in Azure cloud architecture, implementation, and management.
• Demonstrated expertise in building and managing CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps and GitHub actions.
• Good understanding of implementing security and code quality tools such as SonarQube.
• Strong knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) concepts and hands-on experience with Terraform.
• Working knowledge of cloud application configurations.
• Proficient in scripting and automation using languages.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with Agile and DevOps methodologies.
• Azure certifications (advantageous).

Responsibilities

• Plan, Architect, deploy, and maintain infrastructure with focus on availability, scalability, and security.
• Implement resource management and optimization to control costs and maximize efficiency.
• Collaborate with Infrastructure and Site Reliability teams for monitoring and proactive issue resolution.
• Design and implement efficient CI/CD pipelines for software projects.
• Work with development teams to ensure seamless code integration, automated testing, and smooth deployments.
• Improve and optimize CI/CD workflows to accelerate delivery and reliability.
• Maintain repository hygiene, review processes, and pipeline triggers.
• Drive IaC-driven automation for provisioning and configuration management.
• Promote secure Azure resource usage and compliance with standards.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration to support a DevSecOps culture.

Skills

Azure cloud architecture

CI/CD pipelines

Security & code quality tools

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Cloud app configurations

Scripting & automation

Docker & Kubernetes

Agile & DevOps

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

Education

Matric certificate or equivalent

Tools

Terraform

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

Docker

Kubernetes

SonarQube

Job description

WHAT WE DO

We build innovative fintech products to help SMEs make cash flow. From instant access to funding to all-in-one to cutting-edge financial analysis tools, we're on it!

Our purpose is to help SMEs manage their business better, faster, simpler, Lula, so they can spend more time doing what they love.

Speaking of love, we’re looking for Lulas who love to make a difference to join our team and change the game.

CULTURE CODE

• We Embrace Curiosity - We continuously seek better ways to deliver value with a solutions-over-problems mindset.

• We win as One - We collaborate, build strong relationships and value diverse perspectives

• We’re Driven by Purpose - We are passionate and committed to delivering the best products and services for SMEs

• We Execute with Ambition - We set ambitious goals, embrace challenges, and deliver with focus and determination.

OVERALL PURPOSE

As a DevOps Engineer, you will play a critical role in optimizing our software development and delivery processes by leveraging DevOps tools and services, and creating an excellent developer experience. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including software developers, QA engineers, and IT operations, to streamline workflows and improve overall efficiency. Your expertise in Azure infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and automation will be instrumental in achieving our business goals and maintaining a stable and scalable development environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Developer Environment Management:

• Plan, Architect, deploy, and maintain infrastructure, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security.
• Implement resource management and optimization strategies to control costs and maximize efficiency.
• Work with our Infrastructure and Site Reliability team to ensure effective monitoring is in place and proactive resolution of issues.

CI/CD Pipeline Management:

• Design and implement efficient continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines for software projects.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure seamless code integration, automated testing, and smooth deployment processes.
• Improve and optimize existing CI/CD workflows to enhance software delivery speed and reliability.
• Ensure repository maintenance, including review process and pipeline triggers.

Infrastructure Automation:

• Drive the automation of infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and management processes using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) techniques.
• Promote the adoption of configuration management tools to ensure consistency across environments.

Security and Compliance:

• Work closely with all teams to implement best practices for securing Azure resources and maintaining compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Conduct regular security assessments and perform risk mitigation measures as necessary.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Engineers, QA, Infrastructure and operations, to streamline workflows and foster a DevSecOps culture.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to provide updates on project status, challenges, and improvements.

THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Matric certificate or equivalent
• 2+ years of experience in Azure cloud architecture, implementation, and management
• Demonstrated expertise in building and managing CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps and GitHub actions.
• Good understanding of implementing security and code quality tools such as SonarQube
• Strong knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) concepts and hands-on experience with tools like Terraform
• Working knowledge of cloud application configurations.
• Proficient in scripting and automation using languages
• Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes
• Familiarity with Agile and DevOps methodologies
• Azure certifications, such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate or Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, are a plus