DevOps Engineer

Lulalend; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Lulalend is seeking a DevOps Engineer to optimize our software delivery and developer experience in a fast-paced fintech environment. You will work closely with software, QA and IT operations to ensure scalable, secure infrastructure and streamlined deployments.

Key focus areas include Azure cloud architecture, CI/CD automation, and IaC with Terraform, Docker and Kubernetes, complemented by strong collaboration across teams and adherence to DevSecOps practices.

Qualifications

• Matric or equivalent.
• 2+ years of Azure cloud architecture, implementation and management.
• Experience building and managing CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions.

Responsibilities

• Developer Environment Management: plan, architect, deploy and maintain infrastructure with high availability, scalability and security.
• CI/CD Pipeline Management: design and implement efficient CI/CD pipelines and ensure code integration, tests and deployment are automated.
• Infrastructure Automation: drive IaC-based provisioning and configuration management across environments.
• Security and Compliance: implement best practices for securing Azure resources and maintain compliance.
• Collaboration and Communication: work with cross-functional teams to improve DevOps practices and report progress.

Skills

Azure cloud

CI/CD pipelines

Automation

Scripting

Agile/DevOps

Education

Matric or equivalent

Tools

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

Terraform

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