DevOps Engineer

Placements24; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary & incentives

Health benefits

Training & certifications

Dynamic work environment

Exposure to cutting-edge technologies

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a DevOps Engineer to strengthen IT infrastructure in Tembisa. You will bridge software development and IT operations, focusing on automating deployment processes and managing cloud infrastructure.

This role requires proactive individuals who can implement CI/CD pipelines and ensure reliability and scalability for growing Gauteng tech projects. You will work with development and operations teams to optimize software delivery, automate tasks, and maintain monitoring and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT/CS or a related field.
• Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer or in a similar role.
• Hands-on experience with cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python, PowerShell) and experience with configuration management tools.
• Strong understanding of containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack) and version control systems (Git).

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage scalable cloud infrastructure on platforms like AWS or Azure.
• Develop and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines to automate build, test, and deployment processes.
• Implement and manage infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform or Ansible.
• Monitor system performance, availability, and security, proactively identifying and resolving issues.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure smooth and efficient software delivery.
• Develop and maintain scripting for automation tasks and system administration.

Skills

Bash

Python

PowerShell

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Monitoring

Git

Terraform

Ansible

Prometheus

Grafana

ELK stack

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS or related field

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

Prometheus

Grafana

ELK stack

Git

PowerShell

Bash

Python

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated DevOps Engineer to bolster their IT infrastructure in Tembisa. You will be instrumental in bridging the gap between software development and IT operations, focusing on automating and streamlining our deployment processes. This role requires a proactive individual who can manage cloud infrastructure, implement CI/CD pipelines, and ensure the reliability and scalability of our systems. You will play a crucial part in enhancing our operational efficiency and supporting the development teams in delivering software faster and more reliably within the growing Gauteng tech landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage scalable cloud infrastructure on platforms like AWS or Azure.
• Develop and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines to automate software build, test, and deployment processes.
• Implement and manage infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform or Ansible.
• Monitor system performance, availability, and security, proactively identifying and resolving issues.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure smooth and efficient software delivery.
• Develop and maintain scripting for automation tasks and system administration.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer or in a similar role.
• Hands-on experience with cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python, PowerShell) and experience with configuration management tools.
• Strong understanding of containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack) and version control systems (Git).

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance incentives.
• Comprehensive health benefits package, including medical and dental coverage.
• Opportunities for advanced training and certifications in cloud and DevOps technologies.
• A dynamic work environment with a focus on innovation and collaboration.
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and challenging projects.