Devops Engineer

Nurturing Futures (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 700 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in Johannesburg is seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer to manage cloud infrastructure and optimize CI/CD processes. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and Infrastructure as Code tools. This role offers competitive compensation and promotes professional growth through mentorship and training in a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible work arrangements

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a DevOps or similar role.
• Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes and Docker.
• Proficient with CI/CD tooling.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools.
• Scripting skills in PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
• Understanding of security practices in cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain scalable cloud infrastructure.
• Manage Kubernetes clusters and optimize CI/CD processes.
• Implement infrastructure as code using Terraform and Ansible.
• Ensure system reliability and implement disaster recovery strategies.
• Collaborate with teams to align infrastructure with business needs.

Skills

Kubernetes

Docker

CI/CD

Terraform

Ansible

Python

Problem-solving

Tools

GitHub Actions

GitLab CI

Azure DevOps

Jenkins

Prometheus

Grafana

Job description

Overview

Explore DevOps Engineer positions in Johannesburg, where demand for skilled professionals is growing. Companies seek individuals proficient in automation, cloud technologies, and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines. These roles involve collaborating with development and operations teams to streamline software deployment and infrastructure management. Johannesburg's tech sector offers opportunities to implement infrastructure as code and monitor system performance. Key skills include experience with tools like Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible, and cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. Candidates should possess strong problem-solving abilities and a passion for optimizing software development lifecycles.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable and secure cloud infrastructure with a focus on automation and resilience.
• Manage Kubernetes clusters and containerized workloads; optimize deployment pipelines and CI/CD processes.
• Drive infrastructure as code implementation using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or Pulumi.
• Ensure system reliability through monitoring, alerting, and incident response; implement disaster recovery and high availability strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align infrastructure solutions with product and business needs.
• Maintain security best practices across the SDLC, including secrets management and access controls.
• Manage databases and data services as part of deployments (where applicable to the role).

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a DevOps, Site Reliability Engineer, or Infrastructure Engineer role.
• Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes and Docker; proficient with CI/CD tooling (e.g., GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, Jenkins).
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, Ansible, Pulumi, etc.).
• Scripting skills in PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
• Experience managing cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and container orchestration.
• Understanding of security practices in cloud environments (least privilege, secrets management).
• Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, or similar).

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
• Hybrid or flexible work arrangements where available.
• Professional growth opportunities, mentorship, and access to training.
• Collaborative and growth-oriented team culture.

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