DevOps Engineer

Placements24; Kempton Park; Remote; ZAR 720,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Full remote work

Health, dental, vision insurance

Home office allowance

Continuous learning opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a DevOps Engineer to join our technology division, working remotely while supporting operations for our Tembisa facility. You will design, implement, and maintain scalable CI/CD pipelines, cloud infrastructure, and automation to accelerate software delivery.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with AWS/Azure, Terraform/Ansible, Docker and Kubernetes, and strong scripting skills.

Qualifications

• Experience as a DevOps Engineer or similar role.
• Proficient in scripting (Bash, Python, PowerShell).
• Hands-on with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and IaC tools like Terraform/Ansible.
• Strong knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and orchestration.
• Experience with monitoring/logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK).
• Ability to work autonomously in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).
• Automate infrastructure provisioning with Terraform/Ansible.
• Monitor performance, ensure high availability and scalability.
• Manage cloud infra (AWS/Azure), focusing on security and cost efficiency.
• Collaborate with development/QA to resolve deployment issues.
• Implement and manage Docker/Kubernetes environments.

Skills

Bash scripting

Python

PowerShell

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

Prometheus

Grafana

ELK Stack

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Azure DevOps

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated DevOps Engineer to join their technology division, based remotely but supporting operations for their Tembisa facility. This role is critical for building and maintaining a robust, scalable, and automated infrastructure that supports our diverse software development lifecycle. You will be responsible for bridging the gap between development and operations, ensuring seamless deployment, monitoring, and management of applications. The ideal candidate is passionate about automation, infrastructure as code, and cloud technologies, and thrives in a remote-first environment that values agility and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and management using tools such as Terraform or Ansible.
• Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to ensure high availability and scalability of applications.
• Manage and maintain cloud infrastructure on platforms like AWS or Azure, ensuring security and cost-effectiveness.
• Collaborate with development and QA teams to troubleshoot and resolve deployment and operational issues.
• Implement and manage containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer or in a similar role.
• Strong proficiency with scripting languages such as Bash , Python, or PowerShell.
• Hands‑on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and infrastructure-as-code tools.
• Solid understanding of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and their orchestration.
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to work autonomously in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual performance bonus.
• Full remote work flexibility, eliminating the need for commuting.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous allowance for home office setup and professional development.
• Access to cutting‑edge technologies and continuous learning opportunities.
• A collaborative team environment focused on innovation and shared success.