DevOps Engineer

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Remote-friendly

Professional development

Conference access

State-of-the-art tools

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive DevOps Engineer for a fully remote role that bridges software development and IT operations. You will design and maintain CI/CD pipelines, manage cloud infrastructure, and ensure reliability, security, and scalability of applications in a remote-first environment.

You will collaborate with development teams, implement monitoring and automation, and drive improvements in deployment efficiency and incident response, while maintaining best practices across the

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a DevOps Engineer or in a similar role.
• Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash).
• Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to system management.
• Ability to thrive in a fully remote team environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines for automated software build, test, and deployment.
• Manage and provision cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP) using IaC tools like Terraform or Ansible.
• Implement and manage monitoring, logging, and alerting systems to ensure performance and availability.
• Automate operational tasks and processes to improve efficiency.
• Collaborate with development teams to troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure and deployment-related issues.
• Ensure the security and compliance of cloud environments and applications.

Skills

DevOps experience

Remote work capability

Proactive problem-solving

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

CloudFormation

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

GitLab CI

CircleCI

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and experienced DevOps Engineer to join their highly technical team, operating in a fully remote capacity. This role is critical for bridging the gap between software development and IT operations, focusing on automating and streamlining deployment, infrastructure management, and operational processes. You will be responsible for building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, managing cloud infrastructure, and ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of our client's applications. Working collaboratively with development teams, you will implement best practices in automation, monitoring, and incident response. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned DevOps professional to drive significant improvements in operational efficiency and software delivery within a dynamic, remote-first environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines for automated software build, test, and deployment.
• Manage and provision cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP) using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or Ansible.
• Implement and manage monitoring, logging, and alerting systems to ensure application performance and availability.
• Automate operational tasks and processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort.
• Collaborate with development teams to troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure and deployment-related issues.
• Ensure the security and compliance of cloud environments and applications.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience as a DevOps Engineer or in a similar role.
• Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) and IaC tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation).
• Hands-on experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to system management.
• Ability to thrive in a fully remote team environment.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote work environment offering maximum flexibility and work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for professional development, certifications, and attending industry conferences.
• Access to state-of-the‑art tools and technologies in a cutting-edge tech environment.