DevOps Engineer

Network Recruitment; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Recruitment is seeking a DevOps Engineer to join a high-performing team delivering IoT, energy management and operational intelligence solutions across Africa. The role focuses on scalable cloud infra, automation, and reliable deployments in a dynamic tech environment.

You will design and maintain cloud infrastructure, optimise containers, implement CI/CD pipelines, and collaborate with software, QA and operations teams to ensure robust product lifecycles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, CS, or equivalent.
• 2–5 years of DevOps experience.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication abilities.
• Experience writing technical documentation.
• Practical experience with Linux environments.
• Experience with Bash, Python, and/or Node.js scripting.
• Experience with automation tools such as Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, or GitLab CI/CD.
• Database administration and design experience, preferably PostgreSQL and TimescaleDB.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, GCP, Hetzner, or similar.
• Working knowledge of quality management processes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Own, design, deploy, and maintain cloud infrastructure and services.
• Manage and optimise containerised environments for performance and cost efficiency.
• Build, maintain, and improve CI/CD pipelines.
• Implement infrastructure security controls, compliance measures, and vulnerability management processes.
• Develop monitoring, observability, and alerting solutions using modern tooling.
• Troubleshoot production incidents and implement preventative improvements.
• Support products and services throughout their full lifecycle, including deployments, enhancements, and releases.
• Collaborate closely with Software Engineers, QA teams, and Operations stakeholders to streamline delivery and improve reliability.

Skills

Cloud infrastructure design

CI/CD pipelines

Container orchestration

Linux administration

Scripting: Bash, Python, Node.js

Infrastructure as Code: Terraform/Ansb

CI/CD tools: Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD

Database design: PostgreSQL/Timescale

Cloud platforms: AWS/Azure/GCP/Hetzner

Security/compliance controls

Monitoring/observability

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Jenkins

GitLab CI/CD

PostgreSQL

TimescaleDB

AWS

Azure

GCP

Hetzner

Job description

A leading South African technology and engineering business is looking for a DevOps Engineer to join a high-performing multidisciplinary team developing innovative IoT, energy management, and operational intelligence solutions across Africa.

This is an exciting opportunity for a DevOps professional who enjoys building scalable cloud infrastructure, automating processes, and supporting cutting-edge technology solutions that deliver real-world impact.

What You'll Be Doing

• Own, design, deploy, and maintain cloud infrastructure and services
• Manage and optimise containerised environments for performance and cost efficiency
• Build, maintain, and improve CI/CD pipelines
• Implement infrastructure security controls, compliance measures, and vulnerability management processes
• Develop monitoring, observability, and alerting solutions using modern tooling
• Troubleshoot production incidents and implement preventative improvements
• Support products and services throughout their full lifecycle, including deployments, enhancements, and releases
• Collaborate closely with Software Engineers, QA teams, and Operations stakeholders to streamline delivery and improve reliability
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent relevant qualification
• 2 to 5 years of DevOps experience
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication abilities
• Experience writing technical documentation
• Practical experience with Linux environments
• Experience with scripting using Bash, Python, and/or Node.js
• Experience with automation tools such as Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, or GitLab CI/CD
• Database administration and design experience, preferably PostgreSQL and TimescaleDB
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, GCP, Hetzner, or similar cloud technologies
• Working knowledge of quality management processes and standards

Advantageous Experience

• UI/UX exposure
• AWS DevOps Engineer certification or similar cloud certifications