DevOps Engineer (Advanced)

Sabenza IT & Recruitment; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 600 000 - 840 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer for a flexible contract role in Johannesburg. The position requires excellent knowledge of Java/JEE and DevOps tools. You will develop and maintain key applications, manage CI/CD pipelines, and actively contribute to Agile processes. Enjoy a dynamic work environment with great work-life balance and exclusive benefits for vehicle purchases.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Remote/on-site work options

Excellent work-life balance

Access to exclusive vehicle purchase offers

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years of experience in Development and DevOps operations.
• Strong knowledge of DevOps tools and practices.
• Experience with databases and unit testing frameworks.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business and IT teams to clarify requirements.
• Develop, test, and maintain Java-based applications.
• Manage production deployments and incident resolution.
• Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and process improvements.
• Prepare technical documentation aligned with ISO standards.
• Support system audits and quality assurance.
• Deliver knowledge transfer and user training.

Skills

DevOps tools and practices

Java/JEE

CI/CD pipelines

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

Agile methodologies

GitHub

PostgreSQL

Elasticsearch

Education

Degree in IT or equivalent experience

Tools

JUnit

Mockito

Remedy

AWS/OpenShift

Apache Kafka

Ansible

SAP Hybris

Grafana

Kibana

Job description

Join Our Client in the Motor Industry as a DevOps Engineer (Advanced) Flexible Contract

Are you passionate about shaping innovative IT solutions on a global scale? Do you thrive in an agile collaborative environment and have hands‑on experience with cutting‑edge DevOps and Java technologies? If so, this is your chance to join a dynamic global IT team supporting a world‑renowned motor industry leader.

About the Opportunity

Our Client in the Motor Industry is seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer (Advanced) for a flexible contract role based at their IT Hub in South Africa. You will play a key role in developing and maintaining vital digital platforms that power international dealer networks and business‑critical systems.

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate closely with business and IT teams to clarify requirements and design innovative solutions.
• Develop, test and maintain Java‑based applications with extensive integration points.
• Manage production deployments, release management and incident resolution.
• Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines using GitHub, Terraform, Docker and Kubernetes.
• Participate actively in Agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous process improvements.
• Prepare technical documentation aligned with ISO standards.
• Support system audits, quality assurance and change management processes.
• Deliver knowledge transfer and user training.

What We’re Looking For

• 2 to 3 years of experience in both Development (Java/JEE RESTful APIs, Spring Boot) and DevOps operations.
• Strong knowledge of DevOps tools and practices: Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with databases (PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch) and unit testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito).
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and ITSM tools like Remedy.
• Advantageous skills: Cloud architecture (AWS/OpenShift), Apache Kafka, Ansible, SAP Hybris, Grafana, Kibana.
• Degree in IT or equivalent experience plus relevant backend development certifications.

Benefits

Work with a cutting‑edge global IT system landscape supporting a premium motor brand.

Enjoy flexible working hours and remote/on‑site work options.

Benefit from an excellent work‑life balance and a fast‑paced, motivating environment.

Access exclusive vehicle purchase and leasing offers.

Collaborate with a dynamic global team and gain exposure to state‑of‑the‑art technologies.

Be part of a culture that embraces Agile and innovation.

Why Join

DevOps, Java/JEE, AWS, Agile, CI/CD, Unit Testing, Terraform

Employment Type: Full Time
Vacancy: 1