DevOps Engineer - Automation Specialist

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein is seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer to build and maintain scalable, automated infrastructure for our growing SaaS product suite. This hybrid role focuses on bridging development and operations, driving efficiency through automation and CI/CD pipelines.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in DevOps, hands-on cloud experience (AWS/Azure/GCP), and proficiency with Terraform, Ansible, Docker, and Kubernetes. Great problem-solving and collaboration skills are a must.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years in a DevOps or Systems Engineering role.
• Proven experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI).
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with infrastructure as code tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
• Strong understanding of networking, security, and system administration principles.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated building, testing, and deployment of applications.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure as code using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
• Manage and monitor cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP), ensuring high availability and performance.
• Implement and maintain containerization solutions using Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
• Develop scripts and tools to automate operational tasks and system monitoring.
• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure and deployment issues.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure application scalability and reliability.
• Implement security best practices for infrastructure and applications.

Skills

Automation

CI/CD

Cloud concepts

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or related field

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab CI

CircleCI

Terraform

Ansible

Docker

Kubernetes

Python

Bash

PowerShell

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading provider of SaaS solutions, is seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer to join their team in **Bloemfontein, Free State**. This hybrid role focuses on building and maintaining scalable, reliable, and automated infrastructure for our client's growing product suite. You will be instrumental in bridging the gap between development and operations, driving efficiency through automation and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines. This is an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge cloud technologies and contribute to the seamless delivery of software. The ideal candidate is passionate about automation, infrastructure as code, and building resilient systems. You will collaborate closely with development and operations teams to ensure smooth deployments and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated building, testing, and deployment of applications. Develop and maintain infrastructure as code using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation. Manage and monitor cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP), ensuring high availability and performance. Implement and maintain containerization solutions using Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes. Develop scripts and tools to automate operational tasks and system monitoring. Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure and deployment issues. Collaborate with development teams to ensure application scalability and reliability. Implement security best practices for infrastructure and applications. Stay current with DevOps trends and technologies and propose improvements.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. 3+ years of experience in a DevOps or Systems Engineering role. Proven experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP). Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI). Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell. Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes). Familiarity with infrastructure as code tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible). Strong understanding of networking, security, and system administration principles. Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, opportunities for professional development, and a collaborative work environment. This hybrid role offers the flexibility to work from home and in our modern **Bloemfontein** office. You will have the opportunity to work with a talented team on exciting projects and contribute to a company that values innovation and operational excellence.