DevOps Engineer - Automation Specialist

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Health insurance

Professional certifications support

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking a motivated DevOps Engineer with a specialization in automation to join our IT department in a hybrid work environment. You will streamline development workflows, enhance system reliability, and improve deployment efficiency across cloud environments.

You will build and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines, implement infrastructure as code, and collaborate with development and operations teams to deliver scalable, reliable systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in CS/IT.
• 3+ years of experience in a DevOps or SRE role.
• Proficiency with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong experience with scripting languages and automation tools.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).
• Solid understanding of networking, security principles, and system administration.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage automated CI/CD pipelines for deployment and provisioning.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure as code using Terraform, Ansible, or Chef.
• Implement and manage monitoring, logging, and alerting for production systems.
• Automate operational tasks, system configurations, and disaster recovery processes.
• Collaborate with development teams to optimize performance, reliability, and scalability in cloud environments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across development, testing, and production environments.

Skills

Automation concepts

Scripting (Python, Bash)

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Azure DevOps

Terraform

Ansible

Chef

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a motivated DevOps Engineer with a specialization in automation to join their growing IT department in Pretoria . This role is essential for streamlining development workflows, enhancing system reliability, and improving the efficiency of our deployment processes. You will be instrumental in building and maintaining robust CI/CD pipelines, implementing infrastructure as code, and fostering collaboration between development and operations teams. This position offers the opportunity to work with modern technologies in a hybrid work environment, contributing to a company that values operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage automated CI/CD pipelines for application deployment and infrastructure provisioning.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or Chef.
• Implement and manage monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions for production systems.
• Automate operational tasks, system configurations, and disaster recovery processes.
• Collaborate with development teams to optimize application performance, reliability, and scalability in cloud environments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across development, testing, and production environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years of experience in a DevOps or SRE role.
• Proficiency with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) and automation tools.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).
• Solid understanding of networking, security principles, and system administration.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and potential for performance bonuses.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering a balance of remote and office work.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Support for professional certifications and continuous learning.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.
• A collaborative team environment focused on innovation and efficiency.