DevOps Engineer - Automation Specialist

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 720,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg is seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer with a specialization in Automation to strengthen our software delivery and IT infrastructure. You will design CI/CD, IaC, and containerization to streamline deployments and improve reliability.

The role requires 3+ years in DevOps, a Bachelor's degree, strong scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell), and experience with Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in a DevOps or related role.
• Proficiency with scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell).
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and container orchestration.
• Strong understanding of Linux/Unix systems and networking concepts.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated building, testing, and deployment of applications.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
• Implement and manage containers (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Monitor system performance, reliability, and security; implement proactive solutions.
• Automate operational tasks, troubleshooting, and incident response procedures.
• Collaborate with development and QA teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment processes.

Skills

CI/CD

Automation

Scripting

Team collaboration

Monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Azure DevOps

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer with a specialization in Automation to join their technology team in Randburg . This role is critical for enhancing our software development lifecycle through robust automation, continuous integration, and continuous delivery practices. You will work closely with development and operations teams to streamline processes, improve system reliability, and ensure rapid, efficient deployments. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive engineer to drive significant improvements in our IT infrastructure and workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated building, testing, and deployment of applications.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
• Implement and manage containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Monitor system performance, reliability, and security, implementing proactive solutions.
• Automate operational tasks, troubleshooting, and incident response procedures.
• Collaborate with development and QA teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in a DevOps or related role.
• Proficiency with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell).
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and container orchestration.
• Strong understanding of Linux/Unix systems and networking concepts.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance bonuses.
• Hybrid work model offering a blend of office and remote flexibility.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and certifications.
• A collaborative environment focused on innovation and efficiency in Randburg .