DevOps Engineer - Automation Specialist

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 720,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Life insurance

Retirement fund

On-site facilities

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced DevOps Engineer to join our Rustenburg IT operations team. You will design and maintain CI/CD pipelines, manage cloud infrastructure with IaC, and automate provisioning and deployment tasks across AWS/Azure/GCP.

The role emphasizes reliability, security, and continuous improvement within a production environment. Ideal candidates will have strong scripting skills (Bash, Python, PowerShell) and hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes, plus knowledge of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer or similar role with automation focus
• Strong understanding of CI/CD tools and best practices (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps)
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Bash, Python, PowerShell)
• Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible, Chef, Puppet) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes
• Strong networking knowledge and security best practices
• Excellent problem-solving and collaboration skills

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated deployment and testing
• Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure using infrastructure as code
• Develop and maintain automation scripts for provisioning and configuration
• Monitor performance, identify bottlenecks, improve efficiency and reliability
• Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot infrastructure and deployment issues
• Ensure security and compliance of infrastructure and applications
• Automate operational processes to reduce manual work and errors
• Participate in on-call rotation for incident response and resolution
• Stay updated with industry DevOps best practices and emerging tech

Skills

CI/CD practices

Networking concepts

Problem solving

Communication

Bash

Python

PowerShell

Cloud concepts

Docker

Kubernetes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Technology or related field

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Azure DevOps

Terraform

Ansible

Chef

Puppet

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

About the Role Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced DevOps Engineer to join their dedicated IT operations team based in Rustenburg, North West . This is a critical role focused on enhancing and automating our client's infrastructure and deployment pipelines. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud technologies, infrastructure automation, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices. You will play a key role in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and efficiency of our client's production environments. This position offers the chance to work on challenging projects, collaborate with a talented team, and contribute directly to the operational excellence of the organization. We are looking for a proactive individual who can identify areas for improvement and implement effective automation solutions within the Rustenburg area.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines for automated application deployment and testing.
• Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP) using infrastructure as code principles.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts for system provisioning, configuration management, and operational tasks.
• Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to enhance efficiency and reliability.
• Implement and manage containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure and deployment issues.
• Ensure the security and compliance of infrastructure and applications.
• Automate operational processes to reduce manual effort and minimize human error.
• Participate in on-call rotation for incident response and resolution.
• Stay current with industry best practices and emerging DevOps technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer or in a similar role (e.g., Systems Administrator with strong automation focus).
• Strong understanding of CI/CD tools and best practices (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or PowerShell.
• Experience with infrastructure as code tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Chef, Puppet).
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong knowledge of networking concepts and security best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary package and a comprehensive benefits program, including medical aid, life insurance, and a retirement fund.
• Employees based in Rustenburg will have access to on-site facilities and a supportive work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and training are provided to ensure continuous learning and skill enhancement.
• We value work-life balance and offer a structured working schedule.
• This role provides the chance to make a significant impact on our client's technological infrastructure and operational efficiency within the North West region.