DevOps Engineer - AWS essential - Johannesburg / Hybrid - R1.2m PA

ATS Client; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,080,000 - 1,320,000; Full time

Job summary

ATS Client in Johannesburg is seeking a DevOps Engineer to join our R&D team and scale the Compliance-as-a-Service platform with world-class cloud infrastructure. You will design and implement scalable cloud architecture for SaaS workloads, leverage AWS (EKS, EC2, S3), Kubernetes and CI/CD pipelines, and collaborate across a fast-moving startup to ensure reliability and strong observability.

This permanent, hybrid role offers a competitive package based on experience, with reference number

Qualifications

• 5+ years of DevOps experience in a SaaS environment.
• Strong AWS hands-on experience with EKS, EC2, SQS, SNS, RDS, S3, VPC, IAM.
• Kubernetes & Docker management at scale.
• CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions; ArgoCD beneficial.
• Infrastructure‑as‑Code with Terraform.
• Shell scripting and Python proficiency.
• Ability to design scalable, reliable cloud architecture for SaaS.
• Excellent communication and collaboration in a startup setting.
• Observability with Prometheus, Grafana or OpenTelemetry.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable cloud architecture for SaaS applications.
• Build and maintain cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate with R&D to deliver reliable, observable systems.

Skills

5+ years DevOps experience

AWS mastery

Kubernetes & Docker

CI/CD excellence

Infrastructure‑as‑Code

Scripting: Shell & Python

Architect‑level problem solving

Observability tooling

Strong collaborator

Tools

Terraform

GitHub Actions

ArgoCD

Prometheus

Grafana

OpenTelemetry

Job description

Are you a passionate DevOps expert ready to build world‑class cloud infrastructure at scale? We’re searching for a highly skilled DevOps Engineer to join our innovative R&D team and drive the rapid growth of our Compliance-as-a-Service platform.

This is your opportunity to work with cutting‑edge technologies while shaping the foundation of Scytale’s platform, used by SaaS companies around the globe. If you love solving complex engineering challenges and thrive in fast‑moving environments, this is the perfect role for you.

What You’ll Bring to the Team

• 5+ years DevOps experience, ideally within a SaaS environment
• AWS mastery: EKS, EC2, SQS, SNS, RDS, S3, VPC, IAM (5+ years hands‑on)
• Kubernetes & Docker: Advanced experience managing and scaling containerized systems
• CI/CD excellence: 2+ years building and maintaining pipelines; GitHub Actions & ArgoCD are advantageous
• Infrastructure‑as‑Code: 2+ years with Terraform
• Scripting proficiency: Shell scripting & Python
• Architect‑level problem solving: Proven ability to design scalable, reliable cloud architecture for SaaS applications
• Strong collaborator: Excellent communication, self‑driven, thrives in high‑pace startup environments
• Observability tooling: 2+ years with Prometheus, Grafana, or OpenTelemetry solutions

Role Details

Reference Number: GZ60845

This is a permanent role, based in Johannesburg (Hybrid), offering a competitive CTC of R1.2m per annum, negotiable based on your experience and skill.