DevOps Engineer (AWS/Kubernetes)

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

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a DevOps Engineer to bridge software development and IT operations in Klerksdorp. You will design and maintain scalable AWS infrastructure, automate CI/CD pipelines, and manage containerized workloads with Kubernetes.

The role combines cloud engineering, automation, and collaboration with development teams to improve deployment reliability and delivery speed. Hybrid work in Klerksdorp offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years in a DevOps or SRE role.
• Proven experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, RDS).
• Strong experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Scripting in Bash, Python, or Go.
• IaC tools like Terraform or Ansible.
• Familiarity with CI/CD concepts and tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable cloud infrastructure on AWS.
• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, etc.).
• Automate provisioning and configuration with Terraform or Ansible.
• Deploy, manage, and scale containerized apps using Kubernetes.
• Monitor performance and troubleshoot issues.
• Ensure security and compliance of cloud environments.
• Collaborate with development and QA to streamline CI/CD.
• Document infrastructure, processes, and best practices.

Skills

Cloud architecture

SRE practices

Scripting (Bash, Python, Go)

Networking basics

Teamwork & communication

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Ansible

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic software development company based in Klerksdorp, North West, is seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer to join their growing team. This role is central to bridging the gap between software development and IT operations, ensuring efficient and reliable software delivery pipelines. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining our cloud infrastructure, CI/CD processes, and automation tools. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of cloud technologies, particularly AWS, and experience with container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes. This position offers a hybrid work model, allowing for collaboration within our Klerksdorp office while also providing flexibility. You will play a key role in optimizing deployment processes, enhancing system reliability, and fostering a culture of continuous integration and continuous delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable and reliable cloud infrastructure on AWS.
• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration management using tools like Terraform or Ansible.
• Deploy, manage, and scale containerized applications using Kubernetes.
• Monitor system performance, identify potential issues, and implement proactive solutions.
• Ensure the security and compliance of cloud environments.
• Collaborate with development and QA teams to streamline the software development lifecycle.
• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure and deployment-related issues.
• Implement logging, monitoring, and alerting solutions.
• Participate in on-call rotations for incident response.
• Document infrastructure, processes, and procedures.
• Stay updated with the latest DevOps tools and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of experience in a DevOps or SRE role.
• Proven experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, RDS, etc.).
• Strong experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or Go.
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible).
• Familiarity with CI/CD concepts and tools.
• Understanding of networking principles and security best practices.
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack).
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Experience with Agile methodologies.

Benefits

This hybrid role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, opportunities for professional growth and certifications, and the chance to work on exciting projects. You will enjoy a flexible work environment, collaborating with a talented team in our Klerksdorp office, and contributing to cutting-edge technology solutions.