DevOps Engineer (Blockchain Focus)

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Career development opportunities

Exposure to crypto/blockchain projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer with a focus on blockchain infrastructure in Welkom. You will build, scale, and secure the infrastructure powering our distributed ledger technologies, collaborating across development and operations to ensure reliability.

You will design and automate CI/CD pipelines, manage blockchain nodes, and apply best practices in security and cloud-native operations using Docker and Kubernetes.

Qualifications

• Proven DevOps experience with infrastructure management.
• Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI).
• Strong knowledge of blockchain infrastructure and security.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash) and IaC tools (Terraform, Ansible).
• Experience with cloud platforms and container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with network security principles and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines for blockchain applications and services.
• Automate deployment, scaling, and management of blockchain nodes and related infrastructure.
• Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and ensure high availability and reliability.
• Implement and manage robust security measures for the blockchain infrastructure, including access control and encryption.
• Work with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure issues in a timely manner, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.

Skills

DevOps engineering

Blockchain infrastructure

CI/CD pipelines

Scripting (Python/Bash)

IaC (Terraform/Ansible)

Docker & Kubernetes

Network security

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab CI

CircleCI

Terraform

Ansible

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly skilled DevOps Engineer with a specific focus on blockchain infrastructure to join their team in Welkom. You will play a critical role in building, maintaining, and scaling the infrastructure that supports our innovative blockchain applications and services. This position requires a blend of strong DevOps practices and an understanding of the unique demands of distributed ledger technologies. You will work closely with development and operations teams to ensure the reliability, security, and performance of our cutting‑edge platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines for blockchain applications and services.
• Automate the deployment, scaling, and management of blockchain nodes and related infrastructure.
• Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to ensure high availability and reliability.
• Implement and manage robust security measures for the blockchain infrastructure, including access control and encryption.
• Work with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure issues in a timely manner, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer with experience in infrastructure management.
• Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI).
• Strong understanding of blockchain technology and its infrastructure requirements.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) and infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
• Experience with cloud platforms and container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with network security principles and best practices.

Benefits

• Attractive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on innovative crypto and blockchain projects.
• Collaborative team environment with opportunities for professional development.
• Stable work environment in Welkom with potential for career advancement.
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and methodologies.