DevOps Engineer | CestaSoft | Johannesburg (Hybrid)

CestaSoft; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 800 000 - 1 000 000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer to enhance automation and reliability in their engineering team. The role involves managing CI/CD pipelines and cloud-native applications using leading technologies like Jenkins, Docker, and Kubernetes. Candidates should have 3-7+ years of relevant experience and strong scripting capabilities. This hybrid position offers the chance to work on innovative solutions in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 3–7+ years of experience in DevOps, SRE, or Cloud Engineering.
• Strong scripting skills (Bash, Python).
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools and automation frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or similar tools.
• Deploy and manage containerized applications with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and Ansible.

Skills

DevOps

SRE

Cloud Engineering

Scripting (Bash, Python)

CI/CD tools

Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

Tools

Jenkins

AWS

Azure

GCP

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

🔎 Job Title: DevOps Engineer | CestaSoft | Johannesburg (Hybrid)

🏢 Recruiting Company: CestaSoft

🌍 Job Location: Johannesburg, South Africa (Hybrid)

💼 Job Type: Full-Time

📧 Application Method: Send your CV to [e-mail]

👥 Experience Level: 3–7+ years in DevOps/SRE/Cloud Engineering

💡 Position Summary

CestaSoft is hiring a DevOps Engineer to join a high-performance engineering team focused on automation, scalability, and reliability. This role is critical for optimizing CI/CD pipelines, managing cloud-native applications, and driving infrastructure automation across multi-cloud environments.

📜 Detailed Job Description

As a DevOps Engineer, you will design and maintain CI/CD pipelines, manage containerized applications, and implement Infrastructure as Code solutions. You will work with leading tools and platforms like Jenkins, Kubernetes, AWS/Azure/GCP, and monitoring stacks to ensure system performance and resilience. This position offers an opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and contribute to building scalable, secure, and automated systems.

✅ Key Responsibilities

• Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab
• Deploy and manage containerized applications with Docker and Kubernetes
• Implement Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and Ansible
• Manage cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) for scalability and reliability
• Set up monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK)
• Collaborate with development teams to improve automation and delivery speed

🎓 Required Qualifications & Skills

• 3–7+ years of experience in DevOps, SRE, or Cloud Engineering
• Strong scripting skills (Bash, Python)
• Solid knowledge of cloud platforms and containerization technologies
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools and automation frameworks
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

✨ Nice-to-Have Skills

• Exposure to microservices architecture and service mesh
• Experience with security best practices in DevOps
• Familiarity with advanced monitoring and alerting strategies
• Certifications in AWS/Azure/GCP or Kubernetes
• Knowledge of GitOps and advanced deployment strategies

💡 Recruitment Pro Tip

Highlight your experience with CI/CD automation, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms in your CV. Include examples of projects where you improved deployment speed or system reliability to demonstrate your impact and technical expertise.