DevOps Engineer - CI/CD Automation

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonuses

Health and dental insurance

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive DevOps Engineer to join our technology team in a hybrid role based in Sandton. You will design and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines, manage cloud infrastructure, and implement monitoring to ensure fast, reliable software delivery.

Applicants should have 3+ years in DevOps, strong CI/CD tooling expertise, and solid knowledge of AWS/Azure/GCP, containers, and scripting. This role offers growth opportunities within a collaborative Sandton environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years in a DevOps or similar role.
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, or similar.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).
• Proficiency in scripting languages like Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Experience with configuration management tools (Ansible, Chef, Puppet) is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving skills in a hybrid team environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines for deployment and testing.
• Automate cloud infrastructure on AWS/Azure/GCP using IaC tools.
• Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting for system health and performance.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to troubleshoot and optimize deployments.
• Develop scripts and automation tools to streamline tasks and improve efficiency.
• Ensure security and compliance of infrastructure and deployment processes.

Skills

CI/CD pipelines

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)

Scripting (Python/Bash/PowerShell)

Configuration management (Ansible/Chef

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or related

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Azure DevOps

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and experienced DevOps Engineer to join their technology team, operating under a hybrid work model based in Sandton . This role is crucial for enhancing their software development lifecycle by implementing and managing robust CI/CD pipelines, automation tools, and cloud infrastructure. You will play a key role in bridging the gap between development and operations, ensuring faster, more reliable software delivery. If you are passionate about automation, cloud technologies, and improving development efficiency, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines for application deployment and testing.


• Manage and automate cloud infrastructure on platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools.


• Implement and maintain monitoring, logging, and alerting systems to ensure system health and performance.


• Collaborate with development and operations teams to troubleshoot issues and optimize deployment processes.


• Develop scripts and automation tools to streamline operational tasks and improve efficiency.


• Ensure the security and compliance of the infrastructure and deployment processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.


• 3+ years of experience in a DevOps or similar role.


• Proven experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, or similar.


• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).


• Proficiency in scripting languages like Python, Bash, or PowerShell.


• Experience with configuration management tools (Ansible, Chef, Puppet) is a plus.


• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a hybrid team .

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual performance bonuses.


• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.


• Hybrid work arrangement offering a mix of remote and in-office work.


• Opportunities for professional growth and training.


• Access to modern DevOps tools and technologies.


• Collaborative work environment in Sandton with a focus on continuous improvement.