DevOps Engineer (CI/CD & Cloud Automation)

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Training and development

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng, is seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer to enhance automation and streamline the software lifecycle in a hybrid role. You will design and maintain CI/CD pipelines, automate infrastructure, and monitor cloud environments to ensure high availability and performance.

The ideal candidate has strong cloud, containerization, and scripting skills, and will collaborate with development and QA teams to drive continuous improvement in an evolving SaaS environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years in a DevOps, SRE, or related role.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable CI/CD pipelines.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning using IaC tools (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation).
• Manage and monitor cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) for performance and cost.
• Implement and manage Docker and Kubernetes.
• Develop monitoring, alerting, and logging (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK).
• Collaborate with development teams to troubleshoot deployment issues.
• Follow security best practices across the lifecycle.
• Write automation scripts (Bash, Python).
• Participate in on-call rotations.

Skills

CI/CD

Cloud platforms

Scripting

Monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

CloudFormation

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly growing SaaS company, is seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer to enhance their development and operations pipeline in Vereeniging, Gauteng . This hybrid role is pivotal in automating and streamlining the software development lifecycle, from code deployment to infrastructure management. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, cloud infrastructure automation, and monitoring systems to ensure high availability, scalability, and performance of our client's applications. The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), containerization technologies, and scripting languages. You will collaborate closely with development and QA teams to foster a culture of automation and continuous improvement. This is an excellent opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and contribute significantly to the operational efficiency of a forward-thinking organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable and reliable CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.


• Automate infrastructure provisioning and management using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or Ansible.


• Manage and monitor cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP) for performance, security, and cost-efficiency.


• Implement and manage containerization technologies (Docker) and orchestration platforms (Kubernetes).


• Develop and maintain monitoring, alerting, and logging solutions (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).


• Collaborate with development teams to troubleshoot and resolve deployment and operational issues.


• Implement security best practices throughout the development and deployment lifecycle.


• Write scripts for automating common operational tasks (e.g., Bash, Python).


• Participate in on-call rotations to support production environments.


• Stay up-to-date with emerging DevOps trends and technologies.

Requirements

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


• 3+ years of experience in a DevOps, SRE, or related role.


• Strong experience with CI/CD tools and concepts.


• Proficiency with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, GCP).


• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation).


• Solid understanding of containerization (Docker) and container orchestration (Kubernetes).


• Proficiency in scripting languages (Bash, Python).


• Experience with monitoring and logging tools.


• Knowledge of networking concepts and security best practices.


• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.


• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid model from our Vereeniging office.

Benefits

This position offers a competitive annual salary of ZAR , dependent on your skills and experience. As a hybrid role based in Vereeniging , you'll enjoy a flexible work arrangement. Our client provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical aid, a retirement fund, and opportunities for ongoing training and professional development. You'll work with a talented team, utilizing modern technologies on impactful projects. Join a company that fosters innovation, collaboration, and offers a clear career path for growth. We are committed to creating a positive and productive work environment for all our employees.

• including medical aid, a retirement fund, and opportunities for ongoing training and professional development.