DevOps Engineer (Cloud Automation)

Placements24; Durban; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Professional development

Team-building events

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 in Durban is seeking a DevOps Engineer to design and maintain scalable cloud infrastructure, and to develop robust CI/CD pipelines for automated deployment and testing.

You will implement IaC using Terraform and Ansible, manage containers with Docker and Kubernetes, and script common admin tasks in Python or Bash. This role focuses on on-site collaboration within a dynamic IT department.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in a DevOps or Systems Engineering role.
• Proficiency with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Strong experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI).
• Hands-on IaC with Terraform and Ansible (or Chef/Puppet).
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Scripting in Python or Bash.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated deployment and testing.
• Implement and manage IaC using Terraform / Ansible.
• Monitor performance and optimize systems.
• Automate operational tasks for efficiency.
• Ensure security/compliance of cloud environments.
• Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot production issues.
• Work with containers (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Develop system administration scripts (Python, Bash).
• Participate in on-call rotation for incident response.
• Stay updated on DevOps and cloud best practices.
• Contribute to deployment architecture decisions.

Skills

DevOps experience

Cloud platforms

CI/CD

Infrastructure as code

Containerization

Scripting (Python/Bash)

Networking basics

Monitoring

Git version control

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

GitLab CI

CircleCI

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly expanding e-commerce platform, is seeking a talented and motivated DevOps Engineer to join their team in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal . This role is integral to enhancing our CI/CD pipelines, automating infrastructure deployment, and ensuring the reliability and scalability of our production systems. You will work closely with development and operations teams to streamline processes, improve system performance, and implement cutting-edge DevOps practices. The position requires a hands‑on approach to cloud infrastructure management and a passion for automation. As this role is office-based, you will benefit from direct collaboration and mentorship within a dynamic IT department.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable and reliable cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated application deployment and testing.
• Implement and manage infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or Ansible.
• Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions for optimization.
• Automate operational tasks and processes to improve efficiency.
• Ensure the security and compliance of cloud environments.
• Collaborate with development teams to troubleshoot and resolve production issues.
• Implement and manage containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Develop and maintain scripting for system administration and automation (e.g., Python, Bash).
• Participate in on-call rotation for incident response.
• Stay up-to-date with industry best practices in DevOps and cloud technologies.
• Contribute to architectural decisions related to infrastructure and deployment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in a DevOps or Systems Engineering role.
• Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and their core services.
• Strong experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI).
• Hands‑on experience with infrastructure as code tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Chef, Puppet).
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Solid understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, Load Balancing).
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).
• Familiarity with version control systems like Git.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package commensurate with experience.
• Opportunity to work with modern technologies and cloud platforms.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• On-site parking and modern office facilities in Durban .
• Team-building events and a collaborative work culture.
• Paid time off and public holidays.