DevOps Engineer - Cloud & Automation

Placements24; Richards Bay; Hybride; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary & incentives

Health insurance

Retirement fund

Hybrid work model

Training & certifications

Résumé du poste

Placements24 in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, seeks an experienced DevOps Engineer to design, implement, and maintain scalable cloud infrastructure. You will automate deployments, manage CI/CD pipelines, and ensure security and reliability across AWS, Azure, or GCP.

The ideal candidate has strong Kubernetes and IaC experience, plus scripting skills and a collaborative mindset to thrive in a hybrid team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years in a DevOps or SRE role.
• Proven experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Scripting with Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Hands-on with Kubernetes.
• Strong CI/CD understanding and tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI).
• Experience with Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation.
• Familiarity with Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack.
• Knowledge of networking concepts and security best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and collaborative skills for a hybrid team.

Responsabilités

• Design, build, and maintain scalable cloud infrastructure on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated deployment and testing.
• Implement and manage containerization with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Write and maintain IaC using Terraform or Ansible.
• Monitor performance, identify bottlenecks, and optimize.
• Ensure cloud security best practices.
• Automate operational tasks to improve efficiency.
• Collaborate with development teams to streamline software delivery.
• Troubleshoot infrastructure and deployment issues.
• Stay current with emerging DevOps tools and methodologies.

Connaissances

Cloud platforms

Scripting (Python Bash PowerShell)

Kubernetes

CI/CD pipelines

Monitoring & logging

Formation

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Outils

Terraform

Ansible

CloudFormation

Jenkins

GitLab CI

CircleCI

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking an experienced and proactive DevOps Engineer to join their dynamic IT infrastructure team. This position is based in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal , and operates on a hybrid model, blending remote work flexibility with essential in-office collaboration. You will be instrumental in designing, implementing, and maintaining our client's cloud infrastructure, automating deployment pipelines, and ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of their systems. The ideal candidate has a strong background in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes), and infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible). You will work closely with development and operations teams to foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. This is a critical role for an individual passionate about automation, cloud technologies, and building resilient systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable and reliable cloud infrastructure on platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated application deployment and testing.
• Implement and manage containerization solutions using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Write and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or Ansible.
• Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimizations.
• Ensure the security of cloud environments through best practices and proactive measures.
• Automate operational tasks and processes to improve efficiency.
• Collaborate with development teams to streamline the software delivery lifecycle.
• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure and deployment issues.
• Stay current with emerging DevOps tools and methodologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of experience in a DevOps or SRE role.
• Proven experience with major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Hands-on experience with container orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD principles and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI).
• Experience with infrastructure as code tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation).
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).
• Knowledge of networking concepts and security best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills for a hybrid team environment.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary, performance-based incentives, and opportunities for professional growth and certifications.
• Employees receive comprehensive health insurance, a retirement fund, and generous paid time off.
• The hybrid work model allows for a flexible work-life balance, combining the benefits of remote work with team collaboration.
• Located in Richards Bay , the office provides a modern and supportive working environment.
• We invest in our employees' development through training programs, access to cutting-edge technologies, and opportunities to attend industry conferences.
• Enjoy a dynamic team culture and challenging projects.