DevOps Engineer (Cloud Focus)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Professional development opportunities

Modern office facilities

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria, Gauteng, is seeking a DevOps Engineer to bridge software development and IT operations. The role offers a hybrid work model with in-office collaboration and remote flexibility, focusing on automating cloud infrastructure and deployment pipelines.

You will design CI/CD pipelines, manage cloud platforms, and implement IaC and containerization with Docker/Kubernetes, while collaborating with Dev and QA teams to ensure reliability and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a technical field.
• Proven DevOps experience with modern cloud environments.
• Hands-on with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Experience implementing IaC and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage robust CI/CD pipelines for automated building, testing, and deployment of applications.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or Ansible.
• Manage and monitor cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP), ensuring high availability, performance, and security.
• Implement and manage containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Automate system administration tasks and operational processes.
• Collaborate with development and QA teams to troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure and deployment issues.
• Establish and maintain monitoring, logging, and alerting systems for applications and infrastructure.
• Participate in on-call rotation for incident response and system maintenance.
• Continuously evaluate and recommend new tools and technologies to improve the DevOps workflow.

Skills

CI/CD pipelines

Cloud platforms

Scripting

Kubernetes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Azure DevOps

Terraform

Ansible

Docker

Kubernetes

CloudFormation

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic software development house specializing in enterprise solutions, is seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer to join their team in Pretoria, Gauteng. This role offers a hybrid working model, providing a balance between in-office collaboration and remote flexibility. You will be crucial in bridging the gap between software development and IT operations, focusing on automating and streamlining our client's cloud infrastructure and deployment pipelines. Your expertise will ensure the reliability, scalability, and efficiency of their systems, enabling faster delivery of high-quality software. We are looking for a proactive individual with a strong understanding of cloud technologies, CI/CD practices, and infrastructure automation. You will work within a collaborative environment in Pretoria, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. This is an excellent opportunity to enhance your skills and career in a challenging and rewarding setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage robust CI/CD pipelines for automated building, testing, and deployment of applications.


• Develop and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or Ansible.


• Manage and monitor cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP), ensuring high availability, performance, and security.


• Implement and manage containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.


• Automate system administration tasks and operational processes.


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


• Establish and maintain monitoring, logging, and alerting systems for applications and infrastructure.


• Participate in on-call rotation for incident response and system maintenance.


• Continuously evaluate and recommend new tools and technologies to improve the DevOps workflow.

Requirements

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


• Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer or in a similar role.


• Strong experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.


• Proficiency with scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python, PowerShell).


• Hands‑on experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).


• Experience with container orchestration tools like Kubernetes.


• Familiarity with infrastructure as code tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation).


• Solid understanding of networking, security, and system administration principles.


• Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.


• Hybrid work arrangement for flexibility.


• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.


• Opportunities for professional development, certifications, and training.


• Collaborative and dynamic team environment in Pretoria


• Modern office facilities and amenities.


• Access to the latest technologies and tools.


• Generous annual leave.