DevOps Engineer - Cloud Infrastructure

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Training and certifications

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Placements24 in Centurion, Gauteng (South Africa) seeks a skilled DevOps Engineer to strengthen our cloud-first infrastructure. You will design and maintain CI/CD pipelines, automate cloud resources, and drive deployment automation to improve reliability and speed of delivery.

Join a hybrid-work team that values hands-on implementation, collaboration, and continuous learning, with opportunities for certification and career growth in cloud technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Proven DevOps experience bridging development and operations.
• Hands-on with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and IaC tools.
• Proficiency in scripting (Bash, Python) and container orchestration.
• Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.
• Manage and automate cloud infrastructure on AWS, Azure, or GCP using IaC (Terraform, Ansible).
• Implement and manage Docker and Kubernetes for deployment and scaling.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability.
• Collaborate with development teams to optimize deployment and operations.

Skills

CI/CD pipelines

Cloud platforms

IaC (Terraform/Ansible)

Docker & Kubernetes

Monitoring & logging

Scripting (Bash/Python)

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Docker

Kubernetes

Prometheus

ELK Stack

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a skilled DevOps Engineer to join their expanding technology team in Centurion. This role is pivotal in enhancing our client's software development lifecycle by implementing and managing robust, scalable, and automated infrastructure. You will be responsible for bridging the gap between development and operations, ensuring smooth deployment, efficient operation, and continuous improvement of our applications and systems. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with modern cloud technologies and contribute to a culture of operational excellence and rapid deployment, operating within a hybrid model that supports flexible working arrangements in Centurion.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.
• Manage and automate cloud infrastructure on platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, utilizing infrastructure-as-code principles (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
• Implement and manage containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes for application deployment and scaling.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions to ensure high availability and reliability of services.
• Collaborate with development teams to optimize application deployment and operational processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer or in a similar role, with a strong understanding of both development and operations.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and infrastructure-as-code tools.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python) and experience with container orchestration technologies.
• Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, ELK stack).

Benefits

• Competitive salary and regular performance reviews.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement benefits package.
• Opportunities for training and certifications in cloud and DevOps technologies.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment with a focus on continuous learning.
• A hybrid work schedule that promotes a healthy work-life balance.