DevOps Engineer - GCCA Remote

ATS Client; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

WFH flexibility

Wellbeing programs

Global exposure

Learning & development

Job summary

TransUnion in South Africa is seeking a Sr Engineer, Development Ops to design, implement and operate scalable, secure infrastructure. The role combines strong Linux administration, Docker orchestration, IaC with Terraform, cloud experience (AWS/GCP) and experience in CI/CD and SRE practices.

You will partner closely with development teams to improve reliability, security and performance. Ideal candidates will have hands-on expertise across containers, automation, network design, and database

Job description

Sr Engineer, Development Ops

Team Overview

TransUnion is a major credit reference agency offering specialist services in fraud, identity and risk management, automated decisioning, and demographics. We support organisations across finance, retail, telecommunications, utilities, gaming, government and insurance. This is a hybrid position involving remote work and in‑person attendance at a TransUnion office for at least two days a week.

Role Overview and Core Responsibilities

Technical Expertise

• Strong Linux systems administration experience, including firewalls and hardening
• Expertise in Docker and container orchestration
• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, particularly Terraform
• Experience with network design, administration, and troubleshooting
• Knowledge of programming languages (e.g., JavaScript, Node.js, PHP)
• Experience with version control systems, ideally Git
• Web server configuration (Apache, Nginx; knowledge of MSSQL Server is a plus)
• Database management (MySQL, MongoDB) including high‑availability and backup solutions
• Hands‑on experience managing cloud providers, with significant experience in AWS and Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Familiarity with GCP services such as Compute Engine, Kubernetes Engine (GKE), Cloud Storage, BigQuery, and IAM
• Familiarity with configuration management and IT automation tools
• Strong understanding of DevOps and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles

Required Knowledge and Experiences

Infrastructure & Operations

• Participate in the design, implementation, and maintenance of infrastructure to ensure reliability, scalability, and security
• Support, monitor, and enhance live infrastructure and platform solutions, ensuring high availability and performance
• Help plan and execute integration of current infrastructure into TransUnion’s group‑wide cloud platform while minimising disruptions
• Participate in migration of infrastructure from AWS to GCP, ensuring a smooth transition and effective use of GCP services

DevOps & Security

• Maintain robust CI/CD pipelines, collaborating closely with development teams to streamline deployment processes
• Maintain and enhance security posture, ensuring compliance with industry standards and frameworks (e.g., SOC‑2, ISO 27001)
• Diagnose and resolve infrastructure outages and incidents, ensuring timely resolution and root‑cause analysis

Documentation & Best Practices

• Ensure comprehensive documentation of infrastructure, systems, and processes to support onboarding, troubleshooting, and scalability
• Promote and implement DevOps and SRE best practices across the organisation

Location and Eligibility

For positions based in South Africa, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups in line with the company's Employment Equity plan and targets.

Applicants must reside in a fibre‑ready home with a minimum 100/100 Meg fibre line and access for day‑one work. If successful, you will need to upgrade your line or install fibre on day one.

Some positions require a clear credit record due to the nature of the credit bureau.

Benefits

We offer flexible permanent work‑from‑home arrangements, strong wellbeing and support programmes, and access to global exposure, continuous learning, and accredited development opportunities. Our inclusive culture focuses on recognition, work‑life balance, and career growth.

Employment Equity

TransUnion is committed to creating a real, positive impact and shared sense of purpose within our workforce. We prioritize diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity for all candidates.