DevOps Engineer - Infrastructure Automation

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health coverage

Professional growth

Remote work option

Paid time off

Dynamic team environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Richards Bay seeks a DevOps Engineer to automate and streamline the software lifecycle, from code commits to production deployment. You will build and maintain CI/CD pipelines, manage cloud infrastructure, and ensure reliability, scalability, and security of systems.

The role emphasizes automation, cloud proficiency, and collaboration with development and operations teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of experience in a DevOps, SRE, or similar role.
• Proficiency with scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or PowerShell.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and infrastructure as code tools.
• Solid understanding of containerization technologies (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage robust CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and management using Terraform, Ansible, or Chef.
• Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions for high availability and reliability.
• Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Implement and maintain containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration like Kubernetes.
• Collaborate with software developers and QA engineers to troubleshoot deployment and operational issues.

Skills

3+ years experience

Bash

Python

PowerShell

Cloud platforms

Docker

Kubernetes

Prometheus

Grafana

ELK stack

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Azure DevOps

Terraform

Ansible

Chef

Docker

Kubernetes

Prometheus

Grafana

ELK stack

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a skilled DevOps Engineer to join their innovative technology team in Richards Bay . This role focuses on automating and streamlining our software development lifecycle, from code commit to production deployment. You will be instrumental in building and maintaining our CI/CD pipelines, managing cloud infrastructure, and ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of our systems. The ideal candidate is passionate about automation, possesses a strong understanding of cloud environments, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced setting. You will work closely with development and operations teams to foster a culture of shared responsibility and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage robust CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and management using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or Chef.
• Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to ensure high availability and reliability.
• Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure on platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Implement and maintain containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
• Collaborate with software developers and QA engineers to troubleshoot and resolve deployment and operational issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of experience in a DevOps, SRE, or similar role.
• Proficiency with scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or PowerShell.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and infrastructure as code tools.
• Solid understanding of containerization technologies (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Opportunities for professional growth and access to training resources.
• Flexible work arrangements, including a remote work option.
• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.
• A dynamic and supportive team environment.