Devops Engineer (Java_Python) Lw

MediroIT Recruit; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company based in Menlyn is seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer for a contracting role that involves collaboration with development teams and management of both on-premises and cloud infrastructure. This role requires strong technical skills, particularly in automation, security, and CI/CD tools, while offering the opportunity to enhance operational excellence and increase productivity through innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of DevOps Engineering Experience.
• Experience with Java-based servers and Cloud Platforms.
• Hands-on knowledge of Terraform and Ansible.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams for system analysis, design, and automation.
• Design and maintain automated deployment pipelines.
• Ensure cybersecurity measures are in place.

Skills

Linux

CRON scheduling

Java

PL/SQL

Git

Jenkins

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Education

Relevant IT Degree

Tools

JIRA

AppDynamics

Grafana

ELK Stack

Job description

Synopsis

A company based in Menlyn is looking for aDevOps Engineerto join their team on a contracting role.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Relevant IT Degree
• 3+ years of DevOps Engineering Experience, with at least 6 years in the IT Industry

Core Technical Skills:

• Operating Systems: Proficient in Linux, CRON scheduling, and Unix Filesystems.
• Application Servers: Experience with Java-based servers including GlassFish, GlassFish Micro, and Quarkus.
• Web Servers: Skilled in configuring and managing Apache HTTP Server and Nginx.
• Programming & Scripting Languages: Strong scripting abilities using Batch and Shell; proficient in Java and PL/SQL.
• CI/CD Tools: Expertise in version control, build, and deployment pipelines using tools such as Maven, Git, Jenkins, Bitbucket, SonarQube, JIRA, GitHub, GitHub Actions, and container registries.
• Cloud Platforms: Familiarity with cloud services, particularly AWS and Azure.
• Integration Technologies: Experience with Message Queue (MQ) systems for interface communication.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Hands-on knowledge of Terraform, Ansible, and AWS CloudFormation tools.
• Security: Proficient in managing keys, certificates, and secrets.
• Monitoring Tools: Experienced with AppDynamics, Dynatrace, and Grafana for application performance monitoring.
• Logging & Alerting: Proficient with log management and alerting tools such as the ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana), Splunk, and Nagios.
• IT Operations: Experienced in incident and problem management using ITSM suites like BMC Remedy or ServiceNow.
• Frameworks:
  • Frontend: JavaServer Faces (JSF), Apache Struts
  • Backend: Jakarta EE, PL/SQL
• Additional responsibilities as defined in the Agile Working Model (AWM) Charter.

Advantageous Skills:

• Job Scheduling: Familiar with Control-M, AWS Batch, and Informatica ETL tools.
• Containerization: Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes for container orchestration.
• Databases: Experience with Oracle, PostgreSQL, and advanced use of PL/SQL.
• Java Development: Hands-on experience with Java frameworks and development practices.
• Additional Languages: Exposure to Python, PySpark, and JavaScript.
• Security Competency: Understanding security standards and tools, including AST (Application Security Testing) across static, dynamic, and interactive testing methodologies.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with feature team members to perform system analysis, design, development, and testing of assigned technical products or applications, within an Agile/DevOps delivery model, with a strong focus on automating environments, infrastructure, builds, and deployment pipelines.
• Design, build, and maintain development tools and infrastructure across both on-premises and cloud environments.
• Automate infrastructure patching and routine maintenance tasks to enhance reliability and reduce manual effort.
• Drive automation and continuous improvement of development and release processes.
• Partner with software developers and engineers to build disposable test environments and implement automated testing.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure systems are secure and resilient to cybersecurity threats.
• Ensure development aligns with established standards and functions as intended.
• Enhance code integration between teams to support smoother collaboration and delivery.
• Provide middleware support and manage configuration for application-dependent software, including web servers, Java application servers, and MQ brokers/servers.
• Develop tools to reduce error rates and improve both developer productivity and customer experience.
• Design and maintain automated deployment pipelines to support quality assurance and agile delivery.
• Document standard operating procedures, protocols, and system documentation.
• Create scripts and monitoring tools to analyse and visualise key development and reliability metrics.
• Support operational excellence through in-depth operational knowledge, resolving escalated issues in a tier-2/3 DevOps capacity to ensure high availability of critical applications.
• Plan and implement upgrades for existing applications, tools, and features.
• Design solutions and resolve challenges using both cloud-native and on-premise toolchains to ensure high availability and agile business operations.
• Perform any additional duties as outlined in the Agile Working Model (AWM) Charter.