DevOps Engineer (Kubernetes Specialist)

Placements24; Pretoria; Remote; ZAR 482,000 - 1,033,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible hours

Cutting-edge tech

Diverse projects

Kubernetes focus

Contract extension possible

Dynamic company

Critical infrastructure

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer specializing in Kubernetes for a contract role in Pretoria. The position is fully remote within South Africa, offering flexible hours and exposure to cloud-native platforms.

You will design, deploy and manage Kubernetes clusters across AWS/Azure/GCP, build CI/CD pipelines, and implement IaC with Terraform and Ansible. Strong scripting and problem-solving are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer with Kubernetes focus.
• Strong understanding of Kubernetes architecture and networking.
• Hands-on Docker/containerization experience.
• Proficiency with Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
• Experience building CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions).
• Scripting in Bash or Python.
• Familiarity with Prometheus, Grafana, ELK.
• Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Excellent problem-solving and remote collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage Kubernetes clusters in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for containerized applications.
• Develop and manage infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform and Ansible.
• Automate deployment, scaling, and management of applications on Kubernetes.
• Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimizations.
• Ensure the security and compliance of cloud infrastructure and containerized workloads.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to Kubernetes, containers, and cloud services.
• Collaborate with development teams to improve application reliability and operability.
• Develop and maintain documentation for infrastructure and deployment processes.
• Participate in on-call rotations for production support.

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Terraform

Ansible

Jenkins

GitLab CI

GitHub Actions

Prometheus

Grafana

ELK stack

AWS

Azure

GCP

CloudFormation

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a fast-paced SaaS company with operations in Pretoria , is seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer with a specialization in Kubernetes to join their team on a contract basis. This role is designed for a highly skilled professional who can contribute immediately to optimizing and scaling our client's cloud infrastructure. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing containerized applications using Kubernetes, ensuring high availability, performance, and security. This is a fully remote position, offering flexibility to work from anywhere within South Africa . You will work closely with development and operations teams to automate and streamline our software development lifecycle, from continuous integration and deployment to infrastructure provisioning and monitoring. The ideal candidate is an expert in container orchestration, possesses a strong understanding of cloud-native technologies, and is adept at troubleshooting complex distributed systems. This contract offers a significant opportunity to impact a growing technology platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage Kubernetes clusters in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for containerized applications.
• Develop and manage infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform and Ansible.
• Automate deployment, scaling, and management of applications on Kubernetes.
• Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimizations.
• Ensure the security and compliance of cloud infrastructure and containerized workloads.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to Kubernetes, containers, and cloud services.
• Collaborate with development teams to improve application reliability and operability.
• Develop and maintain documentation for infrastructure and deployment processes.
• Participate in on-call rotations for production support.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer with a strong focus on Kubernetes.
• Deep understanding of Kubernetes architecture, components, and networking.
• Hands-on experience with containerization technologies (Docker).
• Proficiency in infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.
• Experience building and managing CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions).
• Strong scripting skills (e.g., Bash, Python).
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).
• Experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities in complex environments.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a remote team.

Benefits

• Highly competitive hourly or daily rate.
• Flexible working hours and remote work arrangement.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies.
• Gain exposure to diverse cloud-native projects.
• Extend your expertise in Kubernetes and DevOps practices.
• Potential for contract extension based on performance.
• Work with a dynamic and forward-thinking company.
• Contribute to critical infrastructure development.