DevOps Engineer (Mid-Level)

The Legends Agency; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A purpose-driven organization in South Africa seeks a Mid-Level DevOps Engineer to lead the design and automation of scalable infrastructure. The role combines technical execution with strategic input and offers a fully remote position along with perks like a four-day work week, monthly therapy stipend, and WiFi reimbursement.

Benefits

Four-day work week (Fridays off)

Monthly therapy stipend

WiFi reimbursement

UPS contribution

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in DevOps, Cloud, or Site Reliability Engineering.
• Expertise in AWS (or Azure/GCP) infrastructure and automation.
• Understanding of RESTful APIs, networking, and modern security standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the DevOps function.
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable cloud and on-premise infrastructure.
• Manage AWS environments for optimal performance.

Skills

Linux systems

Docker

Kubernetes

Python

SQL

AWS

Terraform

CloudFormation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

related field

Tools

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

GitLab CI

Job description

About the job DevOps Engineer (Mid-Level)

Help shape scalable cloud infrastructure and innovation for social impact

About Our Client

Our client is a purpose-driven, multidisciplinary organization combining research, software development, data science, and design to build inclusive, data-informed urban solutions. They work at the intersection of technology, data, and social good, empowering collaboration between citizens and government to drive sustainable change. The team values openness, equality, and digital innovation that makes a measurable impact.

The Role: DevOps Engineer (Mid-Level)

As the DevOps Engineer, you'll lead the design, optimization, and automation of scalable infrastructure across both cloud and on-premise platforms. Reporting to the CTO, this role blends hands‑on technical execution with strategic input, ensuring secure, reliable, and high-performing systems that support impactful digital products.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the DevOps function, fostering collaboration and technical growth.
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable cloud and on-premise infrastructure.
• Build and enhance CI/CD pipelines for faster and more reliable deployments.
• Manage AWS environments to ensure optimal performance, uptime, and cost efficiency.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Enhance observability with effective monitoring, logging, and alerting tools.
• Automate recurring processes to improve reliability and productivity.
• Ensure compliance with security best practices and disaster recovery standards.
• Collaborate with product and data teams to align infrastructure with business goals.

About You

• 5+ years of experience in DevOps, Cloud, or Site Reliability Engineering.
• Strong background in Linux systems, Docker, Kubernetes, Python, and SQL.
• Expertise in AWS (or Azure/GCP) infrastructure and automation.
• Skilled in Terraform, CloudFormation, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI.
• Understanding of RESTful APIs, networking, and modern security standards.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related field.
• AWS certification is advantageous.
• Curious, collaborative, and driven by impact and technical excellence.
• Fully remote position (South Africa-based).
• Four-day work week (Fridays off).
• Monthly therapy stipend.
• WiFi reimbursement and UPS contribution.