DevOps Engineer | Remote | Global Team

Protodigy Consultancy; Johannesburg; Remote; ZAR 1 367 000 - 1 881 000; Full time

Job summary

A global consultancy is seeking a DevOps Engineer to optimize CI/CD pipelines and scale infrastructure using Kubernetes and Docker. This fully remote role offers a chance to drive innovation in infrastructure and work collaboratively in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates have a strong background in automation and cloud systems, with a focus on monitoring and CI/CD excellence.

Qualifications

• 3+ years as a DevOps Engineer with a track record in automation and cloud systems.
• 2+ years working with Kubernetes, Docker, and Terraform.
• Strong CI / CD pipeline expertise.
• Hands-on experience with monitoring stacks (DataDog / Loki, Grafana, Prometheus).

Responsibilities

• Optimise and automate CI / CD pipelines for AWS ECS deployments.
• Build and scale infrastructure using Kubernetes, Docker, and Terraform.
• Partner with developers to improve workflows and reliability.
• Mentor peers and embed DevOps best practices.

Skills

Automation and cloud systems

Kubernetes

Docker

Terraform

CI / CD pipeline expertise

Monitoring stacks (DataDog / Loki, Grafana, Prometheus)

Git

Scripting in Python or Bash

Problem-solving

Communication

Collaboration

Job description

What You’ll Do

• Optimise and automate CI / CD pipelines for seamless AWS ECS deployments.
• Build and scale infrastructure using Kubernetes, Docker, and Terraform.
• Strengthen observability with monitoring, logging, and alerting (DataDog / Loki, Grafana, Prometheus).
• Partner with developers to smooth workflows and improve reliability.
• Share knowledge, mentor peers, and embed DevOps best practice.
• Drive adoption of Kubernetes systems while supporting existing infrastructure.

What You Bring

• 3+ years as a DevOps Engineer with a track record in automation and cloud systems.
• 2+ years working with Kubernetes, Docker, and Terraform.
• Strong CI / CD pipeline expertise.
• Hands‑on experience with monitoring stacks (DataDog / Loki, Grafana, Prometheus).
• Familiarity with Git, plus scripting in Python or Bash.
• Problem‑solving grit, communication clarity, and a collaborative mindset.

Nice to have : Ansible, PostgreSQL, Kafka, or experience with high‑traffic / iGaming platforms.

Why This Role Matters

• 100% remote, globally connected.
• Architect and scale a Kubernetes‑driven future.
• Hands‑on with AWS, CI / CD, and containerisation at the edge of innovation.
• Growth in a fast‑moving, dynamic environment.Join a culture that’s inclusive, creative, and deeply collaborative.

This isn’t a support role. It’s a chance to shape the backbone of a platform millions will depend on. If infrastructure is your canvas, here’s the stage.

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