Devops Engineer South Africa

Hi-Tech Recruitment - Cape Town; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

LexisNexis Legal & Professional seeks a Senior AWS DevOps Engineer to shape and evolve a global CI/CD platform. You will partner with engineering teams to build secure, scalable delivery pipelines, using infrastructure as code, automation, and modern DevOps practices in a hybrid Pretoria setup.

You will design and implement IaC with Terraform/CloudFormation, support Jenkins pipelines, and drive secure, observable software delivery across cloud environments.

Qualifications

• Hands-on AWS experience with IaC (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Strong Jenkins experience and modernizing pipelines.
• Strong Python skills and knowledge of container deployments (Docker, ECR) and GitOps.
• Experience with security/compliance in engineering workflows is a plus.
• Experience with GitHub Actions and/or Azure DevOps and Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated builds, tests, and deployments.
• Develop and manage infrastructure as code using Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
• Automate cloud resource provisioning, configuration management, and deployments across AWS and Azure.
• Implement and manage containerization with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure reliability and scalability.

Skills

AWS

Terraform

CloudFormation

Jenkins

Python

Docker

Kubernetes

GitHub Actions

Azure DevOps

OpenTelemetry

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

CloudFormation

Docker

Kubernetes

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Cape Town
Johannesburg HB South Africa
Full time
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Are you passionate about building scalable, secure CI/CD platforms that empower global engineering teams?
Do you thrive in collaborative environments where you can innovate, mentor others, and continuously improve how software is delivered?
About our TeamLexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,800 employees worldwide, is part of RELX ( ), a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. Our company has been a long-time leader in deploying AI and advanced technologies to the legal market to improve productivity and transform the overall business and practice of law, deploying ethical and powerful generative AI solutions with a flexible, multi-model approach that prioritizes using the best model from today's top model creators for each individual legal use case. The company employs over 2,000 technologists, data scientists, and experts to develop, test, and validate solutions in line with RELX Responsible AI Principles ( ).
About the RoleAs a Senior AWS DevOps Engineer, you will play a key role in shaping and evolving a global CI/CD platform. You will partner with engineering teams to build secure, scalable, and reliable delivery pipelines, leveraging infrastructure as code, automation, and modern DevOps practices. This role offers the opportunity to influence platform standards, improve developer experience, and enable efficient, consistent software delivery across cloud environments.
Responsibilities
+ Design, build, and maintain infrastructure as code using Terraform and/or AWS CloudFormation
+ Develop and support Jenkins shared libraries, pipeline templates, and reusable deployment patterns
+ Support the migration of legacy pipelines to standardized CI/CD approaches with clear documentation and best practices
+ Integrate automated security, quality, and compliance checks into CI/CD pipelines and improve observability using tools such as Open Telemetry
+ Build and support Python-based tooling, packages, and automation to enhance platform capabilities and developer experience
+ Collaborate with application teams to design CI/CD flows aligned with platform standards
+ Provide operational support for pipelines and platform components, including critical incident support when needed
+ Mentor team members and contribute to a collaborative culture of continuous improvement
Requirements
+ Hands-on experience with AWS and infrastructure as code using Terraform and/or AWS CloudFormation
+ Strong experience designing and supporting CI/CD platforms, with expertise in Jenkins and modernizing pipelines
+ Strong Python skills, including building reusable tooling and automation and have a good understanding of container and deployment practices such as Docker, ECR, GitOps, and blue/green deployments
+ Experience integrating security, quality, and compliance controls into engineering workflows
+ Experience improving observability using Open Telemetry or similar monitoring practices
+ Strong troubleshooting skills with experience supporting platform and pipeline issues, including critical incidents
+ Strong communication, collaboration, and documentation skills, with experience working across global teams
+ Practical experience using AI tools in engineering workflows to improve productivity and delivery outcomes
+ Experience with GitHub Actions and/or Azure DevOps, and exposure to Kubernetes including troubleshooting in containerized environments
Working PatternWorking flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive.
About the BusinessLexisNexis Legal & Professional® provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision-making, achieve better outcomes and advance the rule of law around the world. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis® and Nexis® services.
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RELX is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers, enabling them to make better decisions, get better results and be more productive.
Our purpose is to benefit society by developing products that help researchers advance scientific knowledge; doctors and nurses improve the lives of patients; lawyers promote the rule of law and achieve justice and fair results for their clients; businesses and governments prevent fraud; consumers access financial services and get fair prices on insurance; and customers learn about markets and complete transactions.
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About the Role Our client, a prominent fintech company headquartered in **Pretoria**, is seeking a highly experienced Senior DevOps Engineer with a specialization in automation. This **hybrid** role requires a blend of remote flexibility and in-office collaboration at our **Pretoria** hub. You will play a pivotal role in enhancing our continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines, automating infrastructure provisioning, and ensuring the reliability and scalability of our cutting-edge financial platforms. As a Senior DevOps Engineer, you will be responsible for driving automation initiatives, implementing infrastructure as code (IaC) solutions, and fostering a culture of operational excellence. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of cloud technologies, containerization, and a passion for streamlining development and deployment processes. You will work closely with development and operations teams to build efficient, secure, and automated systems that support our rapid growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment processes.
• Develop and manage infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
• Automate cloud resource provisioning, configuration management, and application deployment across environments (e.g., AWS, Azure).
• Implement and manage containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions to ensure