DevOps Engineer (W&I Tech)

Investec; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Sandton is seeking a DevOps Engineer to support application and platform delivery. The role emphasizes improving reliability through CI/CD and involves collaboration within a team. Candidates should have a strong understanding of DevOps methodologies, proficiency in Microsoft Azure, and experience with Docker and Kubernetes. An inclusive culture valuing diversity and strong relationships is emphasized.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of DevOps / SRE methodologies and practices.
• Proficient in CI / CD principles and their execution.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure.
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of Kubernetes.
• Experience with Windows Server, Linux, and Docker.

Responsibilities

• Enhance software lifecycle processes through CI / CD principles.
• Automate operational areas for self-service teams.
• Respond to platform support events and ensure recovery within SLAs.

Skills

DevOps methodologies

CI / CD execution

Microsoft Azure

Kubernetes

Windows Server

Linux

Docker

Dot Net

C#

JavaScript

Git

YAML

Python

PowerShell

Terraform

web security

CDN management

network design

Job description

Description

Investec Sandton is seeking a talented DevOps Engineer to join our Wealth & Investment (W&I) Tech Team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in supporting and innovating application and platform delivery across our global online platform. You will be responsible for enhancing software lifecycle processes through solid CI / CD principles, automating operational areas to create a self-service approach for teams, and proactively identifying areas for improvement with a strong focus on our cloud strategy, infrastructure, and security design.

You will respond to platform support events and ensure systems and applications are recovered within agreed service level agreements (SLAs). This role operates within a collaborative team environment that values learning and collective ownership, all while adhering to a DevOps mindset and a Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) approach tailored to our client-centric vision.

Experience, skills and capability

Skills Required

• Solid understanding of DevOps / SRE methodologies and practices, with a focus on improving system reliability and operational efficiency.
• Proficient in CI / CD principles and their execution.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure, including its services, deployment models, and best practices for cloud security and performance.
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of Kubernetes (K8s) technologies and administration.
• Experience with Windows Server, Linux, and Docker (Containerization).
• Understanding of Dot Net, C#, and JavaScript, with troubleshooting capabilities.
• Proficient in Git, YAML, and source control management.
• Knowledge of Python, PowerShell, or Terraform.
• Understanding of web security, domain and SSL configuration, DNS, and web protocols (, HTTP).
• Awareness of Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) like Cloudflare.
• Strong grasp of network design, load balancers, security, and web servers.
• Understanding of event management patterns and design.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong relationships within a team

Investec Culture

At Investec we look for intelligent, energetic people filled with passion, integrity and curiosity. We value individuals who in turn value our culture that is, a flexible attitude comfortable to live with ambiguity and willing to challenge the status quo. Diversity, talent and leadership are respected in pursuit of the growth of our business. People who can manage themselves and build strong relationships in order to get things done, will perform in out of the ordinary ways in our environment.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion when recruiting internally and externally.