DevOps Lead (DBN)

Betting Entertainment Technologies (Pty) Ltd; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in technology is seeking a DevOps Lead for their Durban office. This role involves guiding a team of engineers, driving automation, and overseeing the product lifecycle. Ideal candidates should possess strong leadership, technical management skills, and a strategic mindset to foster team collaboration and innovation.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years in a technical role within the IT industry.
• At least 3-5 years managing software development teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of the product lifecycle from inception to decommissioning.
• Lead the DevOps team through coaching and best practices.
• Align development roadmaps with business goals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or Software Engineering

Job description

We Want You:

Our team is growing, and we need a DevOps Lead to join us in our Durban office. In this role, you'll guide a talented team of engineers, drive smarter automation across the business, and shape key architectural decisions that keep our software landscape future-ready. You'll own the end-to-end DevOps product lifecycle from strategy to delivery, ensuring our systems are secure, scalable, and seamless for our teams to use. This role is ideal for someone who loves solving technical challenges, leading from the front, mentoring others, and making bold decisions to elevate our DevOps practice. If you're ready to build, lead, and grow with us, apply now.

You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field is advantageous.
• At least 3-5 years of experience managing software development teams is advantageous.
• At least 7 years in a technical role within the IT industry.
• Previous software development skills are advantageous.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Detailed knowledge of the SDLC and software project management.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.

What You'll Do:

Technical Management

• Manage all phases of the product or project lifecycle, from inception to decommissioning.
• Align development roadmaps with business goals through collaboration.
• Manage issues with appropriate urgency, including resolution and stakeholder communication.
• Prioritize and plan backlogs and product roadmaps.
• Define, track, and measure product benefits.
• Maintain technical understanding of products and systems.
• Manage the DevOps capabilities lifecycle: strategy, roadmap, backlog.
• Ensure technical excellence and reduce technical debt.
• Lead the DevOps team through coaching and best practices.
• Review DevOps technology trends and research new tools.

SDLC Management

• Manage all phases of the project lifecycle as above.
• Align DevOps development with business needs and technology.
• Handle issues with urgency, resolution, and communication.
• Plan backlogs and product roadmaps.
• Measure business benefit realization.
• Maintain technical and product knowledge.

Strategic Mindset

• Align objectives with strategic organizational needs.
• Foster a customer-oriented attitude within the team.
• Coordinate with other teams to achieve objectives.
• Communicate regularly with stakeholders.
• Integrate team and department processes with company-wide procedures.

Team Management

• Manage direct and indirect reports.
• Ensure team alignment with company strategy.
• Resource and skill management.
• Develop training and career plans.
• Set performance goals and conduct reviews.
• Mentor and coach team members.
• Participate in recruitment.
• Oversee team issues and resolve through effective communication.
• Maintain a skills matrix and foster a culture aligned with company values.

Behavioral Outputs

Adaptably Resilient

• Handle change positively and adjust behaviour accordingly.
• Maintain a positive attitude under pressure.

Decision Making Quality

• Make confident, timely, fact-based decisions.
• Communicate decisions clearly.
• Consider short- and long-term impacts.
• Defend and explain judgements logically.
• Define problems accurately and base decisions on relevant facts.

Resourceful and Improving

• Innovate and challenge the status quo.
• Seek opportunities for efficiency and improvement.
• Solve problems through questioning and innovation.

Living the Spirit

• Promote teamwork and collaboration.
• Encourage communication and regular updates.
• Foster continuous improvement and adaptability.
• Recognize and reward contributions.
• Support team well-being and work-life balance.

The Company We Keep

At BET Software, we cultivate talent through learning and development, growth opportunities, and incentives. Only candidates meeting minimum requirements will be considered. If you are not contacted within 30 days, your application was unsuccessful.