DevOps Product Engineer - Banking (Contract)

Sapientis Talent Management; Johannesburg; Híbrido; ZAR 900.000 - 1.200.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Sapientis Talent Management invites a seasoned DevOps Product Engineer to join a long-term project for a leading financial services client in Johannesburg. You will design, develop, and optimize CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes deployments, and observability tooling while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

You will apply a broad DevOps toolkit, including Docker, Jenkins, Ansible, and ELK stack, to ensure robust, scalable solutions and timely delivery in an agile setting.

Formación

• 5+ years of enterprise IT experience.
• Solid troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience maintaining PostgreSQL databases.
• Strong SQL skills.
• Experience configuring CI/CD with Jenkins.
• Familiarity with monitoring tools (Grafana, New Relic, Splunk, ELK).
• Agile methodology experience.
• Atlassian stack proficiency (Jira, Confluence, Github, Service Desk).
• Containerization with Docker and orchestration (Kubernetes/OpenShift/Rancher).
• Good written and spoken English.
• Experience integrating systems (MQ, REST, SOAP, File, Kafka).

Responsabilidades

• Design & Deliver: Craft elegant solutions addressing client challenges.
• Coding Craftsman: Produce high-quality, well-documented code.
• Eagle Eye for Improvement: Identify deficiencies and implement fixes.
• Project Management Prowess: Create and adjust project work plans.
• Coding Standards Champion: Enforce consistent coding standards.
• Client Champion: Deliver exceptional service beyond expectations.
• Embrace Agility: Apply agile thinking in a fast-paced environment.
• Full Development Lifecycle Guru: Contribute across analysis, design, implementation, and documentation.
• Automation Advocate: Develop CI/CD pipelines and deployments (Jenkins, Kubernetes).
• Observability Ace: Use ELK, Prometheus, Grafana for system insights.
• Automation Architect: Automate tasks with Jenkins, Docker, Ansible, Kubernetes.
• Code Whisperer: Debug and refine features for performance.
• Teamwork: Collaborate with integrated teams to build technical products.
• Alignment: Ensure activities follow architecture and infrastructure standards.
• Strategic Input: Contribute to release management, risk mitigation, and testing.
• Continuous Learner: Seek opportunities to expand skills.

Conocimientos

Troubleshooting

Agile Methodology

English Proficiency

Problem Solving

Team Collaboration

Stakeholder Communication

Herramientas

Jenkins

Docker

Kubernetes

Ansible

Prometheus

Grafana

ELK Stack

Jira

Confluence

Git

Descripción del empleo

Are you a seasoned developer with a passion for innovation and a knack for problem-solving?

This long-term project with a leading financial services client is the perfect opportunity to leverage your DevOps expertise and make a real impact.

Duties & Responsibilities

As a DevOps Product Engineer, you’ll:

• Design & Deliver: Craft elegant and efficient solutions, tackling client challenges head-on.
• Coding Craftsman: Produce high-quality, well-documented code that sets the bar.
• Eagle Eye for Improvement: Spot system deficiencies and implement effective solutions.
• Project Management Prowess: Create and adapt project work plans to meet evolving needs.
• Coding Standards Champion: Communicate and enforce coding standards for a consistent codebase.
• Client Champion: Deliver exceptional service that exceeds expectations.
• Embrace Agility: Utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced agile environment to deliver top-notch solutions.
• Full Development Lifecycle Guru: Contribute to all phases of development, from analysis and requirement gathering to solution design, implementation, and documentation.
• Automation Advocate: Support the development, automation, and deployment of CI/CD pipelines (think Jenkins and multi-site Kubernetes environments).
• Observability Ace: Utilize modern tools like ELK stack, Prometheus, and Grafana to gain deep insights into system health.
• Automation Architect: Automate tasks using tools like Jenkins, Docker, Ansible, and Kubernetes to streamline processes.
• Code Whisperer: Debug existing code and refine features for optimal performance.
• Teamwork Makes the Dream Work: Collaborate effectively with integrated teams to build and evolve technical products and services.
• Alignment is Key: Ensure development activities adhere to established architecture and infrastructure standards.
• Strategic Input: Provide valuable insights to project and program teams, contributing to areas like release management, risk mitigation, and testing.
• Continuous Learner: Stay ahead of the curve by actively seeking out and engaging in opportunities to expand your skillset.

Beyond the Code

• Peer Support: Conduct peer reviews and collaborate with team members to solve problems.
• People Champion: Support the development of user materials for customers, employees, and third parties.
• Risk Management Master: Identify and mitigate technical risks throughout the development lifecycle.
• Documentation Dynamo: Create and maintain application documentation aligned with organizational standards.
• Incident Response Hero: Participate in incident management and disaster recovery activities, leveraging your expertise to resolve critical issues.

Desired Experience & Qualification

Requirements:

• 5+ years of enterprise level experience in IT
• Solid troubleshooting skills
• Enterprise experience in maintaining supporting Postgres
• Solid skills in SQL
• Configuring builds and deployments on CI/CD tools (Jenkins)
• Willingness to solve DevOps/Support/Maintenance problems Git
• Familiarity with general monitoring principles and tools (Grafana, New Relic, Splunk, ELK stack)
• Agile Methodology
• Atlassian Stack (Jira, Confluence, Github, Service Desk)
• Containerization (Docker) plus orchestration (Kubernetes or Rancher, OpenShift)
• Good written and spoken English
• Strong knowledge of integration between systems (MQ, REST, SOAP, File, Kafka)

Interested?

Are you ready to take your DevOps skills to the next level and make a lasting impact? Apply today!

• Location: Johannesburg (Northern Suburbs).
• Setup: Hybrid
• Duration: 12 months