DevOps Product Engineer – Banking (Contract)

Sapientis Talent Management Pty. Ltd.; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Johannesburg is seeking a DevOps Product Engineer to leverage your expertise in a long-term project. Responsibilities include designing solutions, coding, and ensuring quality code standards. Candidates should have 5+ years of IT experience with strong skills in DevOps tools and methodologies. This role offers a hybrid work setup for a duration of 12 months.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of enterprise level experience in IT.
• Solid troubleshooting skills.
• Experience in maintaining supporting Postgres.
• Configuring builds and deployments on CI/CD tools (Jenkins).
• Familiarity with general monitoring principles and tools (Grafana, New Relic, Splunk, ELK stack).

Responsibilities

• Craft elegant and efficient solutions, tackling client challenges head-on.
• Produce high-quality, well-documented code.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks throughout the development lifecycle.
• Contribute to all phases of development, from requirement gathering to deployment.

Skills

Troubleshooting skills

Development skills (Angular/react)

Strong Java Skills (Quarkus, Springboot)

Good written and spoken English

Containerization (Docker)

Agile Methodology

SQL

Tools

Jenkins

Grafana

Postgres

Atlassian Stack (Jira, Confluence, Github, Service Desk)

Kubernetes

ELK stack

Job description

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.

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.

Deep Dive into DevOps:

• 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 & Governance:

• 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.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of enterprise level experience in IT
• Solid troubleshooting skills
• Enterprise experience in maintaining supporting Postgres
• Solid skills in SQL
• Strong Development skills (Angular/react)
• 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)
• Docker Knowledge
• Strong Java Skils (Quarkus, Springboot)

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
• Closing date: 8 April 2024

To apply or for more elaborate details send us a detailed CV (in MS Word format) via email to [e-mail] (DOPE_SLT_GP)

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