DevOps Specialist

WatersEdge Solutions; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions company in Johannesburg seeks a Release & DevOps Specialist. This role involves managing the release calendar, automating deployments, and collaborating across teams to enhance software delivery. The ideal candidate has strong CI/CD pipeline experience in Azure DevOps, knowledge of automated deployments for .NET, and solid troubleshooting skills. This position offers a hybrid work model and opportunities to directly impact release processes and deployment quality.

Benefits

High-impact role in a stable company

Hybrid working model

Collaboration with cross-functional teams

Qualifications

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines is crucial.
• Expertise in automated .NET deployments is needed.
• Strong troubleshooting abilities across environments is expected.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the software release calendar.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines.
• Automate deployment processes across environments.

Skills

CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps

Automated deployments for .NET

Git branching strategies

Troubleshooting skills across environments

Release/change management familiarity

Attention to detail

Tools

Azure DevOps

SQL Server

Observability tools (e.g., Seq)

Job description

Location: Bedfordview (Hybrid possible)

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Industry: Insurance | IT Development | DevOps & Release Engineering

WatersEdge Solutions is partnering with a leading long-term insurance provider to recruit a Release & DevOps Specialist. This critical role is focused on ensuring smooth, consistent, and high-quality software releases. You'll serve as a key link between development, QA, and operations—driving the delivery of scalable, production-grade software systems in a collaborative environment.

About the Role

You will take ownership of the release calendar, CI/CD automation, and environment stability—empowering dev teams to focus on building features while ensuring the business receives robust, production-ready software. Your efforts will directly enhance deployment quality, system observability, and business confidence in release cycles.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and own the software release calendar and coordination
• Plan, communicate, and document release processes across environments
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps
• Automate deployment processes across development, staging, and production
• Maintain parity between staging and production environments
• Implement rollback strategies and recovery processes
• Collaborate with IT and QA to ensure environments are secure and production-like
• Troubleshoot and resolve staging/production issues
• Provide visibility via dashboards and release readiness metrics

What You’ll Bring

• Strong experience with CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps
• Proficiency in automated deployments for .NET, Blazor, and SQL Server
• Expert knowledge of Git branching strategies
• Solid troubleshooting skills across code, configuration, and environments
• Familiarity with release/change management in enterprise settings
• High attention to detail and structured thinking
• Ownership mindset and collaborative working style

Nice to Have

• Experience with observability tools (e.g., Seq)
• Understanding of security protocols for deployment (secrets, IAM, access policies)
• Scripting knowledge (PowerShell, Bash, or Python)
• Containerisation and infrastructure automation experience

What’s On Offer

• High-impact DevOps role in a stable and long-standing company
• Hybrid working model (Bedfordview-based)
• Opportunity to shape release processes and improve deployment frequency
• Direct collaboration with development, QA, and IT
• Exposure to modern DevOps tools and enterprise standards

Company Culture

The client cultivates a mission-driven, member-centred culture rooted in empathy, reliability, and service excellence. Their teams operate with compassion at the core -ensuring clients feel heard, supported, and respected through every personal interaction. With a strong emphasis on operational integrity, efficiency, and clear communication, they aim to minimise friction during life’s most challenging moments. Internally, they uphold a culture of accountability, fairness, and trust, fostering a workplace where every team member is empowered to do meaningful work in service of others.

If you have not been contacted within 10 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.