DevOps Tech Lead – Durban – R1.2m PA

E-Merge; Durban; On-site; ZAR 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Durban is looking for a DevOps Tech Lead to oversee project lifecycles and mentor junior engineers. This role requires proficiency in Bash scripting, strong leadership skills, and knowledge of software development processes. The successful candidate will ensure technical excellence and keep complex systems running smoothly, playing a pivotal role in the organization. Offering a competitive salary of R1.2m per annum, this position promises an engaging and dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading teams and mentoring junior engineers.
• Detailed knowledge of SLDC and software project management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire project life cycle from inception to decommissioning.
• Manage issues with urgency while communicating with stakeholders.
• Maintain technical understanding of the product and system knowledge.
• Manage DevOps product lifecycle including strategy and roadmap.
• Ensure technical excellence and reduce technical debt.

Skills

Bash scripting

Leadership skills

Software development

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Are you the kind of person who thinks in pipelines, speaks fluent Bash, and feels personally offended by downtime?

Do you know how to build AND lead mentoring junior engineers while keeping complex systems running smoother than a jackpot payout?

The n we are ready for you to step into the ring as our next DevOps Tech Lead .

We dont do boring. We do big tech, big traffic, and big ideas and were looking for someone whos not just DevOps-smart, but also a people-powered leader.

What you bring :

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science; Software Engineer; or similar field advantageous.
• Previous software development skills advantageous.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Detailed knowledge of the SLDC and management of software projects.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

What Youll Do :

• Responsible for each phase of the product or project life cycle. Where applicable this includes inception, requirement, analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, infrastructure, capacity, performance, support, monitoring and decommissioning as required
• Managing issues with appropriate urgency which includes resolution and communication with stakeholders in conjunction with the support / post deployment process
• Maintains technical understanding and in-depth product as well as general group product and system knowledge
• Manage the DevOps capabilities products lifecycle : strategy, roadmap, and backlog
• Ensure technical excellence and reduce technical debt of the products you own
• Continual review of DevOps technology trends and research new tools and practices

Reference Number for this position is GZ60649 which is a permanent position based in Durban offering a cost to company salary of R1.2m per annum