DevOps Engineer (Senior) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

DCV Sabenza IT and Recruitment; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the motor industry is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to join their dynamic IT team. This role involves global deployments and enhancing automotive production systems through innovative IT solutions. Responsibilities include managing CI/CD pipelines, deploying Kubernetes clusters, and collaborating with a distributed team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in DevOps, cloud-native environments, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• At least 5+ years of professional experience in DevOps roles.
• Proven experience in cloud-native environments and large-scale deployments.

Responsibilities

• Support Incident, Change, and Problem Management processes.
• Set up and maintain CI/CD and GitOps pipelines.
• Deploy and configure Kubernetes clusters via Helm.

Skills

Kubernetes

CI/CD

GitOps

Cloud platforms

Monitoring tools

Linux

ITIL processes

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

IT Degree

Diploma

Tools

Grafana

Prometheus

Loki

GitHub Actions

ArgoCD

Job description

Job Title: Senior DevOps Engineer (Flexible Resource Assignment)

Location: Midrand / Menlyn / Rosslyn / Home Office Rotation

Join Our Client in the Motor Industry and Help Drive Smart, High-Performance Production

Are you ready to be part of a dynamic, international IT team that delivers innovation at scale? Our client in the motor industry is looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer to join their Shopfloor domain team within the Production Visualization space. This role supports the global rollout of cutting-edge IT solutions focused on production monitoring and smart manufacturing systems.

What You’ll Do

As a Senior DevOps Engineer, you’ll work on global deployments and DevOps initiatives that enhance transparency and performance in automotive production systems. Key responsibilities include:

1. Supporting Incident, Change, and Problem Management processes
2. Setting up and maintaining CI/CD and GitOps pipelines
3. Deploying and configuring Kubernetes clusters via Helm
4. Ensuring robust monitoring with Grafana, Prometheus, and Loki
5. Assisting in global rollout projects and migration of legacy systems
6. Participating in Scrum ceremonies (Daily Stand-ups, Planning, Reviews, etc.)
7. Collaborating with a distributed team and engaging stakeholders

Requirements

Essential Skills:

1. Kubernetes (Helm-based deployment & configuration)
2. CI/CD and pipeline automation (e.g., GitHub Actions)
3. GitOps tools (e.g., ArgoCD)
4. Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, etc.)
5. Monitoring tools (Grafana, Prometheus, Loki)
6. Git (branching and version control strategies)
7. Linux and scripting (e.g., Bash)
8. Familiarity with ITIL processes (Incident, Problem, Change)
9. Understanding of Ops Design Patterns and Data-Driven Architecture

Advantageous Skills:

1. Kafka
2. Agile tools: Confluence / Jira
3. Agile Working Model (AWM) familiarity
4. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
5. Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions
6. Experience conducting user research, even across language barriers

Qualifications & Experience

1. A relevant IT Degree, Diploma, or equivalent experience
2. At least 5+ years of professional experience in DevOps roles
3. Proven experience in cloud-native environments and large-scale deployments

Desired Skills:

• Kubernetes
• GitOps
• ArgoCD
• ITIL Operation processes
• Public cloud providers
• Grafana

Desired Qualification Level:

• Degree

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