Hybrid Devops Engineer - Cloud, Ci/Cd & Automation

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive salary and bonuses

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous annual leave

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria seeks a seasoned Lead DevOps Engineer to build and maintain scalable, highly available cloud infrastructure supporting fintech platforms. You will lead automation, CI/CD pipelines, and IaC efforts, while mentoring a team of DevOps engineers and driving technical strategy.

The role requires strong leadership, cloud expertise (AWS/Azure/GCP), and hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and monitoring stacks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience in DevOps, SRE, or related infrastructure role.
• Proven experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and their core services.
• Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash).
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI).
• Proficiency with Docker and Kubernetes.
• IaC experience with Terraform and Ansible (Chef/Puppet a plus).
• Experience with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK).
• Strong leadership, mentorship, and communication abilities.
• Experience in regulated environments (finance) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage scalable cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate builds, tests, and deployments.
• Implement and manage IaC using Terraform and Ansible.
• Oversee and optimize Kubernetes-based container orchestration.
• Establish robust monitoring, logging, and alerting systems.
• Collaborate with development teams to improve performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Ensure security and compliance of infrastructure and applications.
• Troubleshoot complex infrastructure and deployment issues.
• Mentor junior DevOps engineers and promote best practices.
• Define and enforce DevOps best practices across the eng org.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Communication

Problem solving

Python scripting

Bash scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Ansible

Jenkins

GitLab CI

CircleCI

Chef

Puppet

Prometheus

Grafana

ELK stack

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a fast-paced fintech company located in Pretoria, is seeking a seasoned Lead DevOps Engineer. This role is critical for building and maintaining robust, scalable, and highly available infrastructure that supports our client's innovative financial technology solutions. You will be responsible for bridging the gap between software development and IT operations, championing automation, and implementing best practices in CI/CD, cloud infrastructure management, and monitoring. The ideal candidate is a strong leader with a deep understanding of DevOps principles and extensive experience with cloud platforms and automation tools. You will mentor a team of DevOps engineers, drive technical strategy, and ensure the reliability and performance of our production systems. This is an exceptional opportunity to influence the technical direction of a growing company and work on challenging projects in a dynamic industry. Our client is committed to fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture within the IT & Software landscape of Gauteng. You will be instrumental in optimizing deployment pipelines, enhancing system resilience, and driving efficiency through automation. The role is based in the administrative capital, Pretoria, offering a vibrant professional setting and numerous opportunities for career advancement.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage scalable and reliable cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate build, test, and deployment processes.
• Implement and manage infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or Ansible.
• Oversee and optimize container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes.
• Establish and maintain robust monitoring, logging, and alerting systems.
• Collaborate with development teams to improve application performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Ensure the security and compliance of infrastructure and applications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure and deployment issues.
• Mentor and guide junior DevOps engineers, fostering a culture of learning and best practices.
• Define and enforce DevOps best practices across the engineering organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience in DevOps, SRE, or a related infrastructure engineering role.
• Proven experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and their core services.
• Strong expertise in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash).
• Hands‑on experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI).
• Proficiency with containerization technologies (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Experience with infrastructure as code tools (Terraform, Ansible, Chef, Puppet).
• Solid understanding of networking, security, and system administration principles.
• Experience with monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).
• Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills.
• Strong leadership and mentorship abilities.
• Experience in a regulated environment (e.g., finance) is a plus.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous annual leave and flexible working hours.
• Professional development opportunities, including certifications and training.
• Access to cutting‑edge technologies and tools.
• Hybrid work model for better work‑life balance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Employee stock options.
• A dynamic and innovative work culture.
• Regular team events and company-sponsored activities.