Junior Devops Engineer

Old Mutual Limited; Durban; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Professional development

Durban tech hub access

Job summary

Old Mutual Limited in Durban is seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer to join our IT team. You will bridge software development and operations, building automated deployment pipelines and optimizing cloud infrastructure.

The ideal candidate has hands-on AWS experience (EC2, S3, RDS, VPC), containerization with Docker and Kubernetes, and IaC with Terraform or CloudFormation. Strong scripting (Python, Bash) and CI/CD tooling are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Proven DevOps experience with automation and infra management.
• Hands-on AWS experience with EC2, S3, RDS, and VPC.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Proficient scripting (Python, Bash) and CI/CD tools.
• Strong Linux/Unix and networking knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated software builds, testing, and deployment.
• Manage and scale cloud infrastructure, primarily on AWS, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Implement and manage infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Monitor system performance, identify potential issues, and implement proactive solutions to ensure system stability.
• Collaborate closely with development and QA teams to streamline the software release process.
• Automate routine operational tasks and workflows to improve efficiency.

Skills

Automation

CI/CD

Team collaboration

Linux/Unix

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT or related field

Tools

AWS

EC2

S3

RDS

VPC

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

CloudFormation

Jenkins

GitLab CI

CircleCI

Python

Bash

Job description

Our client is seeking a skilled and proactive DevOps Engineer to join their dedicated IT team based in Durban. This role is pivotal in bridging the gap between software development and IT operations, ensuring efficient, reliable, and automated deployment pipelines. You will be responsible for enhancing system performance, implementing CI\/CD practices, and managing cloud infrastructure.

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled and proactive DevOps Engineer to join their dedicated IT team based in Durban. This role is pivotal in bridging the gap between software development and IT operations, ensuring efficient, reliable, and automated deployment pipelines. You will be responsible for enhancing system performance, implementing CI\/CD practices, and managing cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate is passionate about automation, possesses strong troubleshooting skills, and thrives in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment where innovation is encouraged.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain CI\/CD pipelines for automated software builds, testing, and deployment.
• Manage and scale cloud infrastructure, primarily on AWS, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Implement and manage infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Monitor system performance, identify potential issues, and implement proactive solutions to ensure system stability.
• Collaborate closely with development and QA teams to streamline the software release process.
• Automate routine operational tasks and workflows to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer or in a similar role focusing on automation and infrastructure management.
• Proficiency with cloud platforms, particularly AWS, and services like EC2, S3, RDS, and VPC.
• Hands‑on experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) and CI\/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI).
• Strong understanding of Linux\/Unix operating systems and networking concepts.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary with performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage and retirement savings plan.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development in a rapidly evolving field.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment that fosters growth and collaboration within the Durban tech hub.
• Access to modern tools and technologies that enhance productivity and innovation.