Lead DevOps Engineer

Placements24; Kempton Park; Remote; ZAR 900,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Health and wellness benefits

Home office setup allowance

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an accomplished Lead DevOps Engineer to spearhead cloud infrastructure and CI/CD initiatives. This fully remote role offers a strategic opportunity to shape the technology stack across automation, scalability, and reliability.

You will lead a dedicated team, foster a culture of continuous integration and delivery, and collaborate with development and operations to streamline processes and accelerate digital transformation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in DevOps, SRE, or systems engineering roles.
• Proven expertise in cloud platforms (AWS preferred) and related services.
• Strong experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python, PowerShell).
• Excellent understanding of networking, security, and monitoring principles.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage scalable, secure, and highly available cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Develop and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment processes.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or Ansible.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure rapid resolution of production incidents.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to optimize application deployment and operational efficiency.
• Lead and mentor a team of DevOps engineers, promoting best practices and knowledge sharing.

Skills

DevOps

SRE

CI/CD

Cloud (AWS)

Kubernetes

Terraform

Scripting

Education

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

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab CI

CircleCI

Docker

Ansible

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an accomplished Lead DevOps Engineer to spearhead their cloud infrastructure and CI/CD initiatives. This fully remote position offers the chance to shape the future of our client's technology stack, focusing on automation, scalability, and reliability. You will lead a dedicated team, foster a culture of continuous integration and delivery, and work closely with development and operations teams to streamline processes. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional seeking a challenging and rewarding remote opportunity to drive significant technological advancements.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage scalable, secure, and highly available cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Develop and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment processes.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or Ansible.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure rapid resolution of production incidents.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to optimize application deployment and operational efficiency.
• Lead and mentor a team of DevOps engineers, promoting best practices and knowledge sharing.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in DevOps, SRE, or systems engineering roles.
• Proven expertise in cloud platforms (AWS preferred) and related services.
• Strong experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python, PowerShell).
• Excellent understanding of networking, security, and monitoring principles.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary package commensurate with experience.
• Full remote work flexibility, allowing you to work from anywhere.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Generous allowance for home office setup and professional development.
• Access to cutting-edge technologies and a culture of innovation.