Lead DevOps Engineer

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; 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

Access to cutting-edge technologies

Employee stock options

Job summary

Placements24 invites a seasoned Lead DevOps Engineer to join our fintech client in Pretoria. You will design scalable cloud infrastructure, drive CI/CD pipelines, and champion IaC, automation, and security to support mission-critical financial tech solutions.

You will mentor a DevOps team, set technical strategy, and collaborate with developers to improve performance and reliability. The role offers hybrid working arrangements in Gauteng with opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in DevOps, SRE, or related infra engineering role.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Strong scripting experience (Python or Bash).
• Proficiency with IaC tools (Terraform, Ansible).
• Knowledge of monitoring stacks (Prometheus, Grafana).

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage scalable cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate build, test, and deployment processes.
• Manage infrastructure as code using Terraform or Ansible.
• Oversee container orchestration with Kubernetes.
• Establish robust monitoring, logging, and alerting systems.
• Mentor junior DevOps engineers and promote best practices.
• Ensure security and regulatory compliance across infra and apps.

Skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Python

Bash

Jenkins

GitLab CI

CircleCI

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Ansible

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, communication, and leadership skills.
• 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.