Lead DevOps Engineer

Placements24; Vereeniging; Presencial; ZAR 1 000 000 - 1 500 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Competitive salary

Medical aid & provident fund

Professional development

Resumo da oferta

Placements24 in Vereeniging seeks a seasoned Lead DevOps Engineer to drive automation and deployment strategies. You will bridge development and IT operations, design CI/CD pipelines, and scale cloud infrastructure.

Lead and mentor engineers, promote best practices, monitor security and performance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to accelerate reliable software releases.

Qualificações

• 7+ years of experience in system administration, DevOps, or related field.
• Design and implement CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.
• Strong cloud expertise (AWS, Azure) and IaC tools (Terraform, Ansible, Chef, Puppet).
• Hands-on with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Scripting with Bash, Python, or PowerShell.
• Networking and security best practices.
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK).
• Ability to lead technical initiatives and collaborate cross-functionally.
• Experience with microservices is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Design, build, and maintain scalable CI/CD pipelines for automated builds, tests, and deployments.
• Manage and automate cloud infrastructure using IaC tools.
• Implement and manage Docker and Kubernetes orchestration.
• Monitor performance, availability, and security; implement improvements.
• Develop automation scripts for operational tasks.
• Collaborate with development and QA for smooth releases.
• Troubleshoot complex infra and deployment issues.
• Establish DevOps best practices and standards.
• Mentor junior DevOps engineers.
• Contribute to IT strategy and technology roadmap.

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

Ferramentas

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Azure DevOps

Terraform

Ansible

Chef

Puppet

Docker

Kubernetes

Bash

Python

PowerShell

Prometheus

Grafana

ELK

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and results-oriented Lead DevOps Engineer to drive their infrastructure automation and deployment strategies in Vereeniging, Gauteng . This senior position is responsible for bridging the gap between software development and IT operations, ensuring efficient, reliable, and scalable systems. You will lead the design and implementation of CI/CD pipelines, manage cloud infrastructure, and promote DevOps best practices across engineering teams. The ideal candidate has a strong background in system administration, automation, and cloud technologies, coupled with excellent leadership skills. This is a crucial role in enhancing our software delivery lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable and reliable CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment.
• Manage and automate cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Azure) using infrastructure as code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
• Implement and manage containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Monitor system performance, availability, and security, and implement solutions for improvement.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts for various operational tasks.
• Collaborate with development and QA teams to ensure smooth and efficient software releases.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure and deployment issues.
• Establish and enforce DevOps best practices and standards across the organization.
• Mentor and guide junior DevOps engineers.
• Contribute to the overall IT strategy and technology roadmap.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in system administration, DevOps, or a related field.
• Proven experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.
• Strong expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and infrastructure as code tools (Terraform, Ansible, Chef, Puppet).
• Hands‑on experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or PowerShell.
• Solid understanding of networking principles and security best practices.
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).
• Excellent problem‑solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical initiatives and collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams.
• Experience with microservices architecture is a plus.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits including medical aid and a provident fund
• Opportunities for professional development and certification

You will work with a talented team on challenging projects, utilizing cutting‑edge technologies in our Vereeniging office. We foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning. Join us to play a key role in optimizing our software delivery processes.