Lead DevOps Engineer (Cloud Native)

Placements24; George; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Competitive salary

Health benefits and professional dev

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead DevOps Engineer to establish and drive the DevOps strategy from a remote-first hub. You will build scalable, secure infrastructure and champion automation across engineering teams, implementing CI/CD, IaC, and robust monitoring.

The role requires leadership experience, deep cloud and containerization expertise, and a passion for automating complex environments in a fully remote setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a lead DevOps or SRE role.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS preferred).
• Experience with IaC tools (Terraform, Ansible, Chef, Puppet).
• Proficiency with Docker and Kubernetes; CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI).

Responsibilities

• Architect, implement, and manage cloud infrastructure using IaC.
• Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automation.
• Develop monitoring, logging, and alerting strategies for health and performance.
• Automate operational tasks and improve efficiency.
• Collaborate with software teams for scalability and operability.
• Champion security best practices across infra and deployment.
• Mentor engineers on DevOps principles and practices.

Skills

Lead / Mentoring

Remote Collaboration

SRE Principles

Python Scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

AWS Certified DevOps Engineer (professional)

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Chef

Puppet

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

GitLab CI

CircleCI

Prometheus

Grafana

ELK Stack

Job description

About the Role

Our client is a rapidly growing, cloud-native technology company seeking a highly skilled Lead DevOps Engineer to establish and drive their DevOps strategy from their remote-first operations hub. This pivotal role will be instrumental in building and maintaining scalable, reliable, and secure infrastructure that supports our cutting-edge software products. You will be responsible for implementing best practices in continuous integration, continuous delivery (CI/CD), automation, and infrastructure as code (IaC). This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned DevOps professional to make a significant impact, shaping the future of our technology stack and fostering a culture of collaboration and automation across engineering teams. We are looking for a proactive leader who thrives in a fully remote environment and is passionate about leveraging technology to solve complex challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, implement, and manage cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure/GCP) using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Design, build, and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines for automated building, testing, and deployment of applications.
• Develop and implement comprehensive monitoring, logging, and alerting strategies to ensure system health and performance.
• Automate operational tasks and processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
• Collaborate closely with software development teams to ensure the operability and scalability of applications.
• Champion and implement security best practices throughout the infrastructure and deployment lifecycle.
• Manage containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure and application issues in a timely manner.
• Mentor and guide other engineers on DevOps principles and practices.
• Contribute to the overall technical strategy and roadmap for our infrastructure and operations.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer, SRE, or in a similar infrastructure-focused role, with at least 5 years in a lead capacity.
• Deep understanding of cloud platforms (AWS preferred, Azure/GCP acceptable).
• Expertise in IaC tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Chef, Puppet).
• Proficiency with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Extensive experience designing and managing CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI).
• Strong scripting skills in languages like Python, Bash, or Go.
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack).
• Solid understanding of networking principles and security best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, essential for a remote team.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer) are a plus.

Benefits

• This fully remote position offers a highly competitive salary, reflective of your expertise and leadership.
• Our client provides comprehensive health benefits, including medical and dental coverage, and opportunities for professional development through certifications and training.
• As a remote-first company, we support flexible working hours and provide the necessary tools and resources to ensure productivity and well-being.

Join a team that values cutting-edge technology and a results-driven approach, with ample opportunities for career growth and advancement in a thriving tech landscape.