Lead DevOps Engineer - WhatJobs Direct

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Performance incentives

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton, Gauteng, SA, seeks a Lead DevOps Engineer to head CI/CD design and implementation, IaC, and cloud infrastructure. You will mentor engineers and drive best practices across development and operations.

The role requires hands-on AWS/Azure/GCP experience, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible, and strong scripting and leadership to optimize resources and ensure high availability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum 7 years of IT operations, software development, or DevOps.
• Proven experience designing and managing CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong expertise in cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable CI/CD pipelines.
• Implement and manage IaC using Terraform/Ansible/Chef/Puppet.
• Automate deployment and management of cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Develop and manage containerization with Docker and orchestrate with Kubernetes.
• Monitor performance, troubleshoot, and ensure high availability.

Skills

CI/CD pipelines

Cloud platforms

Docker

Kubernetes

Python

Shell scripting

Terraform

Ansible

Networking

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Puppet

Chef

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly expanding technology services firm, is searching for an accomplished Lead DevOps Engineer to spearhead their DevOps initiatives. This critical role, based in **Sandton, Gauteng, ZA**, involves designing, implementing, and managing robust CI/CD pipelines, automating infrastructure, and fostering a culture of collaboration between development and operations teams. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience with cloud platforms, containerization technologies, and a passion for building efficient, scalable, and reliable systems. You will lead a team of talented engineers, mentor junior members, and drive the adoption of best practices across the organization. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on the company's technological infrastructure and contribute to its continued growth in **Sandton, Gauteng, ZA**.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable and reliable CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.
• Implement and manage infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or Chef.
• Automate deployment, configuration, and management of cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Develop and manage containerization solutions using Docker and orchestrate them with Kubernetes.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions to ensure high availability and reliability.
• Collaborate closely with development and operations teams to streamline the software delivery lifecycle.
• Implement security best practices throughout the CI/CD process and infrastructure.
• Mentor and guide junior DevOps engineers, fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement.
• Manage and optimize cloud resource utilization for cost-effectiveness.
• Participate in on-call rotation for incident response.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in IT operations, software development, or DevOps.
• Proven experience designing and managing CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong expertise in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Hands-on experience with containerization technologies (Docker) and orchestration tools (Kubernetes).
• Proficiency in scripting languages like Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Experience with configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef).
• Solid understanding of networking, security, and system administration principles.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment in **Sandton, Gauteng, ZA**.
• Experience with monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK stack is a plus.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package including medical aid and provident fund, performance-based incentives, and extensive opportunities for professional development, including certifications and training. This role provides the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies and lead impactful projects within a dynamic organization in **Sandton, Gauteng, ZA**. We promote a culture of innovation and teamwork.