Mlops Engineer: Cloud Ml Pipelines & Ci/Cd

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 1,260,000 - 1,540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Hybrid work arrangement

Professional growth

Training opportunities

Sandton location

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive DevOps Engineer to join the technology team on a hybrid model in Sandton. You will design and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines, manage cloud infrastructure using IaC, and implement monitoring and security across deployments.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in DevOps, strong scripting skills, and experience with containers (Docker/Kubernetes). This role offers growth and exposure to modern DevOps tooling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in CS/engineering.
• 3+ years in DevOps or similar role.
• Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and containers (Docker/Kubernetes).
• Scripting in Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Experience with config management tools (Ansible, Chef, Puppet) is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving and ability to work in a hybrid team.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines.
• Manage and automate cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure/GCP) with IaC.
• Monitor, log, and alert to ensure system health and performance.
• Collaborate across development and operations to optimize deployments.
• Develop scripts and automation to streamline tasks.
• Ensure security and compliance of infra and deployments.

Skills

CI/CD pipelines

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Azure DevOps

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

Python

Bash

PowerShell

Ansible

Chef

Puppet

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related field

Job description

DevOps Engineer

Our client is seeking a proactive and experienced DevOps Engineer to join their technology team, operating under a hybrid work model based in Sandton. This role is crucial for enhancing their software development lifecycle by implementing and managing robust CI/CD pipelines, automation tools, and cloud infrastructure. You will play a key role in bridging the gap between development and operations, ensuring faster, more reliable software delivery. If you are passionate about automation, cloud technologies, and improving development efficiency, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines for application deployment and testing.
• Manage and automate cloud infrastructure on platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools.
• Implement and maintain monitoring, logging, and alerting systems to ensure system health and performance.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to troubleshoot issues and optimize deployment processes.
• Develop scripts and automation tools to streamline operational tasks and improve efficiency.
• Ensure the security and compliance of the infrastructure and deployment processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in a DevOps or similar role.
• Proven experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, or similar.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proficiency in scripting languages like Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Experience with configuration management tools (Ansible, Chef, Puppet) is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a hybrid team.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering a mix of remote and in-office work.
• Opportunities for professional growth and training.
• Access to modern DevOps tools and technologies.
• Collaborative work environment in Sandton with a focus on continuous improvement.

Reference number for this position is GZ61508 which is a permanent position based in Rosebank offering a salary of R1.4m per annum, negotiable based on experience and ability.