Mr D - Senior DevOps Engineer

Takealot Group; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 400 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a talented Senior DevOps Engineer to join their dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you'll ensure the reliability and performance of cloud infrastructure while utilizing cutting-edge technologies. You'll design scalable systems using AWS services, manage Kubernetes deployments, and automate processes with CI/CD pipelines. This position offers a hybrid working model, allowing you to balance remote work and in-office collaboration. Join a culture that promotes continuous learning, mentorship, and exciting social events while working with the latest tech tools. If you're ready for a challenge and want to build something great, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Flexible Total Remuneration Package

Hybrid working model

Mentorship programme

Access to online learning platforms

Regular social events

Birthday leave

Latest tech tools

Confidential counselling and legal support

Free parking

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in a software/technology environment required.
• Certifications in AWS or Kubernetes are advantageous.
• Experience in a DevOps or SRE role is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage scalable cloud infrastructure using AWS services.
• Deploy and manage applications in Kubernetes environments.
• Automate deployments with CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitHub Actions.

Skills

AWS Expertise

Kubernetes Proficiency

Programming Skills (Python, Golang)

Observability Tools (Grafana, OpenTelemetry)

Database Technologies (OpenSearch, Aurora RDS)

Streaming Platforms (Kafka)

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Problem-solving Skills

Communication Skills

Collaboration Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Engineering

Advanced Diploma in relevant fields

Tools

AWS Services (EC2, Lambda, Aurora RDS, DynamoDB)

Kubernetes

Grafana

OpenTelemetry

Terraform

Docker

GitHub Actions

AWS CodeBuild

OpenSearch/Elasticsearch

Kafka

Job description

Mr D, a 100% subsidiary of takealot.com, is looking for a talented, motivated and results-oriented Senior DevOps Engineer.

We are a young, dynamic, hyper growth company looking for smart, creative, hard-working people with integrity to join us. We offer a market related, Total Remuneration Package which allows full flexibility according to your needs, a great work environment and a promise that you won’t be bored as long as you are prepared for a challenge and want to build something great.

As a Senior DevOps/SRE Engineer you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and performance of our cloud infrastructure, utilizing cutting-edge technologies and industry best practices.

This position reports to the DevOps and Security Engineering Manager.

Your mission, should you choose to accept it:

• Cloud Infrastructure Management: Design, implement, and manage scalable and resilient infrastructure using AWS services like EC2, Lambda, Aurora RDS PostgreSQL, and DynamoDB.
• Container Orchestration: Deploy, manage, and scale applications in Kubernetes.
• Monitoring & Observability: Set up and maintain comprehensive monitoring using Grafana Cloud, Mimir, Loki, Tempo, and OpenTelemetry.
• CI/CD Integration: Automate deployments with robust CI/CD pipelines. Familiarity with tools like GitHub Actions and AWS CodeBuild is essential.
• Log Management & Analysis: Utilize tools like OpenSearch/Elasticsearch and Loki for log analysis and troubleshooting.
• Scripting & Automation: Develop scripts and tools using Python and Golang to automate tasks and processes.
• Database Management: Manage and optimize data workflows across databases like Aurora RDS PostgreSQL and DynamoDB.
• Stream Processing: Work with Kafka for real-time data processing and integration workflows.
• Incident Management: Participate in on-call rotations, providing expertise in incident resolution and system troubleshooting.

The skills we need:

• AWS Expertise: Deep understanding of AWS services and cloud architecture best practices.
• Kubernetes Proficiency: Hands-on experience in deploying and managing Kubernetes clusters.
• Programming Skills: Proficiency in Python and Golang for automation and development.
• Observability Tools: Experience with Grafana, OpenTelemetry, Mimir, Loki, and Tempo.
• Database Technologies: Knowledge of OpenSearch/Elasticsearch and Aurora RDS PostgreSQL.
• Streaming Platforms: Practical experience with Kafka for data stream processing.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Use tools like Terraform or CloudFormation to manage AWS resources as code.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for continuous learning and staying updated with industry trends.

Nice to have:

• Experience with NoSQL, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, Elasticsearch.
• Experience with common web stack applications (nginx, tornado, FastAPI).
• Experience with messaging platforms (Kafka, Kinesis, SQS, SNS).
• Experience with Google (GCP, Firebase).

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma in Information Systems, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering and a minimum of 5 years experience in a software/technology environment is required.
• In the event that a candidate does not have a Bachelor’s Degree or an Advanced Diploma (in Information Systems, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Engineering), an equivalent experience requirement must be met, which equates to a minimum of 7 years experience in a software/technology environment.
• Certifications in AWS or Kubernetes are advantageous.
• At least 5 years of experience in a DevOps or SRE role.
• 2 - 5 years of experience in Python and Golang for automation, scripting and development.
• AWS Expertise: Preferably 5 years comprehensive experience with AWS services, including EC2, Lambda, DynamoDB, and Aurora RDS PostgreSQL and AWS OpenSearch. Ability to design and manage scalable and resilient cloud architectures.
• Kubernetes Proficiency: Preferably 5 years hands-on experience with deploying, managing, and scaling applications in Kubernetes environments. Practical experience with Helm and ArgoCD. Understanding of containerization concepts and tools like Docker/Podman.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Preferably 5 years experience with IaC tools like Terraform or CloudFormation to manage and automate cloud resources effectively. CloudFormation is preferential.

Let’s talk about life @ Mr D

• The power is in your hands: We offer a market-related, Total Remuneration Package which allows full flexibility according to your needs. Go on, be the master of your own destiny.
• No doors: We aren’t fans of stuffy offices or siloed work environments. See someone you like? High five, collab and make something great.
• Remote working: Do not feel like sitting in traffic, we got you covered! Love water cooler chats and working from home? We offer a hybrid working model for the best of both worlds.
• Mentorship programme: We aren’t kidding when we say the people with the best people win. Now’s your chance to be one of the best, by learning from the best.
• Naspers Tech Community & Online Learning: Share ideas and grow with global industry leaders who are all just a Slack message away. Love to learn? Up-skill with free access to courses on MyAcademy, Udacity, Coursera and more.
• Good times: Get to know the other extraordinary minds in the takealot group during regular social events and out-of-office activities (think hikes, think mini golf, think good times).
• Birthday leave: Cake Day all the way. Enjoy your day off - you deserve it.
• Right tools, right job: Mac or Windows, two monitors or one. Whatever your preference, you’ll work on the latest tech, off the latest tech.
• Help when you need it most: Confidential counselling, legal support and financial guidance, for free, anytime, anywhere.
• Tech stack (for days): Python, Go, AWS, Kafka, Redis, Docker, Kubernetes, IOT/MQTT and all things machine learning. If you build it, they will come.
• Free parking: No more 5km fun runs to your desk (unless you want to).

Like what you see? If you meet the above you are an Extraordinary Mind. Apply today!!

Mr D is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference.