Remote DevOps Engineer

Placements24; Vereeniging; Híbrido; ZAR 800.000 - 1.500.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Fully remote

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Paid time off

Learning opportunities

Global team

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Remote DevOps Engineer to join a fully distributed FinTech team. You will design, implement and manage scalable cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure/GCP), build robust CI/CD pipelines, and apply IaC practices to automate deployments.

You will collaborate with development and operations to enhance performance, security, and reliability, while participating in on-call rotations in a remote-first setup.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in CS/Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of DevOps/SRE experience.
• Proven cloud platform experience (AWS/Azure/GCP) and services (EC2, S3, VPC, IAM).

Responsabilidades

• Design, implement, and manage scalable cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Develop and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment.
• Implement and manage Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/Ansible/Chef).
• Automate operations with Python/Bash/PowerShell.
• Monitor performance, optimize, and secure cloud environments.
• Manage Docker containers and Kubernetes orchestration.
• Support on-call rotations and incident response.
• Collaborate with development teams to resolve deployment issues.
• Establish logging, monitoring and alerting systems.

Conocimientos

Cloud platforms

CI/CD pipelines

Scripting

IaC

Docker/Kubernetes

Security best practices

On-call rotations

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Herramientas

CI/CD Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Chef

CloudFormation

Docker

Kubernetes

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client, a leading innovator in the FinTech sector, is looking for a skilled Remote DevOps Engineer to join their fully distributed team. This is an exceptional opportunity to work remotely and play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and managing our cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines. You will be instrumental in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of our software delivery processes. The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of cloud technologies, automation tools, and best practices in infrastructure as code. You will collaborate closely with development and operations teams to streamline workflows, enhance system performance, and foster a culture of continuous integration and continuous delivery. This remote-first role is perfect for a proactive and experienced DevOps professional eager to make a significant impact on critical infrastructure without geographic limitations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage scalable and resilient cloud infrastructure on platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Develop and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines for automated building, testing, and deployment of applications.
• Implement and manage infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Automate operational tasks using scripting languages like Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions for optimization.
• Ensure the security of cloud environments through the implementation of best practices and security tools.
• Manage containerization platforms like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
• Collaborate with development teams to troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure and deployment-related issues.
• Establish and maintain system logging, monitoring, and alerting systems.
• Participate in on-call rotations and respond to production incidents.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a DevOps or SRE role.
• Proven experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), including services like EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, etc.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI, or Azure DevOps.
• Proficiency in infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform, Ansible, or Chef.
• Strong scripting skills in Python, Bash, or another relevant language.
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Solid understanding of networking concepts, security best practices, and system monitoring tools.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fully remote and agile team environment.
• Experience with microservices architecture is a plus.

Benefits

• Fully remote position offering maximum flexibility and work-life balance.
• Competitive salary package and potential for bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Opportunities for continuous learning, certifications, and professional development.
• Collaborative and inclusive global team culture.
• Access to cutting-edge cloud technologies and DevOps tools.
• Direct impact on the scalability and reliability of critical financial platforms.