Remote DevOps Engineer - Cloud Infrastructure

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Flexible paid time off

Home office allowance

Training & certifications

Global team

Career growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote DevOps Engineer to join a dynamic software development team. You will design, build, and maintain scalable cloud infrastructure from your home office, focusing on automating deployments and ensuring reliability of cloud-based applications.

You should have hands-on experience with AWS or Azure, Docker and Kubernetes, and proficiency in scripting and IaC tools. This role offers full remote work from anywhere in South Africa with collaboration across

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer with cloud infra focus.
• Deep expertise in at least one major cloud platform (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Scripting in Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Hands-on with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI).
• IaC using Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
• Containerization with Docker and orchestration via Kubernetes.
• Strong networking and security in cloud environments.
• Excellent problem-solving and collaboration for remote work.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable cloud infrastructure on platforms like AWS or Azure.
• Develop, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated deployment and testing.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and deployment using Terraform, Ansible, or Chef.
• Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and ensure high availability and scalability.
• Manage container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes or Docker Swarm.
• Implement and maintain robust security practices for cloud environments and applications.
• Collaborate with development and QA teams to streamline the software development lifecycle.
• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure and deployment-related issues in production environments.
• Manage logging, monitoring, and alerting systems to ensure system health.
• Stay current with emerging DevOps tools, technologies, and best practices.

Skills

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

CI/CD automation

Scripting (Python Bash PowerShell)

Terraform / IaC

Docker & Kubernetes

Networking & security

Remote collaboration

Automation mindset

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

CloudFormation

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

GitLab CI

CircleCI

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic and innovative software development company, is seeking a highly skilled Remote DevOps Engineer to join their expanding technical team. This is a fully remote position, offering the opportunity to work from anywhere in South Africa. You will be instrumental in bridging the gap between software development and IT operations, focusing on building and maintaining robust, scalable, and automated cloud infrastructure. Your primary responsibilities will involve designing, implementing, and managing CI/CD pipelines, automating deployment processes, and ensuring the reliability and performance of our client's cloud-based applications. We are looking for a proactive individual with a passion for automation, a deep understanding of cloud technologies (particularly AWS or Azure), and experience with containerisation tools like Docker and Kubernetes. This role requires strong collaboration skills, excellent problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to work autonomously in a remote setting. This is an outstanding chance to join a forward-thinking organisation that embraces cutting-edge technologies and fosters a culture of continuous improvement and innovation, allowing you to shape critical infrastructure from your home office.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable and reliable cloud infrastructure on platforms like AWS or Azure.
• Develop, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated application deployment and testing.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and application deployment using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or Chef.
• Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to ensure high availability and scalability.
• Manage container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes or Docker Swarm.
• Implement and maintain robust security practices for cloud environments and applications.
• Collaborate closely with development and QA teams to streamline the software development lifecycle.
• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure and deployment-related issues in production environments.
• Manage logging, monitoring, and alerting systems to ensure system health and proactively identify potential problems.
• Stay current with emerging DevOps tools, technologies, and best practices, and advocate for their adoption where appropriate.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer or in a similar role with a focus on cloud infrastructure.
• Strong expertise in at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI).
• Experience with infrastructure as code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible).
• Familiarity with containerisation technologies (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Solid understanding of networking concepts and security best practices in cloud environments.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, essential for remote teamwork.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Our client offers a highly competitive salary commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package tailored for remote employees. This includes excellent health and wellness benefits, a substantial retirement savings plan, and flexible paid time off policies. A home office allowance is provided to ensure a productive and comfortable remote workspace. Continuous learning and professional development are strongly encouraged, with opportunities for certifications and training. Join a globally distributed, innovative team that is shaping the future of software delivery. This role offers significant career growth potential within a company that truly values its remote workforce.

• excellent health and wellness benefits
• a substantial retirement savings plan
• flexible paid time off policies
• A home office allowance is provided to ensure a productive and comfortable remote workspace.
• Continuous learning and professional development are strongly encouraged, with opportunities for certifications and training.
• Join a globally distributed, innovative team that is shaping the future of software delivery.
• This role offers significant career growth potential within a company that truly values its remote workforce.