Remote DevOps Engineer - Infrastructure Automation

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 650,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Health insurance

Professional development

Flexible working hours

Remote work from anywhere

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Remote DevOps Engineer to join a globally distributed team. You will design and maintain automated deployment pipelines, implement IaC, and optimize cloud infrastructure on AWS/Azure, focusing on reliability and scalability.

You will collaborate with development and security teams to reinforce CI/CD, containerization with Docker and Kubernetes, and scripting in Python/Bash/Go, all while enjoying a fully remote role with flexible hours and ongoing professional

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer or in a similar role.
• Hands-on experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Expertise in scripting languages like Python, Bash, or Go; Kubernetes and Docker proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines for efficient software deployment.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and monitoring with IaC tools.
• Develop and maintain scalable cloud infrastructure on AWS or Azure.
• Ensure reliability, performance, and security of production systems.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to troubleshoot infrastructure issues.
• Implement and manage containerization using Docker and Kubernetes.

Skills

DevOps experience

AWS

Azure

Terraform

CloudFormation

Ansible

Python

Bash

Go

Kubernetes

Docker

Networking

Security

Sysadmin

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Ansible

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a motivated and experienced Remote DevOps Engineer to join their globally distributed team. This role is focused on building and maintaining robust, automated infrastructure that supports their cutting-edge software development efforts. You will play a crucial part in enhancing deployment pipelines, ensuring system reliability, and fostering a culture of continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD). This fully remote position offers the flexibility to work from anywhere while contributing to a forward-thinking technology company dedicated to operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines for efficient software deployment.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and monitoring using tools like Terraform and Ansible.
• Develop and maintain scalable cloud infrastructure, primarily on AWS or Azure.
• Ensure the reliability, performance, and security of production systems.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure-related issues.
• Implement and manage containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer or in a similar role.
• Strong proficiency with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure).
• Hands-on experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Expertise in scripting languages like Python, Bash, or Go.
• Familiarity with container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes) and containerization (Docker).
• Solid understanding of networking, security principles, and system administration.

Benefits

• Competitive remote salary and performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible working hours and the ability to work from anywhere.
• Professional development opportunities, including training and certifications.
• A collaborative and innovative remote work culture.