Remote Senior DevOps Engineer

Placements24; Gqeberha; Híbrido; ZAR 1.523.000 - 2.538.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Health benefits

Flexible hours

Professional development budget

Performance bonuses

Remote-first culture

Resumo da vaga

Placements24 is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer for a fully remote role. You will design, implement, and manage scalable cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure/GCP), develop CI/CD pipelines, and apply IaC (Terraform/Ansible/CloudFormation) to automate and secure deployments.

You will work with a distributed team to optimize performance, troubleshoot complex issues, and contribute to disaster recovery and business continuity. Strong scripting and cloud security experience are essential.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years in DevOps, SRE, or related infrastructure roles.
• Proven experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Strong scripting skills: Bash, Python, PowerShell.
• Hands-on with CI/CD tooling (Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI).
• Expertise with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Infrastructure as code experience (Terraform, Ansible).
• Networking and security best practices.
• Experience with monitoring/logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK).
• Excellent remote work capability.

Responsabilidades

• Design, implement, and manage scalable cloud infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines.
• Implement IaC using Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
• Monitor performance, identify bottlenecks, optimize.
• Manage Docker and Kubernetes environments.
• Ensure security and compliance of cloud environments.
• Automate operational tasks to improve efficiency.
• Troubleshoot complex deployment issues.
• Collaborate with development and QA for release cycles.
• Contribute to disaster recovery and business continuity planning.

Conhecimentos

Scripting (Bash/Python/PowerShell)

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

CI/CD tooling

Docker & Kubernetes

Security & networking basics

Formação

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Ferramentas

Terraform

Ansible

CloudFormation

Jenkins

GitLab CI / CircleCI

Prometheus/Grafana/ELK

Descrição da vaga

About the Role

This is a fully remote position. Our client, a globally recognized technology solutions provider, is actively seeking an experienced Senior DevOps Engineer to join their distributed team. You will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and managing our client's cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines. This position offers the unique opportunity to work from anywhere, contributing to the development and operational excellence of our cutting-edge software products. You will be instrumental in automating processes, ensuring system reliability, and driving efficiency across our development and operations. The role demands a self-motivated individual with a strong understanding of cloud technologies and a passion for building robust, scalable, and secure systems. You will work with a talented and diverse team, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. This role is pivotal in supporting our global operations and ensuring seamless delivery of our services.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage scalable and reliable cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated building, testing, and deployment.
• Implement infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
• Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimizations.
• Manage containerization platforms such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Ensure the security and compliance of cloud environments.
• Automate operational tasks and processes to improve efficiency.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure and deployment issues.
• Collaborate with development and QA teams to ensure smooth release cycles.
• Contribute to disaster recovery and business continuity planning.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience in DevOps, SRE, or related infrastructure roles.
• Proven experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Strong proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python, PowerShell).
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI).
• Expertise in containerization technologies (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Experience with infrastructure as code tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
• Solid understanding of networking principles and security best practices.
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in a remote setting.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, essential for a distributed team.

Benefits

• This is a fully remote position offering a highly competitive salary, performance bonuses, and comprehensive health benefits.
• Enjoy flexible working hours and the autonomy to manage your workload from anywhere.
• Our client provides a generous budget for professional development, including access to online courses, certifications, and conferences.
• You will be part of a forward-thinking company that values collaboration, innovation, and employee well-being, contributing to impactful projects without the need for a physical office presence.
• This remote role is ideal for experienced professionals seeking autonomy and flexibility.