Remote Senior DevOps Engineer: CI/CD & Cloud Automation

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 1,361,000 - 2,042,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive contractor rates

Flexible remote working arrangement

Opportunity for longer-term engagement

Global and dynamic team

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer for a remote contract role. You will design, build, and manage robust CI/CD pipelines, implement infrastructure as code, and drive containerization with Docker and Kubernetes across multi-cloud environments.

You will automate build, test, and deployment processes, monitor systems, and mentor teams to optimize software delivery. This remote position offers global collaboration and exposure to diverse projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field
• Proven DevOps expertise with a focus on CI/CD automation
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Bash, Python, PowerShell)
• Strong experience with CI/CD tools and IaC
• Solid knowledge of containers, orchestration, and cloud platforms
• Understanding of networking and security in cloud environments
• Excellent remote communication and collaboration skills

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable CI/CD pipelines
• Implement and manage infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible)
• Automate build, test, and deployment processes across environments
• Develop containerization strategies and orchestrate with Kubernetes
• Monitor performance, troubleshoot, and ensure high availability
• Collaborate with development and operations to improve deployment processes
• Manage cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP) for dev/prod
• Embed security best practices into pipelines and infrastructure
• Provide guidance and mentorship on DevOps practices
• Contribute to automation and cloud adoption strategy for remote teams

Skills

CI/CD automation

Bash

Python

PowerShell

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in CS/Engineering or related

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab CI

CircleCI

Azure DevOps

Terraform

Ansible

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

GCP

Job description

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer for a remote contract role. You will design, build, and manage robust CI/CD pipelines, implement infrastructure as code, and drive containerization with Docker and Kubernetes across multi-cloud environments.

You will automate build, test, and deployment processes, monitor systems, and mentor teams to optimize software delivery. This remote position offers global collaboration and exposure to diverse projects.