Senior AWS DevOps Engineer

Relx Plc; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Inpatient and Outpatient Insurance

Life Assurance Policies

Modern Family Benefits

Long Service Award

Celebratory Allowance/Gifts

Festival Allowance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Working Arrangements

Access to Learning and Development Resources

Job summary

A global information provider in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior AWS DevOps Engineer to enhance their CI/CD platform. The role involves designing and maintaining infrastructure as code, developing Jenkins templates, and improving observability in delivery pipelines. Candidates should have strong AWS, Terraform skills, and Python experience. The position offers flexible working arrangements and various family benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience working with AWS and infrastructure as code.
• Experience in CI/CD platforms using Jenkins.
• Strong Python skills for automation.
• Good understanding of Docker and deployment strategies.
• Experience with security and compliance in engineering workflows.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain infrastructure using Terraform.
• Support CI/CD pipelines and integration of security checks.
• Collaborate with teams to improve delivery processes.
• Mentor team members in CI/CD best practices.

Skills

Hands-on experience with AWS

Terraform and/or AWS CloudFormation

CI/CD experience with Jenkins

Strong Python skills

Container deployment practices

Observability tools like Open Telemetry

Strong troubleshooting skills

Experience with GitHub Actions and/or Azure DevOps

Kubernetes

Job description

.Senior AWS DevOps Engineer page is loaded## Senior AWS DevOps Engineerlocations: Cape Town: Johannesburgtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R110784**About our Team****LexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,800 employees worldwide, is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. Our company has been a long-time leader in deploying AI and advanced technologies to the legal market to improve productivity and transform the overall business and practice of law, deploying ethical and powerful generative AI solutions with a flexible, multi-model approach that prioritizes using the best model from today’s top model creators for each individual legal use case.****About the role**As a Senior AWS DevOps Engineer, you will help shape and evolve our global CI/CD platform. You will work closely with development teams to deliver secure, reliable, and scalable delivery pipelines, alongside infrastructure-as-code templates and reusable tooling that enable teams to ship software efficiently and consistently. You will contribute to shared platform capabilities including Jenkins pipelines and shared libraries, Terraform and CloudFormation modules, Python-based tooling, and GitOps practices that support secure and observable deployments across AWS and other environments.**Responsibilities*** Design, build, and maintain infrastructure as code using Terraform and/or AWS CloudFormation.* Develop and support Jenkins shared libraries, pipeline templates, and reusable deployment patterns, and support the migration of legacy pipelines to standardised CI/CD approaches supported by reusable tools, clear documentation, and well-defined best practices.* Integrate automated security, quality, and compliance checks into CI/CD pipelines And Improve observability across delivery and runtime environments using tools such as Open Telemetry.* Build and support Python-based tooling, packages, and automation that improve platform capability and developer experience.* Use AI tools in day-to-day engineering workflows to improve efficiency, support delivery, and enhance ways of working.* Collaborate with application teams to design CI/CD flows that balance team needs with platform standards And Create and maintain onboarding guides, technical documentation, and best practices to support adoption and self-service.* Provide operational support for team-owned pipelines and platform components, including support during critical incidents or emergency situations where broader engineering assistance is needed.* Mentor team members and contribute to a collaborative culture of continuous improvement.**Requirements*** Hands-on experience working with AWS and infrastructure as code using Terraform and/or AWS CloudFormation across a range of environments.* Strong experience designing, building, and supporting CI/CD platforms, with practical expertise in Jenkins, including shared libraries, pipeline templates, reusable deployment patterns, and modernizing legacy pipelines.* Strong Python skills, including building reusable tooling, automation, or internal packages that improve platform capability and developer experience.* Good understanding of container and deployment practices, including Docker, ECR, GitOps, and blue/green or similar deployment strategies.* Experience integrating security, quality, and compliance controls into engineering workflows and CI/CD pipelines.* Experience improving observability across delivery and runtime environments, ideally using Open Telemetry and related monitoring practices.* Strong troubleshooting and operational support experience, including diagnosing pipeline and platform issues and supporting critical incidents when needed.* Strong communication, collaboration, and documentation skills, with the ability to work effectively across global teams and create clear technical guidance, onboarding material, and best practices.* Experience mentoring or supporting other engineers and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement.* Practical experience using AI tools in daily engineering workflows to improve productivity and delivery outcomes, along with a willingness to learn, adapt, and keep developing new skills.* Experience with GitHub Actions and/or Azure DevOps, Kubernetes, particularly the ability to troubleshoot issues in Kubernetes-hosted environments and identify whether the root cause is likely to sit with the platform, the application, or another team.**Working for you:**"We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:-Medical Inpatient and Outpatient Insurance: Coverage for self and family's healthcare needs.-Life Assurance Policies: Providing financial security for your loved ones.-Modern Family Benefits: Support for maternity, paternity, and adoption needs.-Long Service Award: Recognition for your dedication and loyalty.-Celebratory Allowance/Gifts: Marking special occasions to celebrate with you.-Festival Allowance on Chinese New Year: Enhancing the joy of cultural festivities.-Employee Assistance Program: Access support for personal and work-related challenges.-Flexible Working Arrangements: Balance work and personal life effectively.-Access to Learning and Development Resources: Empowering your professional growth."**About the business:**LexisNexis Legal & Professional(R) provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision-making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis(R) and Nexis(R) services.**We know your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. We are delighted to offer country specific benefits. Click** **to access benefits specific to your location.**We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our or please contact 1-855-833-5120.**Criminals may pose as recruiters asking for money or personal information. We never request money or banking details from job applicants. Learn more about spotting and avoiding scams** **.**Please read our .We are an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.***USA Job Seekers:***.[](blob:https://relx.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/9d6a1ed1-55a6-42f8-8c4b-cbcf71da1f47)0:00 / 3:41RELX is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers, enabling them to make better decisions, get better results and be more productive.Our purpose is to benefit society by developing products that help researchers advance scientific knowledge; doctors and nurses improve the lives of patients; lawyers promote the rule of law and achieve justice and fair results for their clients; businesses and governments prevent fraud; consumers access financial services and get fair prices on insurance; and customers learn about markets and complete transactions.Our purpose guides our actions beyond the products that we develop. It defines us as a company. Every day across RELX our employees are inspired to undertake initiatives that make unique contributions to society and the communities in which we operate.