Senior Devops Ci/Cd Engineer

E-Merge It Recruitment; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 1,260,000 - 1,540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Competitive salary and bonuses

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional growth and training

Access to modern DevOps tools

Job summary

E-Merge It Recruitment in Sandton/Rosebank area seeks a Senior DevOps Engineer to design and automate CI/CD pipelines, build scalable cloud infrastructure, and improve deployment reliability.

You will bridge development and operations, applying automation, cloud expertise, and security best practices to deliver faster, more confident software releases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years in a DevOps or similar role.
• Proven experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containers (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Scripting in Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Experience with configuration management tools is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving and ability to work in a hybrid team.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines for deployment and testing.
• Manage and automate cloud infrastructure using IaC on AWS/Azure/GCP.
• Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting to ensure health and performance.
• Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot and optimize deployment processes.
• Develop scripts to streamline tasks and improve efficiency.
• Ensure security and compliance of infrastructure and processes.

Skills

Automation

Bash

Python

Azure

Docker

Kubernetes

Unix/Linux

CI/CD

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Azure DevOps

Ansible

Chef

Puppet

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Ready to build, automate, and transform the way technology is delivered? We’re looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer to join an ambitious technology team and play a key role in driving innovation, automation, and operational excellence. You’ll be at the heart of building scalable cloud infrastructure, streamlining CI/CD pipelines , strengthening system reliability, and enabling development teams to deliver faster and more confidently.
If you’re someone who loves solving complex problems, thrives on automation, and enjoys turning great ideas into resilient, high-performing solutions, this could be your next exciting opportunity. You’ll have the chance to make a real impact, work with modern technologies, and help shape the future of a growing technology environment.

What we are looking for:

• Strong background in automation
• Strong skills in Bash, Ksh or Python scripting
• Experience with Azure
• Experience with Docker, OpenShift and/or Kubernetes
• Experience with Unix/Linux
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices
• Knowledge of networking and cybersecurity practices
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Good communication skills, maturity and the ability to work in a team
• Collaboration - the nature of what we do requires us to huddle around whiteboards
• debate solutions with the team, and talk to each other often - this means that we all work together in person in the office
• Depending on the level you apply for, anywhere between 2 and 10+ years of experience in DevOps

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with Helm and ArgoCD
• IaC experience with Terraform and/or Ansible
• Knowledge of SQL
• Ideally, a degree in Computer Science or a related field
• Previous experience in financial services, specifically credit and transactional products

Reference number for this position is GZ61508 which is a permanent position based in Rosebank offering a salary of R1.4m per annum, negotiable based on experience and ability.

Our client is seeking a proactive and experienced DevOps Engineer to join their technology team, operating under a hybrid work model based in Sandton . This role is crucial for enhancing their software development lifecycle by implementing and managing robust CI/CD pipelines, automation tools, and cloud infrastructure. You will play a key role in bridging the gap between development and operations, ensuring faster, more reliable software delivery. If you are passionate about automation, cloud technologies, and improving development efficiency, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.

Our client is seeking a proactive and experienced DevOps Engineer to join their technology team, operating under a hybrid work model based in Sandton . This role is crucial for enhancing their software development lifecycle by implementing and managing robust CI/CD pipelines, automation tools, and cloud infrastructure. You will play a key role in bridging the gap between development and operations, ensuring faster, more reliable software delivery. If you are passionate about automation, cloud technologies, and improving development efficiency, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and experienced DevOps Engineer to join their technology team, operating under a hybrid work model based in Sandton . This role is crucial for enhancing their software development lifecycle by implementing and managing robust CI/CD pipelines, automation tools, and cloud infrastructure. You will play a key role in bridging the gap between development and operations, ensuring faster, more reliable software delivery. If you are passionate about automation, cloud technologies, and improving development efficiency, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines for application deployment and testing.
• Manage and automate cloud infrastructure on platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools.
• Implement and maintain monitoring, logging, and alerting systems to ensure system health and performance.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to troubleshoot issues and optimize deployment processes.
• Develop scripts and automation tools to streamline operational tasks and improve efficiency.
• Ensure the security and compliance of the infrastructure and deployment processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in a DevOps or similar role.
• Proven experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, or similar.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proficiency in scripting languages like Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Experience with configuration management tools (Ansible, Chef, Puppet) is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a hybrid team .

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering a mix of remote and in-office work.
• Opportunities for professional growth and training.
• Access to modern DevOps tools and technologies.
• Collaborative work environment in Sandton with a focus on continuous improvement.