Senior DevOps CI/CD Engineer

e-Merge IT Recruitment; Rosebank; On-site; ZAR 1,190,000 - 1,610,000; Full time

Job summary

e-Merge IT Recruitment is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to help build scalable cloud infrastructure and optimize CI/CD pipelines. You will automate infrastructure, improve reliability, and partner with development teams to accelerate delivery.

The ideal candidate has Azure, Docker/OpenShift/Kubernetes, and Unix/Linux experience, plus a strong scripting mindset and interest in finance. Office-based collaboration is expected in Rosebank, South Africa.

Qualifications

• Strong automation background and scripting skills (Bash/Python/Ksh).
• Experience with Azure and container orchestration (Docker/OpenShift/Kubernetes).
• Unix/Linux expertise with networking and security practices.
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices.
• Interest or experience in finance; strong problem-solving and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Build scalable cloud infrastructure and automated CI/CD pipelines.
• Strengthen system reliability and automate repetitive tasks.
• Collaborate with development teams and work hands-on in the office.
• Participate in architecture discussions and implement DevSecOps practices.

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
• A keen interest in finance
• 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
• DevSecOps experience
• 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.