Senior Devops Engineer

Bvnk Ltd; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote-friendly policy

Health insurance

Training & certifications

Equipment provided

Job summary

Bvnk Ltd in Cape Town is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to design, build and manage scalable cloud infrastructure across AWS, Azure, or GCP, and to lead automated deployment pipelines.

You will implement IaC with Terraform or Ansible, manage container platforms with Docker and Kubernetes, and collaborate with development and QA teams to ensure reliability, security, and on-call readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of hands-on system administration or infrastructure management experience.
• Extensive experience with Azure, AWS, or GCP.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable cloud infrastructure.
• Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated builds and deployments.
• Implement IaC using Terraform or Ansible.
• Automate system administration tasks and optimization.
• Collaborate with development/QA teams to resolve production issues.

Skills

Cloud engineering

CI/CD

Scripting

On-call

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

GitLab CI

CircleCI

PowerShell

Job description

Senior DevOps Engineer

Explore exciting senior DevOps engineer opportunities in Cape Town , South Africa. This role demands expertise in cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP, coupled with strong skills in CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform or Ansible, and containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes . Senior DevOps engineers are crucial for automating and streamlining software development and deployment processes, ensuring system reliability, scalability, and security. If you possess a deep understanding of system administration, scripting languages (Python, Bash), and a passion for continuous improvement, your skills are highly sought after in the dynamic tech scene of Cape Town . This position offers a chance to contribute to innovative projects and drive technological advancements within leading organizations.

Salary

R600,000 – R950,000 per year

Location & Work Type

Cape Town | Hybrid

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable and reliable cloud infrastructure, primarily on AWS/Azure/GCP.
• Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment processes.
• Implement and manage infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Automate system administration tasks and operational processes.
• Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimizations.
• Implement and manage containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Ensure the security and compliance of our infrastructure and applications.
• Collaborate with development and QA teams to troubleshoot and resolve production issues.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for infrastructure and processes.
• Participate in on‑call rotations for incident response and resolution.
• Optimize and secure infrastructure while supporting continuous operational improvements.
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement new technologies and infrastructure best practices.
• Manage global, hybrid infrastructure and identity platforms to ensure uptime, security, and performance.
• Implement identity security controls (Conditional Access, MFA, PIM) and drive transition from Active Directory to Entra ID.
• Provide 3rd and 4th line support for complex issues in collaboration with the Technology and Innovation team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of hands‑on system administration or infrastructure management experience, ideally within the financial services industry.
• Comprehensive expertise in Microsoft Entra ID and identity management, including MFA, PIM, and Conditional Access.
• Strong proficiency in Azure (IaaS, PaaS/SaaS) and Azure Virtual Desktop environments.
• In‑depth knowledge of the Microsoft infrastructure stack, covering Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, IIS, and SQL.
• Experience with Office 365 tools, Microsoft Defender, and Mimecast security solutions.
• Competency in administration and Infrastructure as Code scripting using PowerShell, KQL, and Terraform.
• Solid understanding of IT fundamentals, networking basics, enterprise security concepts, RBAC, and least privilege principles.
• Proven capability in system implementation and complex 3rd and 4th line troubleshooting and support.
• Self‑motivated, proactive, and personable approach with strong communication skills and readiness for out‑of‑hours incident response.
• Experience with On‑call rotations and incident response.
• Experience with project management tools such as Jira.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their services.
• Strong expertise in CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI).
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or Go.
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Solid understanding of networking concepts, security best practices, and monitoring tools.
• Experience with infrastructure as code tools (Terraform, Ansible, Chef, Puppet).
• Excellent problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with demonstrated experience in remote teams.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance‑based incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous vacation and paid time off.
• Professional development opportunities, including training and certifications.
• A fully remote work environment that fosters work‑life balance.
• The chance to work with cutting‑edge technologies and solve complex challenges.
• Annual performance‑based bonus.
• Retirement savings plan with company matching.
• Collaborative and innovative team culture.
• Company‑provided equipment.