Senior DevOps Engineer

Plus1X Solutions (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 100 000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions company in Cape Town is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to enhance their website experience and ensure the resilience and scalability of their technical environments. The role requires over 5 years of DevOps experience, expertise in AWS, and proficiency with Docker and Linux. You will design secure infrastructure and manage CI/CD processes while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Competitive compensation is included.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in regulated industries with compliance and cybersecurity requirements is a plus.
• Proficient with orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure infrastructure and automation solutions.
• Manage and maintain CI/CD tools.
• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure issues.
• Collaborate with teams to optimize workflows.

Skills

5+ years of experience in DevOps

Technical support in production environments

Expertise with AWS

Linux system administration

Hands-on experience with Docker

Problem-solving skills

Effective communication

Collaborative in cross-functional teams

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior DevOps Engineer to drive customer growth, enhance engagement, and improve our website experience. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the resilience, security, and scalability of our technical environments, safeguarding both customer and staff operations.

Essential Competencies

• 5+ years of experience in a similar DevOps role
• Proven expertise in providing technical support in production environments
• Expertise with cloud-based collaboration tools, specifically AWS
• Strong experience with Linux-based infrastructures and Linux system administration
• Hands-on experience with Docker containers and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes or Nomad
• Excellent problem-solving skills and effective communication
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams
• Prior experience in regulated industries with compliance and cybersecurity requirements is a plus

Key Accountabilities

• Design and implement secure infrastructure and automation solutions for development, testing, and production environments.
• Manage and maintain CI / CD tools to accelerate software development and ensure seamless deployment.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation of DevOps processes and systems.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve infrastructure issues across development, test, and production environments to minimize downtime and ensure high availability and performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize development workflows and ensure smooth operations
• Develop and maintain the Internal Developer Platform (IDP) and associated tools to enable rapid deployment and effective monitoring of custom applications at scale.
• Implement and uphold operational standards and processes to ensure best practices.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and tools to leverage current best practices.