Senior DevOps Engineer

SavageOne Pty Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

SavageOne Pty Ltd in Johannesburg seeks a Senior DevOps Engineer to lead design, implementation, and optimization of our DevOps pipelines and cloud infrastructure.

You will automate builds, tests, deployments, and monitoring, mentoring a growing team while collaborating across product and engineering teams to improve reliability, security, and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in DevOps designing and managing pipelines and infrastructure.
• Expertise in CI/CD, IaC, and cloud technologies.
• Strong scripting in Python, Ruby, or Bash; containerization experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines to automate builds, tests and deployments.
• Architect and manage cloud infrastructure using IaC principles.
• Design monitoring, logging and alerting for visibility into system health.
• Implement configuration management and automation tools to manage deployments.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate DevOps into the software lifecycle.
• Improve reliability, scalability and security through automation.
• Mentor junior DevOps engineers and provide guidance and training.
• Stay updated on emerging DevOps and cloud technologies.

Skills

CI/CD pipelines

Infrastructure as Code

Cloud computing

Scripting & Automation

Leadership & mentorship

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Security & reliability

Docker & Kubernetes

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/IT

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Ansible

Terraform

Job description

Position Summary:

As a Senior DevOps Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the design, implementation, and optimization of our DevOps infrastructure and processes. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to streamline software development, testing, and deployment pipelines, while ensuring scalability, reliability, and security. This role requires a strong technical background, excellent problem-solving skills, and a passion for driving continuous improvement through automation and innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines to automate software build, test, and deployment processes.
• Architect and manage cloud-based infrastructure and services (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) using infrastructure as code principles.
• Design and implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions to ensure visibility into system health and performance.
• Implement and maintain configuration management and automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform) to manage infrastructure and deployments.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate DevOps practices into the software development lifecycle.
• Lead efforts to improve system reliability, scalability, and security through continuous optimization and automation.
• Mentor and coach junior DevOps engineers, providing guidance, training, and support to foster their professional growth and development.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and best practices in DevOps and cloud computing, and recommend innovative solutions to improve efficiency and productivity.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in DevOps or related roles, with a proven track record of designing, implementing, and managing DevOps infrastructure and processes.
• Expertise in CI/CD pipelines, configuration management, infrastructure as code, and cloud computing technologies.
• Strong scripting and automation skills, with proficiency in languages such as Python, Ruby, or Bash.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively work with cross-functional teams.
• Proven leadership and mentoring abilities, with a passion for guiding and developing junior engineers.