Senior Devops Engineer

Dxc Technology Inc.; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology services company in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to lead the design and implementation of cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in DevOps and cloud-native systems, with expertise in automation and monitoring. This role requires collaboration with development, QA, and operations teams to ensure high-quality application delivery. The company offers a flexible and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Flexible work model

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Strong experience in DevOps, Cloud Engineering, or Site Reliability Engineering.
• Proven track record of managing complex, high-availability systems in production.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable cloud infrastructure.
• Build and optimise CI/CD pipelines using various tools.
• Automate provisioning and configuration.
• Implement monitoring and alerting solutions.
• Apply security best practices in deployments.

Skills

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

IaC tools (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation)

Containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)

CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps)

Scripting languages (Bash, Python, Go)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Datadog)

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior DevOps Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and management of our cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines.

The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in automation, monitoring, and cloud‑native systems, and will work closely with software development, QA, and operations teams to ensure reliable, secure, and scalable delivery of applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Infrastructure Management – Design, implement, and maintain scalable cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Automation & CI/CD – Build and optimise CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps.
• Configuration Management – Automate provisioning and configuration using Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
• Monitoring & Performance – Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, Datadog) to ensure system health and performance.
• Security & Compliance – Apply security best practices for infrastructure, access control, and application deployments.
• Collaboration – Work closely with developers to streamline deployment processes and troubleshoot issues in staging and production.
• Incident Response – Lead root‑cause analysis, post‑mortem reviews, and system recovery procedures.
• Innovation & Best Practices – Stay updated with industry trends and drive continuous improvement in DevOps processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Strong experience in DevOps, Cloud Engineering, or Site Reliability Engineering.
• Proven track record of managing complex, high‑availability systems in production.

Technical Skills

• Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Proficiency in IaC tools (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation).
• Expertise in containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps).
• Knowledge of scripting languages (Bash, Python, Go, etc.).
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Datadog).
• Understanding of networking, security, and load balancing in cloud environments.

Soft Skills

• Excellent problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

At DXC Technology, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. Our work model prioritises in‑person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.