Senior DevOps Engineer

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus and stock options

Hybrid work model

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Learning & certificates

Job summary

Placements24 in Nelspruit is seeking a highly motivated Senior DevOps Engineer to enhance CI/CD pipelines, automate infrastructure, and ensure reliability and scalability of applications within Mpumalanga.

The role requires expertise in cloud platforms, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and IaC with Terraform/Ansible/Chef, plus strong scripting skills. You will collaborate closely with development and operations teams in a hybrid work setup, with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in DevOps engineering or a related role.
• Experience with cloud platforms AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Strong experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Scripting in Bash or Python and IaC tools like Terraform/Ansible/Chef.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI).
• Solid understanding of networking, security principles, and system administration.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment processes.
• Manage and automate cloud infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Terraform, Ansible, or Chef.
• Implement and manage containerization platforms such as Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
• Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to improve reliability and scalability.
• Develop and maintain robust logging, monitoring, and alerting systems.
• Collaborate with development teams to troubleshoot issues and ensure smooth application deployments.

Skills

DevOps experience

Cloud platforms

Scripting

Networking & security

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Ansible

Chef

Jenkins

GitLab CI

CircleCI

Bash

Python

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly growing software development company in Nelspruit , is looking for a highly motivated and experienced Senior DevOps Engineer to enhance their development and operations processes. You will be instrumental in building and maintaining robust CI/CD pipelines, automating infrastructure, and ensuring the reliability and scalability of their applications. This role demands a strong understanding of cloud technologies, containerization, and automation tools. You'll play a key role in fostering collaboration between development and operations teams, driving efficiency and speed in software delivery within the Mpumalanga region.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment processes.
• Manage and automate cloud infrastructure provisioning and configuration using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or Chef.
• Implement and manage containerization platforms such as Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
• Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to improve reliability and scalability.
• Develop and maintain robust logging, monitoring, and alerting systems.
• Collaborate with development teams to troubleshoot issues and ensure smooth application deployments.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in DevOps engineering or a related role.
• Proficiency with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Strong experience with containerization technologies (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Expertise in scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python) and infrastructure as code (IaC) tools.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or CircleCI.
• Solid understanding of networking, security principles, and system administration.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual bonuses and potential for stock options.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional certificates.