Senior DevOps Engineer

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Hybrid work environment

Learning & certifications

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to join their Richards Bay team. The role focuses on streamlining software development and deployment, ensuring high availability, and enhancing performance across hybrid environments.

You will build and maintain CI/CD pipelines, automate cloud infrastructure, and strengthen monitoring and security practices while collaborating with development and operations teams in the KwaZulu-Natal region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field.
• 5+ years in DevOps or systems engineering roles.
• Proficiency with scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Hands-on experience with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms and infrastructure as code (IaC) principles.
• Experience with monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK stack.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated building, testing, and deployment.
• Manage and automate cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP) using IaC tools.
• Implement and maintain monitoring, logging, and alerting systems for health and performance.
• Collaborate with development teams to optimize deployment and operations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure and deployment issues; ensure security best practices are integrated.

Skills

Python

Bash

PowerShell

Cloud platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Ansible

Prometheus

Grafana

ELK stack

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a skilled Senior DevOps Engineer to join their growing team in Richards Bay . This role is crucial for streamlining our software development and deployment processes, ensuring high availability, and enhancing system performance. You will work closely with development and operations teams to implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines, automate infrastructure, and foster a culture of collaboration. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced DevOps professional to make a significant impact on our technological infrastructure and operational efficiency in the KwaZulu-Natal region.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated building, testing, and deployment.
• Manage and automate cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP) using tools like Terraform or Ansible.
• Implement and maintain monitoring, logging, and alerting systems to ensure system health and performance.
• Collaborate with development teams to optimize application deployment and operational efficiency.
• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure and deployment issues promptly.Ensure security best practices are integrated into all aspects of the infrastructure and deployment processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in DevOps or systems engineering roles.
• Proficiency with scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Hands-on experience with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms and infrastructure as code (IaC) principles.
• Experience with monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK stack.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits package.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional certifications.
• A hybrid work environment in Richards Bay , promoting collaboration and flexibility.
• Engaging projects and a supportive team atmosphere focused on innovation.