Senior DevOps Engineer

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; Vor Ort; ZAR 900.000 - 1.200.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health benefits

Performance bonuses

Career development opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 in Kimberley, Northern Cape, seeks a Senior DevOps Engineer to strengthen cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and security across platforms.

You will collaborate with development and operations teams to automate deployment, implement IaC with Terraform/Ansible, and manage Docker/Kubernetes on AWS/Azure/GCP, with a focus on reliability and scalability.

The role offers a dynamic FinTech environment, strong career growth, and exposure to cutting-edge cloud technologies.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years in a DevOps or Systems Engineering role.
• Proven experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Strong CI/CD expertise (Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI).
• Scripting in Bash, Python, or PowerShell.

Aufgaben

• Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment processes.
• Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure on AWS/Azure/GCP.
• Develop and maintain IaC using Terraform or Ansible.
• Implement and manage Docker and Kubernetes.
• Monitor system performance and proactively resolve issues.
• Ensure cloud security and compliance across environments.
• Collaborate with development teams to troubleshoot infrastructure issues.
• Automate operational tasks to improve efficiency.
• Develop and maintain system documentation and runbooks.
• Stay updated with DevOps best practices and emerging technologies.

Kenntnisse

Cloud platforms

CI/CD tooling

Scripting

Docker

Kubernetes

IaC

Networking basics

Agile/Scrum

Security basics

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

CloudFormation

Jenkins

GitLab CI

CircleCI

Docker

Kubernetes

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly expanding FinTech company in Kimberley, Northern Cape , is seeking an experienced Senior DevOps Engineer to enhance their cloud infrastructure and deployment pipelines. This critical role involves automating and streamlining our software development and deployment processes, ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of our systems. You will work closely with development and operations teams to foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in cloud platforms, CI/CD, infrastructure as code, and system administration. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic team and make a significant impact on the technological foundation of a leading FinTech organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage robust CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment processes.
• Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure on platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or Ansible.
• Implement and manage containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Monitor system performance, identify potential issues, and implement proactive solutions.
• Ensure the security and compliance of cloud environments and applications.
• Collaborate with development teams to troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure-related issues.
• Automate operational tasks and processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort.
• Develop and maintain system documentation and operational procedures.
• Stay current with industry best practices and emerging DevOps technologies.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a DevOps or Systems Engineering role.
• Proven experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), including services like EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, etc.
• Strong expertise in CI/CD tools and methodologies (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI).
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or PowerShell.
• Hands-on experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Experience with infrastructure as code tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation).
• Solid understanding of networking concepts, security principles, and monitoring tools.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, performance bonuses, and extensive opportunities for professional development. Employees benefit from working with cutting-edge technologies and a collaborative team environment in our Kimberley office. We provide a clear career path and encourage continuous learning. This role offers the chance to be part of a growing and innovative FinTech company.