Senior DevOps Engineer

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package

Health and dental insurance

Learning and development

Cutting-edge technologies in Polokwane

Collaborative environment

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to bridge software development and IT operations, focusing on automation, reliability, and scalability of cloud environments. You will design CI/CD pipelines, manage cloud infrastructure with IaC, and implement containerization using Docker and Kubernetes, while monitoring performance and security.

The role demands 5+ years of experience, cloud platform expertise, and strong scripting; a dynamic, collaborative team in Limpopo offers

Qualifications

• 5+ years of DevOps, SRE, or related roles.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Proficient with CI/CD pipelines and tools.
• Experience with Terraform/Ansible/Chef.
• Hands-on with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Scripting in Python/Bash/PowerShell.
• Security best practices and vulnerability management.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage robust CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment processes.
• Manage and automate cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP) using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or Ansible.
• Implement and manage containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions for optimization.
• Develop and maintain scripting for automation tasks (e.g., Bash, Python).
• Ensure system security, implement security best practices, and manage vulnerability assessments.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to troubleshoot issues and improve system reliability.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for infrastructure and processes.
• Stay current with emerging DevOps trends and technologies.

Skills

DevOps

Cloud platforms

CI/CD tools

Infrastructure as Code

Containerization

Scripting (Python/Bash)

Monitoring & Logging

Networking & Security

Communication

Certifications

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Chef

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

GitLab CI

CircleCI

Prometheus

Grafana

ELK Stack

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading technology solutions provider based in Polokwane , is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior DevOps Engineer to join their expanding team. This role is instrumental in bridging the gap between software development and IT operations, focusing on automation, efficiency, and reliability. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of CI/CD pipelines, cloud infrastructure management, containerization, and infrastructure as code. You will play a key role in streamlining development workflows, enhancing system performance, and ensuring the scalability and security of our client's cloud environments. This is a fantastic opportunity to drive significant improvements in operational efficiency within the tech landscape of Limpopo .

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage robust CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment processes.
• Manage and automate cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP) using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or Ansible.
• Implement and manage containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions for optimization.
• Develop and maintain scripting for automation tasks (e.g., Bash, Python).
• Ensure system security, implement security best practices, and manage vulnerability assessments.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to troubleshoot issues and improve system reliability.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for infrastructure and processes.
• Stay current with emerging DevOps trends and technologies.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in DevOps, SRE, or related roles.
• Proven experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their services.
• Expertise in CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI).
• Strong proficiency in IaC tools like Terraform, Ansible, or Chef.
• Hands-on experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proficient in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).
• Solid understanding of networking, security principles, and system administration.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, CKAD) are a plus.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary package.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.
• Engage with cutting-edge technologies in Polokwane .
• Collaborative and forward-thinking work environment.
• Flexible working arrangements.