Senior DevOps Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health insurance

Performance-based bonuses

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane seeks a Senior DevOps Engineer to bridge development and IT operations in a hybrid role.

You will design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines, automate cloud infrastructure, and ensure scalable, high-availability deployments using Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, and Ansible.

Join a team focused on modernization, automation, and continuous improvement with exposure to AWS/Azure/GCP and modern tooling in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in DevOps or related role (SRE, Systems Administration).
• Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Bash, Python) and configuration management tools.
• Hands-on containerization and orchestration with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI).
• Excellent understanding of system monitoring, logging, and networking concepts.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment processes.
• Manage and automate cloud infrastructure using Terraform and Ansible.

Skills

SRE expertise

Cloud proficiency

Scripting (Bash/Python)

CI/CD concepts

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

GitLab CI/CircleCI

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a skilled Senior DevOps Engineer to join their team in Polokwane. This hybrid role is integral to bridging the gap between software development and IT operations, ensuring efficient, reliable, and scalable deployment of our applications. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing our CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, and cloud environments. We value a proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to continuous improvement. This is an excellent opportunity to work with modern technologies and contribute to a high-performing engineering culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment processes.
• Manage and automate cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP) using tools like Terraform and Ansible.
• Implement and maintain containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions to ensure high availability and reliability.
• Collaborate with development teams to optimize application deployment and operational efficiency.
• Develop and enforce infrastructure as code (IaC) best practices.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in DevOps or a related role (e.g., SRE, Systems Administration).
• Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python) and configuration management tools.
• Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI).
• Excellent understanding of system monitoring, logging, and networking concepts.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for professional growth and certifications.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.