Senior DevOps Engineer

Placements24; Richards Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 850,000 - 1,250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Comprehensive medical aid and pension

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to bridge software development and IT operations, focusing on automating build, deployment, and infrastructure management. You will work with cloud technologies and CI/CD pipelines to ensure reliability, scalability, and security across the platform.

The role emphasizes collaboration with development and QA teams to troubleshoot production issues and optimize deployments in a hybrid work environment in Richards Bay, South Africa.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in DevOps, system administration, or software engineering with a focus on infrastructure.
• Proficiency in Bash, Python, or PowerShell.
• Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, and GCP core services.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated building, testing, and deployment of applications.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform or Ansible.
• Monitor system performance, availability, and security, implementing proactive measures to prevent issues.
• Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure on AWS, Azure, and GCP.

Skills

Bash

Python

PowerShell

AWS

Azure

GCP

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive Senior DevOps Engineer to enhance their operational efficiency in Richards Bay . This role is crucial for bridging the gap between software development and IT operations, focusing on automating and streamlining our build, deployment, and infrastructure management processes. You will work with cutting-edge cloud technologies and CI/CD pipelines to ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of our systems. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated engineer to make a significant impact on our development lifecycle and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated building, testing, and deployment of applications.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or Ansible.
• Monitor system performance, availability, and security, implementing proactive measures to prevent issues.
• Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure on platforms such as AWS or Azure.
• Collaborate with development and QA teams to troubleshoot production issues and improve system reliability.
• Implement and manage containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes for scalable deployments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in DevOps, system administration, or software engineering with a focus on infrastructure.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or PowerShell.
• Hands‑on experience with cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their core services.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with regular performance reviews.
• Hybrid work model offering a balance between office and remote work.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund contributions.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional certifications.
• A supportive team environment focused on innovation and collaboration.
• Access to modern tools and technologies in a dynamic industry.