Senior DevOps Engineer

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Remote; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Remote work flexibility

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer for a fully remote team. You will design robust CI/CD pipelines, manage cloud infrastructure across AWS/Azure/GCP, and automate deployment and configuration tasks using Terraform, Ansible, and scripting languages.

The role emphasizes security, scalability, and collaboration with development teams. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in DevOps, deep container experience with Docker/Kubernetes, and hands-on experience with Jenkins or GitLab CI.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of DevOps experience with infrastructure as code.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) required.
• Proficient with Docker, Kubernetes and CI/CD tooling.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage CI/CD pipelines for scalable deployments.
• Oversee cloud infrastructure with a focus on security and cost.
• Develop automation scripts for provisioning and config management.
• Monitor, log, and alert for high availability and performance.
• Collaborate with Dev and QA to resolve stack issues.

Skills

CI/CD

Cloud platforms

Docker

Kubernetes

Scripting (Python, Bash)

Terraform

Ansible

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Chef

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior DevOps Engineer to join their fully remote team. This role is crucial for building and maintaining a reliable, scalable, and efficient infrastructure that supports our client's cutting-edge software products. You will be responsible for automating development and deployment processes, managing cloud infrastructure, and ensuring the stability and security of production environments. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned professional who thrives in a remote-first culture, enjoys solving complex technical challenges, and is passionate about driving best practices in continuous integration and continuous delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Design, implement, and manage robust CI/CD pipelines to automate software builds, testing, and deployments. Manage and maintain cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP), focusing on scalability, security, and cost-effectiveness. Develop and maintain automation scripts for infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and operational tasks using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or Chef. Implement and manage monitoring, logging, and alerting systems to ensure high availability and performance of applications and infrastructure. Collaborate with development and QA teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues across the stack. Champion and implement DevOps best practices, promoting a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in DevOps engineering or a related field. Proficiency with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and associated services. Strong experience with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools such as Kubernetes. Expertise in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell) and Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation). Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI) and configuration management tools. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills, essential for effective remote teamwork.

Benefits

Competitive annual salary and performance-based bonuses. Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage. Generous paid time off and flexible remote working arrangements. Opportunities for professional development, certifications, and attending industry events. A supportive and forward-thinking remote work environment focused on innovation and employee growth.