Senior DevOps Engineer - Automation

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Professional development budget

Flexible remote work

Team collaboration

Modern tech stacks

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Senior DevOps Engineer in Mossel Bay to enhance the software development lifecycle. You will automate build, deployment, and operations while ensuring scalable, reliable systems, collaborating with development and QA teams on CI/CD best practices and cloud automation.

The role offers remote work flexibility and the chance to work with modern tech stacks in a collaborative, innovation-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in a DevOps or Systems Engineering role.
• Strong proficiency with scripting languages (Python, Bash) and configuration management tools.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their services.
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD tools.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a remote team environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage robust CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and management using Ansible, Terraform, or Chef.
• Develop and maintain monitoring, logging, and alerting systems for system health and performance.
• Implement and manage containerization technologies like Docker and orchestrators such as Kubernetes.
• Collaborate with development teams to troubleshoot and resolve production issues, focusing on root cause analysis and prevention.
• Champion DevOps culture and best practices throughout the organization.

Skills

5+ years experience

Python

Bash

CI/CD

remote teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Azure DevOps

Ansible

Terraform

Chef

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and skilled Senior DevOps Engineer to enhance their software development lifecycle in Mossel Bay. This role is critical for automating build, deployment, and operational processes, ensuring the efficiency, scalability, and reliability of our client's systems. You will work closely with development and QA teams to implement best practices in continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD). This is an excellent opportunity to leverage your expertise in automation and cloud technologies within a collaborative environment that values innovation and technical excellence, offering remote work flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage robust CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and management using tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or Chef.
• Develop and maintain monitoring, logging, and alerting systems to ensure system health and performance.
• Implement and manage containerization technologies like Docker and orchestrators such as Kubernetes.
• Collaborate with development teams to troubleshoot and resolve production issues, focusing on root cause analysis and prevention.
• Champion DevOps culture and best practices throughout the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in a DevOps or Systems Engineering role.
• Strong proficiency with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) and configuration management tools.
• Hands‑on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their associated services.
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD tools.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a remote team environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package with performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Budget for professional development, training, and certifications.
• Flexible remote work options allowing for a great work-life balance.
• Collaborative and supportive team culture focused on continuous improvement.
• Opportunity to work with modern technology stacks and innovative projects.