Senior DevOps Engineer - Automation & Cloud

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Medical aid

Life insurance

Provident fund

Learning opportunities

Conferences

Job summary

Placements24 in Centurion, Gauteng, is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to enhance cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines. You will design and maintain automated infrastructure on AWS/Azure/GCP, implement Docker/Kubernetes, IaC with Terraform/Ansible, and collaborate with development teams to drive automation and security.

This hybrid role offers opportunities for professional development and exposure to cutting-edge cloud technologies within a dynamic enterprise software environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in DevOps, SRE, or related infra roles.
• Hands-on with AWS, Azure or GCP core services.
• Scripting in Python, Bash or PowerShell; IaC with Terraform/Ansible.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, GitLab CI or Azure DevOps.
• Implement Docker and Kubernetes; automate provisioning with Terraform/Ansible.
• Monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, ensure high availability.
• Apply security best practices across cloud and CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate with developers to optimize deployment strategies.
• Maintain documentation and mentor junior team members.

Skills

DevOps/SRE experience

Cloud platforms

Scripting (Python/Bash/PowerShell)

CI/CD practices

Networking & security

Monitoring & troubleshooting

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Azure DevOps

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic enterprise software company, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior DevOps Engineer to enhance their cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines. This role is instrumental in streamlining development and deployment processes, ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of their cloud-native applications. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining automated infrastructure, focusing on cloud platforms and cutting-edge DevOps tools. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with development and operations teams to foster a culture of automation and continuous improvement. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a leading organization located in Centurion, Gauteng , and drive innovation in their technology operations.

Key Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain scalable and reliable cloud infrastructure on platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP. Develop and manage robust CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps. Implement and manage containerization technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes. Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and deployment processes using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or Chef. Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions to ensure high availability and reliability. Implement and manage security best practices across the cloud environment and CI/CD pipelines. Collaborate with software development teams to optimize application performance and deployment strategies. Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for infrastructure, processes, and procedures. Mentor junior team members and contribute to the overall DevOps strategy.

Requirements

Minimum of 6 years of experience in DevOps, SRE, or related infrastructure engineering roles. Proven experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and their core services. Strong proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell. Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps) and practices. Expertise in containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes. Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible) is essential. Solid understanding of networking, security, and monitoring principles in cloud environments. Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills. Experience with monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack) is a plus.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and an excellent benefits package including comprehensive medical aid, life insurance, and a provident fund. Employees have access to continuous learning opportunities, certifications, and attend industry-leading conferences. You will work with a talented and diverse team on challenging projects, utilizing the latest technologies. This hybrid role provides flexibility while fostering team collaboration. Join a company that values innovation, employee well-being, and professional development.