Senior DevOps Engineer - Automation Focus

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with incentives

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous PTO and development

Exposure to cutting-edge DevOps tech

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria seeks a seasoned Senior DevOps Engineer to advance automation and infrastructure capabilities. You will design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines, automate deployment processes, and ensure reliability and scalability of cloud infrastructure.

You will partner with development and operations teams to push continuous improvement and operational excellence. The role offers significant impact on delivery performance, enabling efficient software delivery and robust

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 5+ years in DevOps or Systems Engineering roles.
• Proven expertise with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker Swarm).
• Strong scripting skills (Bash, Python, PowerShell) and experience with configuration management tools.
• Deep understanding of networking, security principles, and monitoring tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable CI/CD pipelines.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and deployment processes.
• Manage cloud infrastructure on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Develop and maintain monitoring, logging, and alerting systems.
• Troubleshoot complex infrastructure and deployment issues.
• Champion infrastructure as code, CI, and CD practices.

Skills

Bash

Python

PowerShell

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or IT

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker Swarm

Ansible

Chef

Puppet

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a seasoned Senior DevOps Engineer to enhance their automation and infrastructure capabilities in Pretoria . In this critical role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust CI/CD pipelines, automating deployment processes, and ensuring the reliability and scalability of their cloud infrastructure. You will collaborate closely with development and operations teams to foster a culture of automation and continuous improvement, driving efficiency and stability across the entire software delivery lifecycle. This position offers a significant impact on the company's operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable and resilient CI/CD pipelines for various applications and services.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and deployment processes using tools like Ansible, Chef, or Puppet.
• Implement and manage cloud infrastructure on platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Develop and maintain monitoring, logging, and alerting systems to ensure high availability and performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure and deployment issues.
• Champion DevOps best practices, including infrastructure as code, continuous integration, and continuous delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in DevOps or Systems Engineering roles.
• Proven expertise with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and container orchestration tools (Kubernetes, Docker Swarm).
• Strong scripting skills (e.g., Bash, Python, PowerShell) and experience with configuration management tools.
• Deep understanding of networking, security principles, and monitoring tools.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to system improvement.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous paid time off and opportunities for professional development.
• Exposure to cutting-edge DevOps technologies and practices.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment focused on innovation.