Senior DevOps Engineer - Automation Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Performance incentives

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible remote hours

Professional development budget

Exposure to modern tech

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior DevOps Engineer with a strong automation background to join a remote-first team. You will design and optimize CI/CD pipelines, build infrastructure as code with Terraform or Ansible, and manage containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes to accelerate delivery.

Expect autonomy in a fully remote setup across South Africa, exposure to AWS/Azure/GCP, scripting in Python or Bash, and modern automation practices that boost reliability and developer velocity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in DevOps with automation focus.
• Experience with cloud and container orchestration.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment processes.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform or Ansible.
• Implement and manage containerization platforms such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions for optimization and scalability.
• Automate operational tasks and processes to improve efficiency.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure application reliability and performance in production environments.

Skills

CI/CD

IaC

Terraform

Ansible

Docker

Kubernetes

Python

Cloud platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab CI

CircleCI

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Our client is seeking a talented and experienced Senior DevOps Engineer with a specialization in automation to join their dynamic, remote-first team. This role is critical for streamlining our client's software development and deployment pipelines, ensuring speed, reliability, and scalability. You will be instrumental in building and maintaining the infrastructure that supports rapid iteration and continuous delivery of software products. Working remotely, you will collaborate with development and operations teams to implement cutting-edge automation strategies, contributing to a culture of efficiency and innovation from anywhere in the country.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment processes.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or Ansible.
• Implement and manage containerization platforms such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions for optimization and scalability.
• Automate operational tasks and processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure application reliability and performance in production environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of experience in DevOps, with a strong focus on automation and infrastructure management.
• Proficiency with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and container orchestration technologies.
• Expertise in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell) for automation.
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or CircleCI.
• Proven ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a fully remote setting.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Flexible working hours and a remote-friendly work environment.
• Generous budget for professional development and certifications.
• Opportunity to work with modern technologies and drive significant impact.