Senior DevOps Engineer - Automation Specialist

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary with incentives

Health insurance

Generous leave and flexible hours

Training & certification programs

Laptop & work equipment

Career progression opportunities

Pension & retirement benefits

Team events & development workshops

Job summary

Placements24, a fintech-focused client headquartered in Pretoria, seeks a senior DevOps Engineer with a strong automation background to advance CI/CD pipelines, automate infrastructure, and ensure reliability of scalable financial platforms.

You will drive IaC initiatives, mentor juniors, and collaborate with development and operations teams in a hybrid Pretoria-based role. Expertise in cloud, containerization, and automation is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 6 years in DevOps, Systems Administration or Software Engineering with automation focus.
• Proven experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).
• Strong IaC tooling (Terraform, Ansible).
• Extensive experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Expertise in Docker and Kubernetes.
• Scripting in Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Solid networking, security, and monitoring knowledge.
• Experience with Git or other VCS.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Hybrid Pretoria work environment adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment.
• Develop and manage infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
• Automate cloud resource provisioning and configuration management across environments (AWS, Azure).
• Implement and manage containerization with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability and reliability.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts in Python or Bash.
• Collaborate with development teams to optimize performance and scalability.
• Enforce security best practices across infrastructure and deployment lifecycle.
• Contribute to architectural decisions on infra and tooling.
• Mentor junior team members and promote DevOps best practices.

Skills

CI/CD

Infrastructure as Code

Terraform

Ansible

Cloud platforms

Docker

Kubernetes

Python/Bash/PowerShell

Networking & Monitoring

Git & Version Control

Problem-solving & Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Azure DevOps

Terraform

Ansible

CloudFormation

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent fintech company headquartered in Pretoria, is seeking a highly experienced Senior DevOps Engineer with a specialization in automation. This hybrid role requires a blend of remote flexibility and in-office collaboration at our Pretoria hub. You will play a pivotal role in enhancing our continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines, automating infrastructure provisioning, and ensuring the reliability and scalability of our cutting-edge financial platforms. As a Senior DevOps Engineer, you will be responsible for driving automation initiatives, implementing infrastructure as code (IaC) solutions, and fostering a culture of operational excellence. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of cloud technologies, containerization, and a passion for streamlining development and deployment processes. You will work closely with development and operations teams to build efficient, secure, and automated systems that support our rapid growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment processes.


• Develop and manage infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.


• Automate cloud resource provisioning, configuration management, and application deployment across environments (e.g., AWS, Azure).


• Implement and manage containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.


• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions to ensure high availability and reliability.


• Develop and maintain scripting for automation of operational tasks using Python, Bash, or similar.


• Collaborate with development teams to optimize application performance and scalability.


• Implement and enforce security best practices throughout the infrastructure and deployment lifecycle.


• Contribute to architectural decisions related to infrastructure and operational tooling.


• Mentor junior team members and promote DevOps best practices within the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.


• Minimum of 6 years of experience in DevOps, Systems Administration, or Software Engineering with a focus on automation.


• Proven experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).


• Strong proficiency in infrastructure as code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).


• Extensive experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).


• Expertise in containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).


• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.


• Solid understanding of networking concepts, security principles, and monitoring tools.


• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).


• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.


• Ability to thrive in a hybrid work environment based in Pretoria.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with performance-based incentives.


• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.


• Generous annual leave and flexible working hours.


• Access to advanced training and certification programs.


• Company-provided laptop and work equipment.


• Opportunities for career advancement in a growing tech sector.


• Pension fund and other retirement benefits.


• Engaging team events and professional development workshops.