Senior Devops Engineer_Aws & Microservices (Contract) - Gauteng / Hybrid - Isb7400768

Isanqa; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 800 000 - 1 100 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services company in South Africa is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to lead critical operations and ensure high service reliability. The role includes mentoring teams, managing incidents, and maintaining systems using Java, AWS, and microservices. Strong operational management skills and a background in IT operations are essential. This hybrid position offers flexible hours and supports career development.

Benefits

Flexible annual hours

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of experience in IT operations and team leadership required.
• Strong operational management capabilities, incident and lifecycle management.
• Proven leadership and strong technical background required.

Responsibilities

• Lead Operations teams and manage incident resolution.
• Monitor compliance with Operational and Security KPIs.
• Mentor graduates and support their career development.

Skills

Java Spring Boot

AWS

Microservices

Incident Management

Leadership

Troubleshooting

SQL

Angular

Kafka

CI/CD

Education

IT Degree / Diploma / Equivalent experience

Tools

Linux Commands

Git

Docker

Job description

Introduction

Lead mission‑critical DevOps operations for global automotive systems drive operational excellence, mentor high‑performing teams, and ensure 24 / 7 reliability for enterprise‑scale Java, AWS, and microservices infrastructure. Become the operational leader behind global IT systems, where your DevOps expertise and leadership skills will transform incident management, deployment processes, and team performance across international platforms.

Senior DevOps leadership with operational management expertise

• Flexible annual hours
• Team leadership role with global impact and mentorship opportunities
• Position : Contract : 01 November
• December
• Experience : 6‑8 years related experience
• Commencement : 01 November
• Location : Hybrid : Midrand / Menlyn / Rosslyn / Home Office rotation
• Team : Program Planning & Ordering (Central Ordering)

Duties & Responsibilities

Lead Operations teams and manage incident resolution within defined timelines. Implement strong troubleshooting practices and ensure feature teams adhere to operational processes. Evaluate, approve, and present changes to Change Advisory Boards (CABs). Monitor and ensure compliance with Operational and Security KPIs. Report monthly KPI metrics to stakeholders and management. Provide weekly status updates on all operational matters. Oversee deployment and release processes. Maintain consistent systems availability and stability. Be available for 24 / 7 high / critical priority escalation support. Maintain Operational Level Agreements (OLAs) and ensuring adherence. Mentor graduates and support their career development. Foster a positive team culture and dynamics. Encourage proactive knowledge sharing and coaching among team members. Identify and resolve technical lifecycle issues with feature teams. Demonstrate strong planning skills for complex change implementations. Manage server configurations and lifecycle management (commissioning and decommissioning). Report on financial operations (FINOPS) and optimize resource utilization. Ensure governance and compliance for dedicated hardware and software assets. Provide support for existing solutions (DevOps) including standby.

Willing and able to be on standby after hours, on weekends and on public holidays as per rotation schedules. Other responsibilities as per AWM Charter or as decided by department manager. NB : South African citizens / residents preferred. Valid work permit holders will be considered. By applying, you consent to be added to the database and to receive updates until you unsubscribe. If you do not receive a response within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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Desired Experience & Qualification

Qualifications / Experience IT Degree / Diploma / Equivalent experience.

• Years in IT Operations. Experience in leading teams. Essential Skills Requirements: Strong operational management capabilities including incident management and troubleshooting, operational processes and lifecycle management. Strong sense of reliability, being available to support after‑hours as required. Proven experience in a strong leadership capacity. Strong technical background with solid skills in Java SpringBoot, Angular, SQL, Kafka, MQ, AWS, execution of Linux commands. Any additional responsibilities assigned in the Agile Working Model (AWM) Charter. Advantageous Skills Requirements: Key skills : Operational Excellence : Strong operational management skills with a focus on efficiency and effectiveness. Effective Communicator : Exceptional leadership and communication abilities, facilitating clear dialogue across teams. Incident Management Expert : Skilled in managing incidents and troubleshooting technical issues promptly. Strategic Planner : Excellent planning and organizational skills, adept at navigating complex projects. Lifecycle Management : Knowledgeable in operational processes and lifecycle management to ensure optimal performance. Mentorship and Development : Committed to mentoring and developing team members, fostering growth and enhancing team dynamics. Strong troubleshooting skills with the following technical skills : Java Spring Boot. Angular (Typescript and JavaScript). Kafka & JMS (MQ). SQL (Oracle, Postgres). Cloud infrastructure (AWS). RESTful and SOAP services. Design and development of Microservices. Git, GitHub. CI / CD pipelines. Maven, Docker. Jira, Confluence. IIB. Servers. Linux Commands.

Interested?