Senior DevOps Engineer - CI/CD Pipelines

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical aid

Retirement benefits

Professional development

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to enhance CI/CD capabilities and automate infrastructure in Bloemfontein. You will build robust pipelines, manage IaC, and ensure scalable, secure production environments in collaboration with development and QA teams.

The role emphasizes automation, cloud proficiency, and strong cross-team communication to accelerate software delivery and improve reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience in DevOps, system administration, or software engineering with automation focus.
• Proven experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, etc.).
• Strong proficiency with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible).
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes and scripting (Python, Bash).
• Excellent problem-solving and cross-team communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage automated CI/CD pipelines for multiple environments.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure as code to provision and manage environments.
• Implement and manage Docker and Kubernetes for scalable deployments.
• Monitor performance, troubleshoot production issues, and improve reliability.
• Collaborate with development teams to streamline workflows and accelerate releases.
• Establish security, compliance, and operational best practices in cloud infrastucture.

Skills

CI/CD design

IaC proficiency

Cloud platforms

Scripting (Python, Bash)

Cross-team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Azure DevOps

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior DevOps Engineer to enhance their development and operations capabilities in Bloemfontein . This role is essential for building and maintaining robust, automated CI/CD pipelines that enable rapid and reliable software delivery. You will work closely with development and QA teams to streamline the software development lifecycle, improve deployment processes, and ensure the stability and scalability of production environments. This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated professional to drive operational excellence and implement cutting-edge DevOps practices within a supportive and innovative company culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage automated CI/CD pipelines for building, testing, and deploying applications across various environments.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or Ansible to automate environment provisioning and management.
• Implement and manage containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes for scalable application deployment.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot production issues, and implement proactive solutions to ensure high availability and reliability.
• Collaborate with software development teams to optimize development workflows and accelerate release cycles.
• Establish and enforce best practices for security, compliance, and operational excellence in the cloud infrastructure.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience in DevOps, System Administration, or Software Engineering with a focus on automation.
• Proven experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, or similar.
• Strong proficiency with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools.
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and scripting languages (Python, Bash).
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and strong communication skills for effective cross-team collaboration.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-related bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement benefits.
• Extensive opportunities for professional development and certifications.
• A collaborative work environment that encourages innovation and continuous learning.
• Hybrid work model providing a balance between office and remote work.