Senior DevOps Engineer - CI/CD Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Provident fund

Generous paid time off

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer specializing in CI/CD to optimize our software lifecycle. You will automate deployments, implement IaC, and ensure scalable, secure infrastructure across cloud platforms while collaborating with development and operations teams.

The role offers a hybrid work model with in-office collaboration and remote flexibility, competitive compensation, health benefits, provident fund, and generous leave.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum 4 years in DevOps or similar role with CI/CD focus.
• Experience designing CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps or CircleCI.
• Scripting skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell).
• Hands-on with AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Strong Git version control knowledge.
• Familiarity with monitoring tools and security practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines.
• Automate build, test, and deployment processes.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform or Ansible.
• Manage cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Develop monitoring, logging, and alerting systems.
• Collaborate with dev teams to troubleshoot deployments.
• Enforce security best practices across CI/CD and infra.
• Manage Docker and Kubernetes environments.
• Contribute to scalable and reliable system architectures.
• Participate in on-call rotations.
• Document processes and configurations.

Skills

CI/CD expertise

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Azure DevOps

CircleCI

Terraform

Ansible

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

Prometheus

Grafana

ELK Stack

Git

Python

Bash

PowerShell

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior DevOps Engineer with a specialization in CI/CD pipelines to join their growing team in **Mossel Bay, Western Cape**. This role is crucial for streamlining our software development lifecycle, automating deployments, and ensuring the reliability and scalability of our infrastructure. You will work closely with development and operations teams to implement and maintain cutting-edge DevOps practices. This position offers a hybrid work model, providing a balance between in-office collaboration and remote flexibility, allowing you to contribute effectively while maintaining a healthy work-life balance in **Mossel Bay, Western Cape**.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines for various applications and services.
• Automate build, test, and deployment processes to improve efficiency and reduce lead times.
• Implement and manage infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or Ansible.
• Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure on platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Develop and maintain monitoring, logging, and alerting systems to ensure system health and performance.
• Collaborate with development teams to troubleshoot and resolve deployment and operational issues.
• Implement and enforce security best practices throughout the CI/CD pipeline and infrastructure.
• Manage containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of scalable and reliable system architectures.
• Participate in on-call rotations to provide support for production systems.
• Document processes, configurations, and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in DevOps or a related role, with a strong focus on CI/CD.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, or CircleCI.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell).
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Experience with containerization (Docker) and container orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Strong understanding of version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Familiarity with monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack).
• Knowledge of networking concepts and security best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, a provident fund, and generous paid time off. Enjoy a supportive and innovative work environment with opportunities for continuous learning and professional development. The hybrid work model provides flexibility, enabling a good work-life balance. Join our team in **Mossel Bay, Western Cape**, and be part of a company that values its employees and fosters a culture of growth and excellence.