Senior DevOps Engineer - Cloud Automation

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Medical and retirement benefits

Professional development opportunities

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to strengthen its IT infrastructure in Richards Bay. You will design scalable, reliable systems, bridge software development and operations, and drive automation and IaC practices to boost deployment speed and resilience.

You will work with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), containers (Docker/Kubernetes), and monitoring tools, collaborating with teams to improve performance, security, and uptime in a hybrid work setup.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in DevOps or related roles with cloud focus.
• Scripting with Bash or Python; strong automation skills.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Hands-on cloud experience (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Knowledge of networking, security, and system administration.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated software delivery.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure as code using Terraform or Ansible.
• Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Implement and maintain monitoring, logging, and alerting systems.
• Automate operational tasks and troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues.
• Collaborate with development teams to improve reliability and scalability.

Skills

Bash

Python

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Infrastructure as Code

Cloud platforms

Networking

Security

Sysadmin

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Engineering

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a seasoned Senior DevOps Engineer to enhance their IT infrastructure operations in Richards Bay. You will be responsible for building and maintaining scalable, reliable, and efficient systems by bridging the gap between software development and IT operations. This role involves significant work with cloud platforms, automation tools, and infrastructure as code to streamline development and deployment processes. You will play a critical part in ensuring the high availability and performance of our client's services, working within a team that champions automation and continuous improvement, fostering a culture of collaboration and technical excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated software delivery.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or Ansible.
• Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure on platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Implement and maintain monitoring, logging, and alerting systems to ensure system health.
• Automate operational tasks and troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues.
• Collaborate with development teams to improve system reliability and scalability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in DevOps or related roles, with a strong emphasis on cloud computing.
• Proficiency with scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python) and configuration management tools.
• Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Hands-on experience with major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Strong understanding of networking, security, and system administration principles.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Hybrid work arrangement for improved work-life integration.
• Professional development opportunities and training programs.
• Be part of a company committed to technological innovation in Richards Bay.
• Generous paid time off.