Senior DevOps Engineer - Cloud Automation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Hybrid work model

Learning & development

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to enhance IT and software operations. You will automate the software delivery lifecycle, build scalable cloud infrastructure, and implement modern CI/CD practices to speed up deployments.

You will work closely with development and operations teams to ensure reliable, secure, and observable systems across AWS/Azure/GCP environments, with a strong emphasis on automation and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years in DevOps or a related role with a cloud focus.
• Strong experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Proficiency in scripting (Python, Bash).
• Expertise in Docker and Kubernetes.
• Solid networking, security, and system administration knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated building, testing, and deployment.
• Manage cloud infrastructure with IaC tools such as Terraform or Ansible.
• Develop and manage Kubernetes-based orchestration.
• Monitor performance and optimize for scalability and reliability.
• Collaborate with development teams for deployability and operability.
• Troubleshoot across development, testing, and production environments.

Skills

CI/CD pipelines

Scripting (Python/Bash)

Docker

Kubernetes

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

IaC (Terraform/Ansible)

Networking & security

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior DevOps Engineer to enhance their IT & Software operations in Stellenbosch . This role focuses on automating and optimizing the software development lifecycle, ensuring seamless integration, deployment, and operation of applications in cloud environments. You will play a crucial role in building and maintaining scalable infrastructure, implementing cutting-edge CI/CD practices, and fostering collaboration between development and operations teams. This position is ideal for a proactive engineer looking to drive efficiency and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines for automated building, testing, and deployment.
• Implement and manage cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or Ansible.
• Develop and manage container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes.
• Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimizations for scalability and reliability.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure applications are designed for deployability and operability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues across the development, testing, and production environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience in DevOps or a related role, with a focus on cloud environments.
• Strong experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) and automation tools.
• Expertise in containerization technologies (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Solid understanding of networking, security, and system administration principles.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement planning.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.
• Hybrid work model for a balanced work-life integration.
• A collaborative and innovative work culture.