Senior DevOps Engineer - Cloud Infrastructure

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24's client, a rapidly growing SaaS company, is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to design and scale cloud infrastructure from anywhere in South Africa.

You will own CI/CD, IaC, and cloud optimization across AWS/Azure/GCP, collaborating with development and operations teams, and supporting on-call incident response in a fully remote role based in Nelspruit or other locations in SA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years in DevOps/SRE/infrastructure engineering.
• Experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Hands-on with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).
• IaC expertise (Terraform, Ansible, Puppet).
• Scripting in Python, Bash, or PowerShell.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage CI/CD pipelines.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC).
• Optimize cloud infrastructure for scalability and cost.
• Implement and manage Docker and Kubernetes.
• Monitor performance and resolve bottlenecks.
• Create automation scripts for ops tasks.
• Set up logging, monitoring, and alerts.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams.
• Maintain security best practices in the cloud.
• Participate in on-call rotation.

Skills

CI/CD pipelines

IaC

Cloud platforms

Docker

Kubernetes

Scripting (Python/Bash)

Networking & Security

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

CloudFormation

Puppet

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Azure DevOps

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly growing SaaS company, is seeking a highly skilled Senior DevOps Engineer to join their dynamic team. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to contribute from anywhere in **South Africa**. You will play a crucial role in building, automating, and scaling our client's cloud infrastructure, ensuring reliability, performance, and security. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of CI/CD pipelines, containerization, infrastructure as code, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP). You will work closely with development and operations teams to streamline software delivery processes and foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. We are looking for a proactive problem-solver with a passion for automation and a commitment to excellence. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting‑edge technologies and make a significant impact on the company's growth and success, from **Nelspruit**, **Mpumalanga**, or your chosen location.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage robust CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment processes.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
• Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP) for scalability, reliability, and cost‑efficiency.
• Implement and manage containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to ensure high availability.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts for operational tasks and system administration.
• Implement and manage logging, monitoring, and alerting systems.
• Collaborate with software development teams to troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure‑related issues.
• Ensure security best practices are implemented and maintained across the cloud environment.
• Participate in on‑call rotation for incident response and critical system support.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in DevOps, SRE, or a related infrastructure engineering role.
• Strong proficiency with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Hands‑on experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).
• Expertise in infrastructure as code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Puppet).
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Experience with container orchestration platforms (Kubernetes, Docker Swarm).
• Solid understanding of networking concepts, security principles, and monitoring tools.
• Excellent problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, essential for a remote team.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. As a fully remote role, it provides excellent flexibility and work‑life balance. Employees enjoy access to continuous learning opportunities, including training, certifications, and attendance at industry conferences. You will work with a talented and supportive team on challenging projects, contributing to the development of innovative software solutions, and enjoying the freedom of working from your preferred location near **Nelspruit**.