Senior DevOps Engineer - Cloud Infrastructure

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Professional development

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to strengthen cloud infrastructure in Sandton. The role focuses on reliable, scalable environments, CI/CD pipelines, and IaC practices within a hybrid work model.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in DevOps/SRE, strong cloud experience (AWS/Azure/GCP), and expertise in Docker/Kubernetes with Terraform and configuration management tools. The position offers professional development opportunities in a collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years in DevOps or Site Reliability Engineering.
• Proven experience with AWS, Azure, and/or GCP.
• Strong containerization expertise with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Proficiency with IaC tools (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation).
• Scripting skills in Python, Bash or PowerShell.
• Solid networking, security and OS knowledge (Linux/Windows).
• Familiarity with monitoring/logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK).

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage scalable cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment processes.
• Implement and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimization solutions.
• Ensure high availability and disaster recovery capabilities for all services.
• Implement and manage Docker and Kubernetes deployments and scaling.
• Collaborate with development teams to streamline deployment processes and improve stability.
• Automate routine operational tasks and troubleshoot infrastructure issues.

Skills

DevOps

Cloud

CI/CD

IaC

Scripting

Networking

Monitoring

Security

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Ansible

CloudFormation

Prometheus

Grafana

ELK

Python

PowerShell

Bash

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading provider of cloud-based enterprise solutions, is seeking a highly skilled Senior DevOps Engineer to enhance their infrastructure operations in Sandton, Gauteng. This role is central to ensuring the reliability, scalability, and efficiency of our client's cloud environments. You will be responsible for implementing and managing robust CI/CD pipelines, automating infrastructure deployment, and championing DevOps best practices across development and operations teams. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience with cloud platforms, containerization technologies, and infrastructure as code tools. Join a forward-thinking company in the heart of Sandton and play a crucial role in shaping the future of our cloud infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage scalable and reliable cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment processes.
• Implement and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions for optimization.
• Ensure high availability and disaster recovery capabilities for all services.
• Implement and manage containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Collaborate with development teams to streamline deployment processes and improve system stability.
• Automate routine operational tasks to enhance efficiency.
• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure and application issues.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in DevOps and cloud technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience in a DevOps or Site Reliability Engineering role.
• Proven experience with major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong expertise in containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation).
• Experience in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Solid understanding of networking, security, and operating systems (Linux/Windows).
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health insurance, and opportunities for continuous professional development.
• Employees will enjoy a collaborative and innovative work environment, access to cutting-edge technology, and the chance to work on impactful cloud projects.
• This hybrid role provides the flexibility of remote work combined with essential in-person collaboration at our Sandton offices.