Senior DevOps Engineer - Cloud Infrastructure

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary plus performancere

Health insurance

On-site amenities and a collaborative

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer in Soweto, Gauteng to design, build, and maintain scalable cloud infrastructure. You will automate deployments, enhance performance, and ensure security and availability of our platforms.

You will work with AWS/Azure/GCP, CI/CD pipelines, and containerized deployments in a dynamic team environment. Join a cutting-edge tech firm focused on cloud-native solutions and modern development practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum 5 years in a DevOps/SRE role with cloud focus.
• Proven experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Proficiency in Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Hands-on with Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
• Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI).
• Familiar with Docker and Kubernetes and security best practices.
• Strong problem solving and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage cloud infrastructure solutions across AWS/Azure/GCP.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated build/test/deploy.
• Implement infrastructure as code using Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Monitor performance, availability, and security; implement proactive measures.
• Automate tasks using scripting languages (Python, Bash).
• Troubleshoot infrastructure and deployment issues.
• Collaborate with development and QA for smooth releases.
• Implement and manage Docker/Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration.
• Adhere to security best practices and controls; participate in on-call.
• Contribute to incident response and resolution.

Skills

Cloud infrastructure design

CI/CD pipelines

Scripting (Python,Bash,PowerShell)

Terraform / IaC

Docker / Kubernetes

Security best practices

Networking concepts

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

CloudFormation

Jenkins

GitLab CI

CircleCI

Job description

About the Role

Our client is a rapidly expanding technology firm at the forefront of cloud-native solutions. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior DevOps Engineer to join our infrastructure team in Soweto, Gauteng. This role is critical for designing, building, and maintaining our scalable and reliable cloud infrastructure. You will play a key role in automating deployment pipelines, enhancing system performance, and ensuring the security and availability of our platforms. This is an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge cloud technologies and contribute to the continuous delivery of high-quality software products. The position is based at our modern development center in Soweto, Gauteng.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage cloud infrastructure solutions, primarily on AWS, Azure, or GCP.


• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated building, testing, and deployment of applications.


• Implement and manage infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.


• Monitor system performance, availability, and security, implementing proactive measures to ensure optimal operation.


• Automate operational tasks and processes using scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash).


• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure and application deployment issues.


• Collaborate with development and QA teams to ensure smooth integration and deployment cycles.


• Implement and manage containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.


• Ensure adherence to security best practices and implement security controls within the cloud environment.


• Participate in on-call rotation for incident response and resolution.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.


• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a DevOps or SRE role, with a strong focus on cloud infrastructure.


• Proven experience with major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, or GCP).


• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.


• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation).


• Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI) and concepts.


• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).


• Solid understanding of networking concepts, system administration, and security best practices.


• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.


• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment based in Soweto, Gauteng.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance bonuses.


• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.


• Generous paid time off and company holidays.


• Opportunities for professional development, training, and certification in cloud technologies.


• Access to modern infrastructure and tools.


• A dynamic and collaborative work environment focused on innovation and excellence.


• Retirement savings plan.


• On-site amenities and a convenient location in Soweto, Gauteng.