Senior DevOps Engineer - Hybrid Cloud & CI/CD Lead

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly skilled Senior DevOps Engineer in Mahikeng, North West, on a Hybrid basis. You will bridge software development and IT operations, designing, implementing, and managing CI/CD pipelines, cloud infrastructure, and automation across the deployment lifecycle.

The role requires 5+ years in DevOps, strong cloud and container experience, and proficiency in scripting and IaC tools. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams in a hybrid office environment to drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in DevOps, system administration, or related role.
• Proven experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI).
• Proficiency in scripting languages like Bash, Python, or PowerShell.
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with infrastructure as code tools (Terraform, Ansible, Chef, Puppet).
• Strong understanding of networking concepts, system security, and monitoring tools.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills for a Hybrid collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment processes.
• Manage and automate cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) to ensure scalability, reliability, and security.
• Implement IaC using tools like Terraform or Ansible.
• Develop and maintain monitoring, logging, and alerting systems to ensure system health and performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to infrastructure, applications, and deployment processes.
• Collaborate closely with development and operations teams to improve system efficiency and deployment frequency.
• Implement security best practices throughout the infrastructure and deployment lifecycle.
• Automate repetitive tasks and optimize workflows to improve team productivity.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging DevOps technologies and trends, and recommend improvements.

Skills

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI,Circle

Education

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

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Chef

Puppet

Jenkins

GitLab CI

CircleCI

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Placements24 seeks a highly skilled Senior DevOps Engineer in Mahikeng, North West, on a Hybrid basis. You will bridge software development and IT operations, designing, implementing, and managing CI/CD pipelines, cloud infrastructure, and automation across the deployment lifecycle.

The role requires 5+ years in DevOps, strong cloud and container experience, and proficiency in scripting and IaC tools. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams in a hybrid office environment to drive