Senior DevOps Engineer (Kubernetes Specialist)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health benefits

Performance bonus

Professional development opportunities

Hybrid working model

Modern Pretoria office facilities

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior DevOps Engineer with Kubernetes expertise to join our client in Pretoria. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and managing CI/CD pipelines, IaC, and container orchestration to ensure the reliability and scalability of cloud-native applications and infrastructure.

This hybrid position offers collaboration with colleagues in the Pretoria office while providing remote work flexibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in DevOps, Systems Engineering, or related role.
• Proven Kubernetes cluster experience (EKS/AKS/GKE or self-managed).
• Strong containerization knowledge (Docker).
• Scripting skills (Bash, Python, or Go).
• Experience with AWS/Azure/GCP and their services.
• Solid networking, security, and monitoring understanding (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK).
• Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI).
• Excellent problem-solving and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage scalable Kubernetes environments.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated deployment, testing, and monitoring.
• Implement and manage IaC using Terraform or Ansible.
• Monitor performance, identify bottlenecks, and optimize systems.
• Ensure security and compliance of cloud infrastructure and apps.
• Automate operational tasks to improve efficiency.
• Collaborate with development teams to resolve production issues.
• Participate in on-call rotations for incident response.
• Stay updated with DevOps tooling and Kubernetes ecosystem.
• Contribute to architecture decisions for cloud deployment strategies.

Skills

problem-solving

communication

collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Terraform

Ansible

AWS

Azure

GCP

Jenkins

GitLab CI

CircleCI

Prometheus

Grafana

ELK stack

Python

Go

Bash

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly expanding technology solutions provider, is seeking a highly experienced Senior DevOps Engineer with specialized knowledge in Kubernetes to join their team in Pretoria . This role is critical in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and performance of our client's cloud-native applications and infrastructure. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing automated CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and container orchestration strategies. This hybrid position allows for collaboration with colleagues in the Pretoria office while providing flexibility for remote work. We are looking for a proactive individual who can identify and resolve complex infrastructure challenges, improve operational efficiency, and foster a culture of collaboration between development and operations teams. Join a forward-thinking company that is at the forefront of cloud technology adoption.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage scalable and reliable containerized environments using Kubernetes .
• Develop and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines for automated application deployment, testing, and monitoring.
• Implement and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform or Ansible.
• Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions for optimization.
• Ensure the security and compliance of cloud infrastructure and applications.
• Automate operational tasks and processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort.
• Collaborate with development teams to troubleshoot and resolve production issues.
• Participate in on-call rotation for incident response and management.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest DevOps tools, technologies, and best practices, particularly in the Kubernetes ecosystem.
• Contribute to architectural decisions regarding cloud infrastructure and deployment strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in DevOps, Systems Engineering, or a related role.
• Proven expertise in designing, deploying, and managing Kubernetes clusters (e.g., EKS, AKS, GKE, or self-managed).
• Strong understanding of containerization technologies, particularly Docker .
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or Go.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and their native services.
• Solid understanding of networking concepts, security best practices, and monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).
• Experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or CircleCI.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a hybrid team environment based in Pretoria .

Benefits

Our client provides a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, a performance bonus, and generous opportunities for professional development and certifications, particularly in Kubernetes and cloud technologies. Enjoy a flexible hybrid working model, access to modern office facilities in Pretoria , and the chance to work on challenging and innovative projects. We offer ample paid time off, a retirement savings plan, and a supportive team culture focused on continuous learning and growth.