Senior DevOps Engineer (Remote)

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 1,959,000 - 2,938,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work environment

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Budget for professional development

Cutting-edge technologies

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to join a fully remote team. You will design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines, develop IaC, and optimize cloud infrastructure across AWS/Azure/GCP. The role emphasizes reliability, scalability, and collaboration between development and operations.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in DevOps/SRE, strong scripting, and experience with Docker/Kubernetes, monitoring stacks, and security best practices in distributed environments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in DevOps, SRE, or related infra role.
• Proficiency in scripting (Bash, Python) and config mgmt tools (Ansible, Chef, Puppet).
• Deep knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and container tech (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with monitoring/logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK).
• Strong networking, security principles, and system administration.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage robust CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment processes.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure as code using Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Implement and monitor logging, alerting, and monitoring for production environments.
• Ensure security, scalability, and high availability of infrastructure components.
• Collaborate with development teams to resolve infra-related issues and promote a DevOps culture.

Skills

DevOps

SRE

Bash/Python

Infrastructure as Code

Docker

Kubernetes

Prometheus

Grafana

ELK Stack

Cloud platforms

Networking basics

Security best practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Ansible

Chef

Puppet

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior DevOps Engineer to join their fully remote team. You will be instrumental in building, automating, and managing the infrastructure that supports their cutting-edge applications. This role focuses on enhancing the reliability, scalability, and efficiency of their development and deployment pipelines. If you are passionate about cloud infrastructure, CI/CD, and fostering collaboration between development and operations, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact from anywhere. We are committed to creating a supportive and innovative remote work culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage robust CI/CD pipelines for automated build, testing, and deployment processes.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure on platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Implement and monitor robust logging, alerting, and monitoring solutions for production environments.
• Ensure the security, scalability, and high availability of all infrastructure components.
• Collaborate with development teams to troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure-related issues, promoting a DevOps culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience in DevOps, SRE, or a related infrastructure engineering role.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python, PowerShell) and experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Chef, Puppet).
• In-depth knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack).
• Strong understanding of networking principles, security best practices, and system administration.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote work environment with flexible working hours.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous budget for professional development, conferences, and training.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to impactful projects.