Senior DevOps Engineer (Remote)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Remote work flexibility

Home office stipend

Professional development budget

Competitive salary

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Senior DevOps Engineer to join our Pretoria team with remote work flexibility. You will design and maintain scalable cloud infrastructure, build CI/CD pipelines, and implement IaC to automate deployments.

The role focuses on automation, reliability, security, and collaboration with global teams, using AWS/Azure/GCP, Docker, Kubernetes, and robust monitoring—plus on-call support.

Qualifications

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

• Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated building, testing, and deployment of applications.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or Ansible.
• Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure on platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Implement and manage containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions for scalability and reliability.
• Develop and maintain robust logging, monitoring, and alerting systems.
• Automate operational tasks and processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to troubleshoot and resolve production issues.
• Implement and enforce security best practices across the infrastructure.
• Participate in on-call rotations to support production systems.

Skills

DevOps experience

Cloud platforms

Bash/Python

CI/CD tools

Docker

Kubernetes

IaC (Terraform/Ansible)

Networking basics

Security basics

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Chef

Puppet

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Azure DevOps

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior DevOps Engineer to join their innovative team. This role is designed for a professional who thrives in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment and is passionate about automating and streamlining software development and deployment processes. While the role is based in Pretoria , it offers the flexibility of remote work, allowing you to contribute from anywhere. You will play a critical role in building and maintaining our client's robust infrastructure, ensuring reliability, scalability, and efficiency. This is an excellent opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies, collaborate with talented engineers, and make a significant impact on our client's operational excellence. We are looking for individuals who are proactive, possess strong problem-solving skills, and are dedicated to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration. Join us in shaping the future of our technology operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated building, testing, and deployment of applications.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or Ansible.
• Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure on platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Implement and manage containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions for scalability and reliability.
• Develop and maintain robust logging, monitoring, and alerting systems.
• Automate operational tasks and processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to troubleshoot and resolve production issues.
• Implement and enforce security best practices across the infrastructure.
• Participate in on-call rotations to support production systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience in DevOps, System Administration, or Software Engineering with a focus on automation.
• Proficiency with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong experience with scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python, PowerShell).
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).
• Expertise in containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with infrastructure as code tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Chef, Puppet).
• Solid understanding of networking concepts, security principles, and monitoring tools.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities, with experience working in remote teams.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, along with performance-based bonuses.
• Employees receive comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• We provide a generous allowance for professional development, including access to training, certifications, and conferences.
• This role offers flexibility with a hybrid work arrangement, allowing for remote work combined with occasional office presence in Pretoria .
• We provide a home office setup stipend to ensure a productive remote environment.
• Other benefits include a retirement savings plan, life insurance, and regular team-building events to foster a strong collaborative spirit.
• Paid time off includes annual leave, sick leave, and public holidays.