Senior DevOps EngineerAWS & Microservices (Contract) GautengHybrid ISB7400768

iSanqa Resourcing; Midrand; Hybrid; ZAR 900 000 - 1 100 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced DevOps Lead to drive mission-critical operations for global automotive systems. The ideal candidate will have 6-8 years of experience in IT Operations, leading teams, and ensuring operational excellence. Key responsibilities include incident management and overseeing deployment processes. This role offers a hybrid working arrangement with responsibilities extending beyond standard hours.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of related experience.
• Proven experience in leading teams.
• Willingness to support after-hours duties.

Responsibilities

• Lead operations teams and manage incident resolution within defined timelines.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with Operational and Security KPIs.
• Provide 24/7 high-critical priority escalation support.

Skills

Operational management capabilities

Leadership

Incident management

Java Spring Boot

AWS

SQL

RESTful and SOAP services

CI/CD pipelines

Education

IT Degree / Diploma / Equivalent experience

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Docker

Maven

Git / GitHub

Job description

Lead mission‑critical DevOps operations for global automotive systems, driving operational excellence and mentoring high‑performing teams to ensure 24/7 reliability for enterprise‑scale Java, AWS, and microservices infrastructure.

Become the operational leader behind global IT systems where your DevOps expertise and leadership skills will transform incident management, deployment processes, and team performance across international platforms.

Position

Contract: 01 November 2025 – 31 December 2028

Experience

6‑8 years related experience

Commencement

01 November 2025

Location

Hybrid: Midrand / Menlyn / Rosslyn / Home Office rotation

Team

Program Planning & Ordering (Central Ordering)

Qualifications / Experience

• IT Degree / Diploma / Equivalent experience
• 10‑15 years in IT Operations
• Experience in leading teams

Essential Skills Requirements

• Strong operational management capabilities including incident management, troubleshooting, and lifecycle management.
• Availability to support after‑hours as required.
• Proven leadership experience.
• Solid technical background in Java SpringBoot, Angular, SQL, Kafka, MQ, AWS, Linux command execution.
• Any additional responsibilities assigned in the Agile Working Model (AWM) Charter.

Advantageous Skills Requirements

• Operational Excellence: focus on efficiency and effectiveness.
• Effective communication across teams.
• Incident management expertise.
• Strategic planning and organization.
• Lifecycle management knowledge.
• Mentorship and development commitment.

Technical Skills

• Java Spring Boot
• Angular (Typescript and JavaScript)
• Kafka & JMS (MQ)
• SQL (Oracle, Postgres)
• Cloud infrastructure (AWS)
• RESTful and SOAP services
• Design and development of Microservices
• Git / GitHub
• CI/CD pipelines
• Maven, Docker
• Jira, Confluence
• IIB Servers
• Linux Commands

Role Requirements

• Lead operations teams and manage incident resolution within defined timelines.
• Implement strong troubleshooting practices.
• Ensure feature teams adhere to operational processes.
• Evaluate, approve, and present changes to Change Advisory Boards (CABs).
• Monitor and ensure compliance with Operational and Security KPIs.
• Report monthly KPI metrics to stakeholders and management.
• Provide weekly status updates on all operational matters.
• Oversee deployment and release processes.
• Maintain consistent system availability and stability.
• Provide 24/7 high‑critical priority escalation support.
• Maintain Operational Level Agreements (OLAs) and ensure adherence.
• Mentor graduates and support career development.
• Foster a positive team culture.
• Encourage proactive knowledge sharing and coaching.
• Identify and resolve technical lifecycle issues with feature teams.
• Demonstrate strong planning skills for complex change implementations.
• Manage server configurations and lifecycle (commissioning and decommissioning).
• Report on financial operations (FINOPS) and optimize resource utilization.
• Ensure governance and compliance for dedicated hardware and software assets.
• Support existing solutions (DevOps) including standby; willing to be on standby after hours, weekends, and public holidays per rotation schedules.
• Other responsibilities per AWM Charter or department manager.

NB

• South African citizens / residents preferred.
• Valid work permit holders will be considered.
• By applying you consent to be added to the database and receive updates until you unsubscribe.
• If you do not receive a response within 2 weeks, consider your application unsuccessful.

iSanqa is your trusted Level 2 BEE recruitment partner, dedicated to continuous improvement in delivering exceptional service. Specializing in seamless placements for permanent staff, temporary resources, and efficient contract management and billing facilitation, iSanqa Resourcing is powered by a team of professionals with an outstanding track record. With over 100 years of combined experience, we are committed to evolving our practices to ensure ongoing excellence.

Employment Type: Full Time
Vacancy: 1