Senior DevOps Engineer

Scrums.com; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software development company in Cape Town is seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer with strong experience in cloud platforms, primarily AWS. The ideal candidate will manage and optimize cloud-based infrastructures, implementing CI/CD pipelines and ensuring security and reliability. With flexibility to work from home four days a week, they promote a supportive culture with ample career growth opportunities. Candidates should have at least 5 years of relevant experience and possess necessary certifications in AWS, Azure, or GCP.

Benefits

Discovery Medical Aid

Half-Day Birthday Leave

Family responsibility & Parental Benefits

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and optimize cloud-based platforms primarily on AWS.
• Ensure platform reliability, scalability, and security.
• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code.
• Monitor system health and troubleshoot issues.
• Support client audit requests and ensure compliance with security standards.
• Collaborate with development teams to automate and streamline operations.
• Document processes and contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

AWS certification (Professional or Associate)

Linux

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/CloudFormation)

Monitoring & Logging tools

Scripting (Python/Bash)

Security best practices

Education

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

Job description

Our Story

At Scrums.com (formerly SovTech), we believe the future of software lies in the talent, innovation, and creativity found on the African continent. For over a decade, we have pioneered world‑class software development for a global audience. We are the leading custom software development company from Africa that, like any great tech company, was founded in a garage. Scrums.com has grown to more than 350 AI‑powered software engineering experts, building world‑class platforms for growing businesses across four cities on three continents.

We remain committed to growing Africa's tech ecosystems. Africa is home to the world's youngest population, with over 50% of Africans under the age of 25. Recent estimates indicate there are over 700,000 professional software developers across Africa today – a number projected to double by 2025.

Accelerating business growth with expert tech talent

Trusted by 400+ companies, Scrums.com helps businesses scale բաժադ with our cloud‑based engineering subscription platform, offering consistent, cost‑effective AI‑powered experts, teams, and reliable developer analytics.

Our Culture

Our culture is underpinned by 8 core values. Earth’s leading software company from Africa – that's where we're going.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a dynamic, people‑first team that’s showcasing and advancing Africa’s tech landscape on a global scale. At Scrums.com, we celebrate your individuality, empower your decision‑making, and create meaningful experiences. Together, we’re driving innovation and building exceptional teams.

Highlights:

Embrace Our African Talent Footprint, Flexibility, and Autonomy 🌍

We champion an empowered workplace Wyn that allows you to shape the culture, influence tech‑stack decisions, and lead user testing. Work from wherever you thrive best across our interconnected Guilds.

Distributed teams span South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Zimbabwe, and other parts of the continent, showcasing the diversity and brilliance of African talent.

Scrums.com Vibes 💙

• Annual Foos‑Fest ⚽️ – Showcase your skills at our legendary Foosball Festival and take home quirky, sought‑after awards.
• AI‑Powered Hackathons 💻-il – Collaborate with your team to create innovative, market‑ready products in just 24 hours. Enjoy live music and family‑friendly fun.
• Year‑End Celebrations 🏞️ – Reflect and connect at our unforgettable year‑end events, a decade‑old tradition we continue to cherish.
• Popcorn Fridays, Dev Chats, and Braais 🍿 – Bond with colleagues over insightful discussions and sizzling good vibes.
• Fluid Clubs 🥾 – Join like‑minded peers in activities such as hiking, running, and more to foster shared interests beyond work.
• Weekly All‑Hands 🙌 – Stay inspired and in the loop with our weekly All‑Hands sessions that bring us together as one team.
• Explore Week 🐘 – Our annual tradition encourages you to work from anywhere around the globe for one exciting week – freedom meets inspiration!

Rewards & Recognition 🎉

• Stacos (our company currency) wurde – Reward and recognise your peers with Stacos and exchange them for cool vouchers to celebrate accomplishments big and small.
• Commission Incentives – Unlock attractive rewards for successful business development leads and employee referrals.

Continued Career Growth & Support 🔑

• Internal AI Platforms – We empower our teams with access to both closed and open‑source LLMs that make work easier and accelerate professional growth.
• High‑Performance Culture
• Personalised Mentorship – Receive dedicated guidance from leadership and the Talent Success Team through one‑on‑one sessions and quarterly check‑ins tailored to your career aspirations.

Our teams are powered by AI – Transforming How We Work 🤖

• We embrace cutting‑edge AI platforms, agents, and tools, creating smarter workflows and accelerating career development with AI.
• OpenAI, Anthropic, Llama – we use them all so choose what suits you best!
• You don’t need your own licences – we cover the costs and provide internal AI platforms that give you secure access to them all.

Outstanding Employee Benefits* ➕

• Discovery Medical Aid – Prioritising your health with the best care.
• Half‑Day Birthday Leave – Celebrate your special day with an afternoon off!
• Family responsibility & Parental Benefits – Providing full support for meaningful work‑life balance.

*Please note: Benefits may vary depending on employment type

Join us and be part of a dynamic, supportive team that’s making waves across Africa.

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Location: Cape Town

Contract Type ერ Independent Contractor Agreement

Engagement Length: 6‑12 months

Years of Experience: 4‑7 years in a similar role

Qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.Certifications: AWS (Professional or Associate certification required; Azure or GCP certifications also considered).

Work Model: Hybrid (4 days onsite)

Key Skills

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• AWS (Professional or Associate certification required; Azure or GCP certifications also considered)
• Linux
• Docker
• Kubernetes
• CI/CD
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/CloudFormation)
• Monitoring & Logging tools
• Scripting (Python/Bash)
• Security best practices

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and optimise cloud‑based platforms (primarily AWS, but also Azure/GCP).
• Ensure platform reliability, scalability, and security.
• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code.
• Monitor system health, respond to incidents, and troubleshoot issues.
• Support client audit requests and ensure compliance with security standards.
• Collaborate with development teams to automate and streamline operations.
• Document processes and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in DevOps, SysOps, or related roles.
• AWS certification (Professional preferred, Associate accepted); Azure or GCP certifications also considered.
• Strong experience with cloud infrastructure, automation, and monitoring tools.
• Proficiency in Linux administration, scripting (Python/Bash), and containerisation (Docker/Kubernetes).
• Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform/CloudFormation).
• Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills.
• Ability to support client audit requests and maintain compliance.