Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)

IQ Business Group; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 680,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

iqbusiness' iqx Technology Division in Sandton, Gauteng is seeking an experienced Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to join our growing technology team. The role focuses on building reliable, scalable systems and improving performance in a fast-paced environment.

This 6-month contract may convert to a permanent position based on performance. Ideal candidates have hands-on experience with AWS/Azure/GCP, Python/Java/Go, and containers (Docker, Kubernetes), plus strong troubleshooting, communication,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Experience as Site Reliability Engineer, DevOps Engineer, or similar role.
• Hands-on with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and container tech (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement automation for system management and monitoring.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure reliable releases.
• Design, maintain and optimize scalable infrastructure environments.
• Monitor system performance and proactively identify improvement opportunities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure and application issues.
• Create and maintain runbooks and operational documentation.
• Drive continuous improvements in system availability, performance and operations.

Skills

AWS

Azure

GCP

Python

Java

Go

Docker

Kubernetes

Troubleshooting

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

# Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)Intelligent Applications and Platforms South AfricaSandton, GautengContractApply NowView All JobsPosted **14 SEPTEMBER 2026** - Closing Date## Job Descriptioniqx the Technology Division of iqbusiness is seeking an experienced **Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)** to join their growing technology team based in **Sandton**. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled professional who is passionate about building reliable, scalable, and high-performing systems while working in a fast-paced and innovative environment.This role is initially offered on a **6-month contract**, with the possibility of converting to a permanent position based on performance and business requirements. **Skills and Experience required*** Experience with cloud platforms such as **AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)**.* Strong programming and scripting skills using **Python, Java, or Go**.* Exposure to containerization and orchestration technologies such as **Docker and Kubernetes**.* Excellent troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills.* Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.* Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field* Proven experience as a Site Reliability Engineer, DevOps Engineer, or similar role.* Strong understanding of software development principles, IT operations, and infrastructure management.* Experience working within cloud-based environments.**Key Responsibilities** * Develop and implement automation solutions for system management and application monitoring.* Collaborate closely with development teams to ensure reliable and seamless software releases.* Design, maintain, and optimize scalable infrastructure environments.* Monitor system performance and proactively identify opportunities to improve reliability and efficiency.* Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure and application-related issues.* Create and maintain operational documentation, processes, and runbooks.* Drive continuous improvements in system availability, performance, and operational excellence.*Please Note:* *As all iqbusiness roles require honesty in the handling of or access to cash, finances, financial systems, or confidential information; our recruitment process requires that the following background checks be completed: credit, criminal, ID, and qualification verification.**iqbusiness is committed to sustainable growth and transformation, we embrace diversity and employ previously disadvantaged individuals*