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You will focus on building scalable, secure, and efficient delivery pipelines and infrastructureusing YAML based Pipelinesand cloud‑native Infrastructure as Code (IaC) frameworks — BiCep for Azureand AWS CloudFormation. You will work closely with our development teams to improve automation, delivery processes, and cloud infrastructure across Azure and AWS implementations, with opportunities to expand into GCP and Kubernetesas part of Saratoga’s multi‑cloud strategy.
Key Responsibilities
Build, maintain, and enhance CI/CD pipelines using BitBucket Pipelines.
Design and manage infrastructure using cloud‑native IaC(e.g., BiCepfor Azure, CloudFormationfor AWS).
Support the delivery of secure, scalable, and cost‑effective cloud solutionsacross Azure and AWS, with opportunities to expand into GCP.
Work with containerization (Docker) and orchestration platforms (Kubernetes).
Automate deployment, monitoring, and operational tasks to improve efficiency and reliability.
Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and QA teams to ensure smooth delivery across the SDLC.
Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure issues, ensuring system reliability and performance.
Contribute to documentation, standards, and knowledge sharingwithin Saratoga’s DevOps and cloud engineering communities.
Participate in continuous learning, including Azure and AWS certification pathsaligned with Saratoga’s cloud strategy.
Qualifications and Experience required:
3–5 years’ experiencein DevOps, cloud operations, or a related engineering role.
Strong expertise in Azureand AWScloud architecture and operations.
Experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines with BitBucket Pipelines.
Hands-on expertise with BiCep(Azure) and/or CloudFormation(AWS) for Infrastructure as Code.
Proficiency in scripting languages (PowerShell, Python, or Bash).
Knowledge of Dockerand Kubernetesfor containerized solutions.
Familiarity with Agileand modern DevOps practices.
Exposure to multi-cloud environments(Azure + AWS) with a willingness to expand skills into GCP.
Experience with SecOpsor securing cloud environments is advantageous.
Relevant Azure certifications(e.g., Azure Administrator Associate, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert) and/or AWS certifications(starting with Cloud Practitioner and role‑specific associate/professional certs) are highly regarded.
Experience with data pipeline orchestration tools (Airflow, Airbyte) is a plus.
Working knowledge of C#(beneficial).
Who we are
Saratoga is a company filled with like-minded individuals who deliver quality solution delivery services and are motivated to make a positive impact in the world through technology.
We partner with our global client base to deliver innovative business and technology solutions to market fast, cost-effectively, and ethically.
As a values-driven company, our values of People Matter, Mutual Respect and Personal Excellence guide us in how we work with our clients, business partners and each other. We offer our people well-rounded work experience, and our staff develop their skills and knowledge through training, career development and tech talks. Virtual and in-person socials, give our teams the opportunities to connect and our reward and recognition programmes celebrate the awesome work and achievements of our people.
At Saratoga, we prioritize flexibility in our work arrangements, embracing both remote and hybrid models to cater to our staff's preferences. However, as a consulting firm, there are instances when onsite presence at the client's location becomes essential for project success and client collaboration.
We strive to provide innovative solutions and inspire each other to be the best we can be. If you are looking to join an organisation where people really do matter, take a look at our open roles:www.saratoga.co.za/careers/
Employment Equity requirement
Employment Equity candidates and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Saratoga is an equal opportunities employer. We believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion, or belief.
The relevant laws and principles associated with Employment Equity and Black Economic Empowerment will be considered when appointing potential candidates.
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* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.