Devops engineer - cape town / hybrid - r 1m pa
We're looking for a
Hands‑on Dev Ops Engineer
to lead the design, implementation, and optimisation of cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and platform operations. You'll work across
AWS
and
Azure , supporting
PHP‑based Symfony and Laravel platforms ,
React/Next.js applications ,
Electron JS apps , and emerging API services.
This is a highly technical role, combining
hands‑on implementation
with architectural influence. You'll ensure platforms are
highly available, scalable, secure, performant, and cost‑efficient , while shaping infrastructure for new projects from day one.
Key Responsibilities
Design, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure in
AWS
and
Azure
Build, maintain, and optimise
CI/CD pipelines
using Azure Dev Ops, Jenkins, Git Hub Actions, and Docker
Support PHP‑based production platforms (Symfony & Laravel)
Optimise performance, scalability, security, and cost‑efficiency of infrastructure
Manage Linux server environments, monitoring, logging, and alerting Support database design, backups, migrations, and high-availability
Implement and maintain API‑driven architectures (REST, authentication, versioning)
Troubleshoot complex infrastructure, deployment, and performance issues
Implement container orchestration solutions (Kubernetes preferred)
Support caching, messaging, or queueing systems (Redis, Rabbit MQ, SQS)
Required Skills & Experience
3+ years in
Dev Ops, infrastructure, or cloud engineering
Hands‑on experience with
AWS and Azure provisioning, automation, and management
Practical experience with
Docker
and
Kubernetes
(or managed equivalents)
Strong understanding of
CI/CD pipelines, automation, and cloud deployments
Experience supporting
PHP‑based platforms in production
Networking & security fundamentals: VPCs, VPNs, firewalls, IAM, load balancing
Experience with high‑traffic or
globally distributed platforms
Solid knowledge of SQL databases, schema design, optimisation, backups, and migrations
Linux server administration and operational monitoring
Strong problem‑solving and diagnostic skills
Benefits & Contract Details
Contract Type:
12‑Month Fixed Term (Hybrid)
Location:
Cape Town, South Africa
Salary:
R 1,000,000 PA (negotiable based on experience and ability)
Reference:
GZ60976
How to Apply Contact
Garth
at: g@.za 011 463 3633
Referral Bonus We pay cash for successful referrals!
Hands‑on Dev Ops Engineer
to lead the design, implementation, and optimisation of cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and platform operations. You'll work across
AWS
and
Azure , supporting
PHP‑based Symfony and Laravel platforms ,
React/Next.js applications ,
Electron JS apps , and emerging API services.
This is a highly technical role, combining
hands‑on implementation
with architectural influence. You'll ensure platforms are
highly available, scalable, secure, performant, and cost‑efficient , while shaping infrastructure for new projects from day one.
Key Responsibilities
Design, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure in
AWS
and
Azure
Build, maintain, and optimise
CI/CD pipelines
using Azure Dev Ops, Jenkins, Git Hub Actions, and Docker
Support PHP‑based production platforms (Symfony & Laravel)
Optimise performance, scalability, security, and cost‑efficiency of infrastructure
Manage Linux server environments, monitoring, logging, and alerting Support database design, backups, migrations, and high-availability
Implement and maintain API‑driven architectures (REST, authentication, versioning)
Troubleshoot complex infrastructure, deployment, and performance issues
Implement container orchestration solutions (Kubernetes preferred)
Support caching, messaging, or queueing systems (Redis, Rabbit MQ, SQS)
Required Skills & Experience
3+ years in
Dev Ops, infrastructure, or cloud engineering
Hands‑on experience with
AWS and Azure provisioning, automation, and management
Practical experience with
Docker
and
Kubernetes
(or managed equivalents)
Strong understanding of
CI/CD pipelines, automation, and cloud deployments
Experience supporting
PHP‑based platforms in production
Networking & security fundamentals: VPCs, VPNs, firewalls, IAM, load balancing
Experience with high‑traffic or
globally distributed platforms
Solid knowledge of SQL databases, schema design, optimisation, backups, and migrations
Linux server administration and operational monitoring
Strong problem‑solving and diagnostic skills
Benefits & Contract Details
Contract Type:
12‑Month Fixed Term (Hybrid)
Location:
Cape Town, South Africa
Salary:
R 1,000,000 PA (negotiable based on experience and ability)
Reference:
GZ60976
How to Apply Contact
Garth
at: g@.za 011 463 3633
Referral Bonus We pay cash for successful referrals!