DevOps Engineer - CI/CD Specialist
Summary
A DevOps engineer specializing in CI/CD who builds and maintains automated build/test/deploy pipelines, manages cloud infrastructure as code, and sets up monitoring and alerting. Core stack includes Jenkins/GitLab CI, Terraform/Ansible, AWS/Azure/GCP, Docker/Kubernetes, and Python/Bash scripting, based in Centurion, South Africa.
About the Role
Our client is seeking a talented and motivated DevOps Engineer with a specialization in CI/CD to join their innovative team in Centurion . This role is critical for streamlining the software development lifecycle, enhancing deployment efficiency, and ensuring the reliability of our client's production systems. You will be instrumental in building and maintaining automated pipelines, managing cloud infrastructure, and fostering collaboration between development and operations teams. This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive engineer to contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and manage robust CI/CD pipelines for automated builds, testing, and deployments.
- Develop and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
- Manage and monitor cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP) to ensure high availability and performance.
- Implement and refine monitoring, logging, and alerting systems for applications and infrastructure.
- Collaborate with development teams to troubleshoot issues and optimize application delivery.
- Ensure the security and compliance of the infrastructure and deployment processes.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in a DevOps or SRE role, with a strong focus on CI/CD.
- Proficiency with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI, or Azure DevOps.
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Strong scripting skills in languages like Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
- Familiarity with monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack).
Benefits
- Competitive annual salary with regular performance reviews.
- Comprehensive health insurance and retirement savings plan.
- Generous budget for professional development and training.
- Fully remote work arrangement, offering flexibility and work-life balance.
- Engaging team environment with opportunities for skill expansion in Centurion .