Lead DevOps Engineer - Remote

About the Role

WhatJobs Direct is seeking an experienced and visionary Lead DevOps Engineer to spearhead our client's cloud infrastructure and deployment strategies. This is a fully remote role, offering you the autonomy to work from your preferred location while contributing to a groundbreaking project. You will be instrumental in building, automating, and scaling our client's cloud environments, ensuring high availability, performance, and security. This position is perfect for a seasoned professional who thrives in a collaborative, distributed team setting and is passionate about driving operational excellence through innovative DevOps practices. The role emphasizes a proactive approach to system management and a commitment to fostering a culture of automation and efficiency within the engineering department.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage robust and scalable cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated building, testing, and deployment of applications.
• Implement and manage infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions to ensure high availability and reliability.
• Establish and enforce security best practices across the cloud infrastructure.
• Automate operational tasks and processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to optimize application performance and deployment strategies.
• Mentor and guide junior DevOps engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in DevOps, Systems Administration, or Software Engineering, with at least 3 years in a lead or senior role.
• Proven expertise in cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Strong experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell) and infrastructure as code tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Chef).
• Deep understanding of CI/CD principles and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI).
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, remote environment.

Benefits

Our client offers a highly competitive salary package, commensurate with experience, and a comprehensive benefits plan. This fully remote role includes health and wellness programs, opportunities for professional development and certifications, and a generous allowance for home office equipment. Join our client and help shape the future of technology from Tembisa, Gauteng .