Senior Aws Devops Engineer - Flexible Hours & Automation

Our client is seeking a skilled and experienced Lead DevOps Engineer to enhance their infrastructure and deployment pipelines. This role is crucial in bridging the gap between software development and IT operations, ensuring efficient, reliable, and secure delivery of services. You will be instrumental in automating processes, improving system performance, and fostering a collaborative environment between development and operations teams. The position is based in Cape Town , offering a hybrid work model that balances team collaboration with individual focus, enabling you to contribute to a company that values innovation and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated application deployment and infrastructure provisioning.
• Develop and maintain scalable cloud infrastructure, primarily on AWS or Azure, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Implement robust monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions to proactively identify and resolve system issues.
• Automate infrastructure management tasks using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
• Collaborate with software development teams to optimize application performance and troubleshoot deployment-related issues.
• Lead and mentor junior DevOps engineers, fostering a culture of best practices and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in DevOps, SRE, or system administration roles.
• Strong expertise in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Proficiency with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
• Hands-on experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
• Solid understanding of scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) and CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI).

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance-based incentives.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering flexibility and collaboration.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Opportunities for professional growth and certifications in cloud technologies.
• Access to a state-of-the-art office facility in Cape Town .
• Generous paid time off and retirement savings plan.