Senior DevOps Engineer - Automation Focus
Summary
A Senior DevOps Engineer in Pretoria who designs and maintains CI/CD pipelines, automates infrastructure provisioning and deployments with configuration management tools, and manages cloud infrastructure on AWS, Azure, or GCP, while building monitoring and alerting systems to keep the platform reliable and scalable.
About the Role
Our client is seeking a seasoned Senior DevOps Engineer to enhance their automation and infrastructure capabilities in Pretoria . In this critical role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust CI/CD pipelines, automating deployment processes, and ensuring the reliability and scalability of their cloud infrastructure. You will collaborate closely with development and operations teams to foster a culture of automation and continuous improvement, driving efficiency and stability across the entire software delivery lifecycle. This position offers a significant impact on the company's operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain scalable and resilient CI/CD pipelines for various applications and services.
- Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and deployment processes using tools like Ansible, Chef, or Puppet.
- Implement and manage cloud infrastructure on platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Develop and maintain monitoring, logging, and alerting systems to ensure high availability and performance.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure and deployment issues.
- Champion DevOps best practices, including infrastructure as code, continuous integration, and continuous delivery.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in DevOps or Systems Engineering roles.
- Proven expertise with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and container orchestration tools (Kubernetes, Docker Swarm).
- Strong scripting skills (e.g., Bash, Python, PowerShell) and experience with configuration management tools.
- Deep understanding of networking, security principles, and monitoring tools.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to system improvement.
Benefits
- Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
- Generous paid time off and opportunities for professional development.
- Exposure to cutting-edge DevOps technologies and practices.
- A collaborative and supportive team environment focused on innovation.
What they ask for
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in DevOps or Systems Engineering roles
- Proven expertise with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Experience with container orchestration tools (Kubernetes, Docker Swarm)
- Strong scripting skills (e.g., Bash, Python, PowerShell)
- Experience with configuration management tools
- Deep understanding of networking, security principles, and monitoring tools
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to system improvement