Senior DevOps Engineer / Kubernetes GURU - Cape Town / 100% REMOTE - R1000K PA
Summary
Design and run Kubernetes platforms on AWS EKS and on-premises, automating infra with Terraform/Ansible and GitOps (ArgoCD) to keep systems reliable and scalable.
Are you passionate about building reliable, scalable, and automated platforms? Join our team to lead the development and operation of cutting‑edge Kubernetes‑based systems across AWS-hosted SaaS and on‑premises customer deployments. We are currently searching for a Senior DevOps Engineer.
What We're Looking For
- Hands‑on extensive experience with Kubernetes in production and AWS EKS
- Strong skills in Terraform, Ansible, and GitOps practices (ArgoCD preferred)
- Linux systems administration experience and knowledge of container orchestration
- Familiarity with cloud and on‑premises environments, monitoring, alerting, and networking fundamentals
- Strong problem‑solving, documentation, and mentorship abilities
Nice‑to‑Have
- CKA, CKAD, or similar certifications
- Experience with SRE principles, Kubernetes storage solutions, Cloudflare, Azure
- Software engineering background and customer‑hosted platform experience
What You’ll Do
- Platform Engineering & Operations: Design, operate, and continuously improve Kubernetes platforms (AWS EKS & on‑prem deployments) to ensure reliability, availability, and performance
- Infrastructure Automation: Build and maintain infrastructure with Terraform and Ansible, drive reusable modules, and streamline provisioning and lifecycle management
- Kubernetes & GitOps Expertise: Maintain and evolve GitOps workflows (ArgoCD), support Helm‑based deployments, and optimize environment consistency and rollback mechanisms
Position Details
- Reference: GZ61002
- Location: Cape Town / Remote
- Type: Permanent
- Salary: R1000k negotiable (based on experience and ability)