Senior DevOps Engineer
Summary
Senior DevOps Engineer working hybrid in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, who designs and maintains CI/CD pipelines, automates cloud infrastructure with Terraform/Ansible (AWS, Azure or GCP), and implements monitoring and security best practices. Requires 5+ years in DevOps or systems engineering.
About the Role
Our client is looking for a skilled Senior DevOps Engineer to join their growing team in Richards Bay . This role is crucial for streamlining our software development and deployment processes, ensuring high availability, and enhancing system performance. You will work closely with development and operations teams to implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines, automate infrastructure, and foster a culture of collaboration. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced DevOps professional to make a significant impact on our technological infrastructure and operational efficiency in the KwaZulu-Natal region.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated building, testing, and deployment.
- Manage and automate cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP) using tools like Terraform or Ansible.
- Implement and maintain monitoring, logging, and alerting systems to ensure system health and performance.
- Collaborate with development teams to optimize application deployment and operational efficiency.
- Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure and deployment issues promptly.Ensure security best practices are integrated into all aspects of the infrastructure and deployment processes.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in DevOps or systems engineering roles.
- Proficiency with scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
- Hands-on experience with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
- Strong understanding of cloud platforms and infrastructure as code (IaC) principles.
- Experience with monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK stack.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and performance incentives.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits package.
- Opportunities for continuous learning and professional certifications.
- A hybrid work environment in Richards Bay , promoting collaboration and flexibility.
- Engaging projects and a supportive team atmosphere focused on innovation.