DevOps Engineer

Job Description

Join our dynamic team as a DevOps Engineer, where you will focus on automating and enhancing our cloud platforms in Cape Town. Your expertise in containerization and cloud technologies will be vital in shaping our deployment strategies and ensuring high system availability.

Responsibilities

• Architect and manage highly available infrastructure solutions in the cloud.
• Facilitate smooth deployment processes by automating manual tasks.
• Conduct root cause analyses for incidents in the production environment.
• Collaborate with development teams to establish effective feedback loops.
• Utilize containerization technologies to streamline application deployment.
• Ensure compliance with security standards while facilitating rapid development.
• Deliver training sessions for teams on best practices in DevOps.
• Participate in evaluating and selecting new technologies to improve our stack.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Master's degree in relevant tech fields is preferred

Experience

• 4+ years of experience in DevOps roles or similar environments.

Technical Skills

• CI/CD Tools
• Python

Soft Skills

• Effective communication
• Adaptability

Certifications

• Google Professional Cloud Architect
• Puppet Certified Practitioner

Languages

• English: Fluent

Advantageous

• Knowledge of network protocols: Solid understanding of networking fundamentals and protocols.
• Experience with monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana): Hands-on experience with monitoring implementations.

Benefits

• Medical aid and retirement savings plan
• Education reimbursements
• Flexible remote working options
• Team-building events and social activities

Company Culture

• Feedback-oriented: We encourage regular feedback for growth and self-improvement.
• Continuous Learning: Our environment promotes ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Balancing work and play: We believe in maintaining a fun workplace while achieving work objectives.