DevOps Engineer

Cape Town FULL TIME R50,000 - R66,667 / Month
(R600,000 - R800,000 / Year)

Job Description

We are on the lookout for a proactive DevOps Engineer to help streamline our development and operational processes. The ideal candidate will be responsible for building and maintaining our infrastructure, focusing on automation, optimization, and release management. You will play a critical role in enhancing system reliability and boosting project delivery timelines.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement CI/CD pipelines to automate software deployment.
  • Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve issues in our cloud infrastructure.
  • Manage and optimize cloud environment configurations.
  • Collaborate with development teams to improve application performance.
  • Implement infrastructure as code using tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
  • Ensure system security through best practices and compliance standards.
  • Support the development and maintenance of operational documentation.
  • Evaluate and integrate new tools and technologies.

Requirements

Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field
  • Master's degree is a plus
Experience
  • 3-5 years of experience in DevOps or related roles
Technical Skills
  • AWS
  • Docker
  • Kubernetes
  • Terraform
  • Jenkins
  • Linux
Soft Skills
  • Communication
  • Problem-solving
  • Teamwork
Certifications
  • AWS Certified DevOps Engineer
  • Docker Certified Associate
Languages
  • English: Fluent

Advantageous

  • Experience with monitoring tools: Familiarity with tools such as Prometheus and Grafana for system monitoring.
  • Knowledge of security best practices: Understanding of network security principles and practices.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary package
  • Health and wellness benefits
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Flexible work hours
  • Work from home options available

Company Culture

  • Innovation: We encourage innovative thinking and creative solutions to challenges.
  • Collaboration: We cultivate an atmosphere of teamwork and mutual support.
  • Diversity and Inclusion: We celebrate diversity and promote an inclusive environment for all team members.
Status: Open