DevOps Engineer

Job Description

Join our team as a DevOps Engineer in Johannesburg, where you will be responsible for streamlining our development and operational processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both development and operations, focusing on continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, as well as cloud infrastructure management.

Responsibilities

• Implement monitoring and logging strategies to ensure system stability.
• Validate and deploy application updates and infrastructure changes.
• Engage in capacity planning and performance tuning.
• Conduct interviews and onboarding for new DevOps team members.
• Stay updated with industry trends to enhance operations and software delivery.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field
• Master's degree or higher certification is preferred

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in DevOps or related field

Technical Skills

• Terraform
• Azure
• Git

Soft Skills

• Analytical thinking
• Leadership

Certifications

• Certified Kubernetes Administrator
• Google Cloud Professional DevOps Engineer

Languages

• English: Fluent

Advantageous

• Experience with configuration management tools like Ansible: Understanding of automating deployments and configurations.
• Experience with Agile methodologies: Proficiency in Agile practices and processes for software development.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision cover
• Generous leave policy including paid time off
• Employee wellness programs and mental health support
• Access to training and certification programs

Company Culture

• Continuous Learning: We foster an environment where learning and development are prioritized.
• Employee Empowerment: We believe in empowering our staff to take initiative and lead projects.
• Work-Life Balance: We promote a healthy work-life balance through flexible working arrangements.