DevOps Engineer

Cape Town Full-time R50,000 - R66,667 / Month
(R600,000 - R800,000 / Year)

Job Description

We are seeking a talented DevOps Engineer to join our vibrant team in Cape Town. This role will involve designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines, managing cloud infrastructure, and collaborating closely with developers to enhance application deployments. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of both development and operations, ensuring seamless integration across all stages of the application lifecycle.

Responsibilities

  • Architect and maintain CI/CD workflows that meet requirements.
  • Utilize cloud services to enhance application performance.
  • Collaborate with QA teams to ensure quality releases.
  • Optimize existing deployments for cost and performance.
  • Conduct root cause analysis to prevent future incidents.
  • Participate in knowledge sharing sessions and mentor junior staff.
  • Stay current with industry trends and tools to improve processes.

Requirements

Education
  • Bachelor’s degree in IT or a related field
  • Master's degree is preferred
Experience
  • 5+ years of experience in a DevOps environment
Technical Skills
  • Terraform
  • Git
Soft Skills
  • Analytical thinking
  • Adaptability
Certifications
  • Google Professional Cloud Architect
  • Certified Kubernetes Administrator
Languages
  • English: Fluent

Advantageous

  • Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools: Experience with tools like ELK Stack or Prometheus for monitoring systems.
  • Familiarity with agile methodologies: Experience working in an agile development environment.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision coverage
  • Retirement savings plan with company match
  • Generous paid time off and holidays
  • Employee development programs and workshops

Company Culture

  • Diversity and Inclusion: We value diverse perspectives and backgrounds to enhance our team dynamics.
  • Work-Life Balance: We promote a healthy work-life balance, ensuring our team members thrive both personally and professionally.
  • Community Engagement: We actively participate in community initiatives and encourage our employees to get involved.
Status: Closed