DevOps Engineer

Job Description

Join our team as a DevOps Engineer and harness your skills in managing and automating our cloud services in Cape Town. You'll be instrumental in building, maintaining, and optimizing our cloud infrastructure while liaising closely with development teams to deploy new software features seamlessly.

Responsibilities

• Take charge of provisioning and configuring cloud resources to support applications.
• Ensure automated infrastructure deployment with CI/CD tools.
• Monitor system health and performance to provide insights for enhancements.
• Work with security teams to fortify our applications against vulnerabilities.
• Contribute to architectural discussions regarding new technologies and tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on project requirements.
• Implement logging and monitoring solutions to enhance system observability.
• Train and mentor junior staff in DevOps practices and tools.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering or related field

Experience

• 4+ years of experience in DevOps or cloud engineering

Technical Skills

• Kubernetes
• CI/CD tools

Soft Skills

• Adaptability
• Leadership

Certifications

• Google Professional DevOps Engineer
• Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert

Languages

• English: Fluent

Advantageous

• Experience with service meshes like Istio: Hands-on experience with service meshes to manage microservices.
• Experience with security best practices in the cloud: Knowledge of security protocols and practices for cloud architecture.

Benefits

• Full health, dental, and vision insurance
• Performance bonuses based on project milestones
• Work-from-home flexibility
• Access to cutting-edge tools and technologies

Company Culture

• Continuous Improvement: We are committed to continuous learning and encourage our employees to pursue growth.
• Empowerment: We empower our employees to take ownership and make meaningful contributions.
• Health and Well-being: We prioritize the well-being of our teams by offering benefits and support.