DevOps Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer specializing in AWS to join our vibrant team in Cape Town. In this role, you will enhance our cloud infrastructure, implement CI/CD pipelines, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver seamless applications. If you're passionate about building scalable and efficient systems, we'd love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain AWS architecture for scalable applications.
• Lead efforts to automate solutions using tools like Terraform.
• Ensure application uptime through effective monitoring and alerting.
• Work closely with development teams to improve application life cycles.
• Conduct performance tuning and capacity planning for cloud resources.
• Implement disaster recovery protocols and strategies.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field
• Relevant IT certifications are beneficial

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in cloud engineering with a focus on AWS

Technical Skills

• CloudFormation
• Jenkins

Soft Skills

• Team Collaboration
• Adaptability

Certifications

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect
• Certified DevOps Engineer

Languages

• English: Fluent

Advantageous

• Expertise in monitoring solutions: Knowledge of tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and CloudWatch.
• Experience with microservices architecture: Hands-on experience building and deploying microservices.

Benefits

• Open-ended vacation policy
• Health and dental insurance plans
• Professional development stipends
• Wellness initiatives and fitness memberships

Company Culture

• Diversity and Inclusion: We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone.
• Respect and Empathy: We value respectful interactions and empathizing with our colleagues.
• Agility and Flexibility: Our teams are agile, responding quickly to market changes.