DevOps Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer to join our vibrant team in Johannesburg. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical acumen in automation, cloud services, and CI/CD pipelines, contributing to our goal of enhancing operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Optimize and manage CI/CD processes for continuous integration and delivery.
• Administer cloud resources to ensure optimal performance and cost management.
• Train and mentor junior team members on DevOps practices.
• Foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement within the team.
• Implement logging and monitoring solutions for proactive issue detection.
• Participate in on-call rotations to manage production incidents.
• Contribute to the development of best practices for DevOps methodologies.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field
• Relevant DevOps certifications preferred

Experience

• 4-6 years of experience in a DevOps or Systems Engineering role

Technical Skills

• Azure
• Kubernetes
• CI/CD Tools

Soft Skills

• Critical Thinking
• Effective Communication

Certifications

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

Languages

• English: Fluent

Advantageous

• Experience with serverless architecture: Understanding of serverless architectures and its implementation using services like AWS Lambda.
• Scripting Skills: Proficiency in scripting languages like Python or Bash for task automation.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plan with company matching
• Parental leave and family-friendly policies
• A collaborative and inclusive workplace culture

Company Culture

• Continuous Improvement: We're committed to continuous improvement and ongoing learning for all staff.
• Diversity and Inclusion: Our workplace is built on the values of diversity and inclusion, welcoming all perspectives.
• Community Engagement: We actively participate in community-focused initiatives and encourage employee involvement.