DevOps Engineer

Job Description

We are on the lookout for a talented DevOps Engineer to join our team in Cape Town. In this role, you will work closely with both development and operations teams to automate and enhance our deployment processes, ensuring the smooth running of our applications.

Responsibilities

• Configure and manage cloud services, ensuring optimal resource allocation.
• Work within agile teams to improve deployment lifecycles.
• Analyze system performance metrics for capacity planning.
• Utilize infrastructure as code (IaC) tools for resource management.
• Drive initiatives for reducing operational costs through automation.
• Facilitate training sessions on DevOps best practices.
• Collaborate with security teams to ensure compliance.
• Engage in troubleshooting and root cause analysis for system issues.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or relevant field
• Certifications in cloud technologies preferred

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in a DevOps role

Technical Skills

• Terraform
• Ansible

Soft Skills

• Team Leadership
• Adaptability

Certifications

• Google Cloud Professional DevOps Engineer
• Docker Certified Associate

Languages

• English: Fluent

Advantageous

• Familiarity with agile methodologies: Experience in working in agile teams with scrum practices.
• Experience with monitoring tools: Knowledge of monitoring solutions like Prometheus or Grafana.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement plan with competitive matching
• Flexible scheduling and the possibility of remote work
• Access to training and workshops

Company Culture

• Continuous Improvement: Our team pursues continuous improvement and embraces change to achieve excellence.
• Open Communication: We foster open communication and transparency at all levels of the organization.
• Diversity: A diverse workforce is important to us; we celebrate differences and promote inclusivity.