DevOps Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer to join our innovative team in Port Elizabeth. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud platforms, CI/CD tools, and system automation. You will work closely with software development teams to ensure the smooth deployment and monitoring of applications.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage scalable cloud infrastructure solutions.
• Collaborate with software engineers to integrate new technologies.
• Automate manual processes to streamline operations.
• Ensure data backup and recovery plans are in place.
• Identify opportunities to improve performance and reduce costs.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in IT or a related field
• AWS or Azure certifications preferred

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in DevOps or related field

Technical Skills

• Terraform
• Jenkins

Soft Skills

• Team collaboration
• Problem-solving

Certifications

• Google Cloud Certified - Professional Cloud Architect
• Certified Jenkins Engineer

Languages

• English: Fluent

Advantageous

• Knowledge of scripting languages (Python, Bash): Ability to write scripts to automate tasks and improve workflows.
• Experience with configuration management tools (Ansible, Chef): Hands-on experience in managing configuration across environments.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage for employees and dependents
• Generous retirement contributions
• Work-from-home options for better work-life balance
• Regular team-building and wellness initiatives

Company Culture

• Learning and Growth: Opportunities for skill development and career advancement are fundamental to our culture.
• Team Collaboration: We believe in collaboration and effective teamwork to achieve our goals.
• Work-Life Balance: We promote a healthy work-life balance, understanding the importance of personal time.