DevOps Engineer

Job Description

As a DevOps Engineer, you will play a crucial role in automating our development processes and managing cloud infrastructure. Ideal candidates will be proficient in tools like Docker and Kubernetes, and have experience working in agile environments. This is an exciting opportunity to grow within a fast-paced tech company located in Cape Town.

Responsibilities

• Architect and deploy applications on cloud platforms.
• Utilize containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Ensure high availability and disaster recovery processes are in place.
• Develop monitoring solutions to detect and resolve performance issues.
• Participate in on-call rotations to provide operational support.
• Engage in mentoring and training junior team members.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field
• Master's degree is an advantage

Experience

• 4-6 years of experience in DevOps or related fields

Technical Skills

• Azure
• Terraform
• Jenkins

Soft Skills

• Communication
• Analytical thinking

Certifications

• Google Professional Cloud Architect
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator

Languages

• English: Fluent

Advantageous

• Familiarity with serverless architectures: Experience with serverless computing options like AWS Lambda or Azure Functions.
• Experience in automation using Ansible or Chef: Skilled in automation tools to facilitate configurations and deployments.

Benefits

• Health insurance for employees and dependents
• Generous leave policies and public holidays
• Professional development reimbursements
• Team-building events and activities

Company Culture

• Continuous Learning: We emphasize the importance of learning and professional growth within our teams.
• Open Communication: We maintain an open-door policy, encouraging feedback and ideas from everyone.
• Employee Wellbeing: Our team members' wellbeing is our priority. We offer various support initiatives.