Senior DevOps Engineer - Automation Focus

About the Role

Our client is seeking a seasoned Senior DevOps Engineer to enhance their automation and infrastructure capabilities in Pretoria . In this critical role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust CI/CD pipelines, automating deployment processes, and ensuring the reliability and scalability of their cloud infrastructure. You will collaborate closely with development and operations teams to foster a culture of automation and continuous improvement, driving efficiency and stability across the entire software delivery lifecycle. This position offers a significant impact on the company's operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable and resilient CI/CD pipelines for various applications and services.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and deployment processes using tools like Ansible, Chef, or Puppet.
• Implement and manage cloud infrastructure on platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Develop and maintain monitoring, logging, and alerting systems to ensure high availability and performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure and deployment issues.
• Champion DevOps best practices, including infrastructure as code, continuous integration, and continuous delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in DevOps or Systems Engineering roles.
• Proven expertise with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and container orchestration tools (Kubernetes, Docker Swarm).
• Strong scripting skills (e.g., Bash, Python, PowerShell) and experience with configuration management tools.
• Deep understanding of networking, security principles, and monitoring tools.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to system improvement.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous paid time off and opportunities for professional development.
• Exposure to cutting-edge DevOps technologies and practices.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment focused on innovation.