Job Purpose:
Streamline software delivery and foster collaboration between development and operations through automation, continuous integration/deployment, and shared responsibility, leading to enhanced efficiency, improved quality, and faster innovation.
Functional Accountabilities
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for efficient and automated software delivery
- Develop and manage infrastructure as code (IaC) to provision, configure, and scale resources reliably
- Automate deployment, monitoring, and maintenance tasks using scripting and configuration management tools
- Collaborate with development, QA, and operations teams to integrate testing, security, and deployment processes
- Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize infrastructure for scalability and reliability
- Implement and maintain cloud infrastructure (AWS) and container orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
- Enforce security best practices, compliance standards, and disaster recovery strategies within infrastructure
- Maintain documentation for infrastructure setup, deployment procedures, and incident response protocols
- Continuously evaluate and adopt emerging tools, technologies, and methodologies to improve DevOps practices.
Striving for Excellence
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations while promoting organizational transparency.
- Collaborate effectively with colleagues and contribute to shared team objectives.
- Provide regular updates on performance and document any issues or challenges to ensure timely resolution.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
- 4-6 years of relevant experience in software development, system administration, or IT operations
- Familiarity with scripting languages (Bash, Python) and basic automation techniques
- Experience with version control systems (Git) and understanding of CI/CD concepts
- Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker)
- Understanding of infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or Helm
- Familiarity with configuration management tools.
- Basic networking, security best practices, and system monitoring skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate technical concepts clearly
- Eagerness to learn new tools, technologies, and methodologies related to DevOps practices.
COMPETENCIES
Working with Others:
- Fosters collaboration and removes obstacles that hinder teamwork.
- Offers advice and support in a sensitive and timely manner.
- Assumes clear responsibility for relevant tasks from the outset.
- Builds a robust network, including senior-level contacts, to facilitate activities and expand knowledge.
- Demonstrates the ability to negotiate and influence decision-makers at higher levels.
- Proactively coordinates with other departments, partners, and external stakeholders.
Adapting and Innovating:
- Drives improvements within own remit, adding value where possible
- Promotes adaptability among team members to achieve objectives
- Advocate new ideas that gain traction with senior colleagues.
Accountability
- Takes ownership of tasks and meets deadlines consistently.
- Delivers outputs on time while adhering to cost and quality standards.
- Accepts responsibility for personal shortcomings and compliance requirements.
- Supports team members, oversees delegated assignments, and remains accountable.
Respect for Diversity
- Works constructively with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Treats all individuals with dignity, respect, and equality.
- Considers different perspectives and demonstrates understanding in daily decisions.
- Reflects on personal biases to avoid stereotyping or discrimination.
- Adjusts systems and practices when biases are identified.
Communicating with Others
- Conveys information confidently and credibly.
- Produces concise reports and documentation highlighting key insights.
- Tailors communication style to meet varied audience needs.
- Guides others on the most suitable communication methods and content.