Senior DevOps Engineer (Remote)

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior DevOps Engineer to join their innovative team. This role is designed for a professional who thrives in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment and is passionate about automating and streamlining software development and deployment processes. While the role is based in Pretoria , it offers the flexibility of remote work, allowing you to contribute from anywhere. You will play a critical role in building and maintaining our client's robust infrastructure, ensuring reliability, scalability, and efficiency. This is an excellent opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies, collaborate with talented engineers, and make a significant impact on our client's operational excellence.

We are looking for individuals who are proactive, possess strong problem-solving skills, and are dedicated to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration. Join us in shaping the future of our technology operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated building, testing, and deployment of applications.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or Ansible.
• Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure on platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Implement and manage containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions for scalability and reliability.
• Develop and maintain robust logging, monitoring, and alerting systems.
• Automate operational tasks and processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to troubleshoot and resolve production issues.
• Implement and enforce security best practices across the infrastructure.
• Participate in on-call rotations to support production systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience in DevOps, System Administration, or Software Engineering with a focus on automation.
• Proficiency with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong experience with scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python, PowerShell).
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).
• Expertise in containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with infrastructure as code tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Chef, Puppet).
• Solid understanding of networking concepts, security principles, and monitoring tools.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities, with experience working in remote teams.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, along with performance-based bonuses.
• Employees receive comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• We provide a generous allowance for professional development, including access to training, certifications, and conferences.
• This role offers flexibility with a hybrid work arrangement, allowing for remote work combined with occasional office presence in Pretoria .
• We provide a home office setup stipend to ensure a productive remote environment.
• Other benefits include a retirement savings plan, life insurance, and regular team-building events to foster a strong collaborative spirit.
• Paid time off includes annual leave, sick leave, and public holidays.