About the Role
Our client, a rapidly expanding SaaS provider, is seeking a highly experienced Senior DevOps Engineer to manage and scale their cloud infrastructure. This role, based in Randburg, Gauteng, ZA , is crucial for ensuring the reliability, performance, and security of their mission-critical applications. You will be responsible for implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, automating infrastructure, and driving best practices in cloud operations. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned professional to take ownership of a sophisticated cloud environment and contribute significantly to the company's growth and technical excellence. Join a team that values innovation, automation, and collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated software delivery.
- Develop and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
- Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure on platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Implement and enforce security best practices across the cloud environment.
- Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions for scalability and reliability.
- Automate operational tasks and processes to improve efficiency.
- Collaborate with development and QA teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure and deployment issues.
- Develop and maintain robust logging, monitoring, and alerting systems.
- Stay current with emerging DevOps trends, tools, and technologies.
Requirements
- B.Sc. in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in DevOps, SRE, or system administration with a focus on cloud environments.
- Proficiency with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Strong experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Expertise in CI/CD tools and methodologies (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI).
- Hands-on experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Chef, Puppet).
- Solid understanding of networking concepts, security principles, and scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python).
- Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration abilities, with experience working within agile teams.
- Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer) are a plus.
Benefits
- Our client offers a highly competitive salary, comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, and a performance-based bonus structure.
- Employees are eligible for stock options in a rapidly growing company.
- Opportunities for professional development, including certifications and conference attendance, are actively supported.
- You will work in a modern, collaborative office space with access to the latest technology.
- A generous retirement savings plan with company matching is provided.
- We are committed to fostering a healthy work-life balance and offer ample paid time off.
- This is a chance to make a significant impact on a growing technology company.
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