DevOps Developer Wanted: Join Our Innovative Team!

We are looking for a skilled DevOps Developer to enhance our client’s team. The ideal candidate will possess strong software engineering expertise and a solid understanding of CI/CD principles. In this role, you will focus on automating processes, developing and maintaining deployment and monitoring tools, and ensuring our systems are secure, scalable, and highly available. Collaboration with developers and IT staff is essential for managing code releases and optimizing the software development lifecycle. This position is based in Stellenbosch with a flexible hybrid work arrangement (2 to 3 days in the office/home split).

Key Responsibilities:

• Automate and streamline operations to improve efficiency.
• Develop and maintain deployment tools.
• Troubleshoot issues across various environments.
• Manage code releases effectively.
• Ensure system security, scalability, and availability.
• Implement robust CI/CD pipelines.
• Monitor system performance and health.
• Continuously improve infrastructure and operational processes.
• Document procedures and best practices.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Participate in on-call support as needed.
• Conduct root cause analysis for incidents.
• Optimize cloud resource utilization.
• Maintain configuration management solutions.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in DevOps or a similar role.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Ruby, Bash).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Familiarity with configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef).
• Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong understanding of CI/CD practices.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).
• Understanding of networking and security principles.
• Experience with version control systems (Git).
• Ability to document processes clearly and effectively.
• Proactive attitude and commitment to continuous improvement.

Compensation:

The package is negotiable and dependent on experience.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Join this innovative team and contribute to enhancing the efficiency and reliability of their software development lifecycle. Contact John today at john@starjobs.co.za or 083 3999 054 to apply!