DevOps Engineer

 
A DevOps engineer works within the IT department and is responsible for implementing processes and systems according to a software’s lifecycle needs. The needs that often arise include coding, maintenance and updates. If you’re seeking a nrw adventure in your career or are interested in a DevOps career, you must know a few things about qualifying.

What is a DevOps Engineer?

A DevOps engineer handles tasks from coding to system administration, specialised DevOps toolchains and infrastructure management. The job function is relatively sparse and includes a variety of tasks that form under the IT generalist umbrella. Technical knowledge is vital to being successful as a DevOps engineer. However, interpersonal skills should not be overlooked. DevOps engineers often bridge the gap between workers and technology, encouraging a collaborative environment between teams who often work in silos.

 

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DevOps Engineer Job Description

DevOps Engineer Job Overview

DevOps Engineers combine their engineering and coding knowledge to oversee code releases, create and implement systems software, and analyse data. The ultimate goal of a DevOps engineer is to improve productivity in the workplace and deliver valuable services to their consumers. If you are considering a job as a DevOps engineer, then it would be beneficial to have a background in SysOps, IT Infrastructure, Operations Support or similar.

Responsibilities of a DevOps Engineer

  • Build software to integrate with internal back-end systems.
  • Work collaboratively by identifying and implementing DevOps/SysOps engineering best practices
  • Perform root cause analysis for production errors.
  • Create IT systems infrastructure architecture, standards and roadmaps.
  • Write and also maintain custom scripts to increase efficiency.
  • Collaborate with other engineers and technology functions to deliver secure and reliable solutions
  • Develop scripts to automate visualisation
  • Delegate your team’s workload based on available capacity and manage the expectations of stakeholders
  • Ensure platform uptimes are adhered to by using monitoring tools to automatically surface alerts
  • Create tools to reduce errors and improve customer experience.
  • Investigate and resolve technical issues

DevOps Engineer Skills & Qualifications

  • A BSc or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or relevant field
  • Experience with software engineering, civil engineering and customer experience
  • Skills as a DevOps Engineer or related software engineering role
  • Proficient with git and git workflows
  • Skills in developing engineering applications for large companies
  • Working knowledge of databases and SQL
  • Good understanding of Ruby or Python
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Problem-solving attitude
  • Work collaboratively in a team

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DevOps Engineer Jobs currently open:

DevOps Engineer (Software Engineer) - Hybrid
Location: Stellenbosch
Salary:
Calling all devops enthusiasts to embark on a mystical journey with our client! Our client is in search of a skilled devops engineer to join their enchanted team. Are you ready to unlock the secrets of seamless software deployment, cast powerful automation spells, and create enchanting infrastructure?
1 day ago


Fullstack DevOps Engineer (Advanced)
Location: Midrand
Salary:
Join our dynamic team at the IT Hub of a leading automotive group in South Africa as a Fullstack devops engineer (Advanced). Contribute to global solutions for automotive plants, utilizing your expertise in Java, frontend technologies, and devops practices. Collaborate on operations, development, and quality assurance to drive innovation and excellence across the IT landscape.
5 days ago


Advanced DevOps Engineer
Location: Pretoria
Salary: Hourly
We are seeking an Advanced devops engineer to join our client's team. The successful candidate will be responsible for architecting and developing solutions for scalable, distributed systems, with a focus on AWS Cloud infrastructure.
9 days ago


Advanced DevOps Engineer
Location: Pretoria
Salary: Hourly
We are seeking an experienced devops engineer for a flexible resources assignment. The successful candidate will collaborate with stakeholders and IT teams to ensure operational quality and reliability of applications, implementing best practices in devops methodologies.
9 days ago


DevOps Engineer
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: Negotiable on experience
B.degree with 1 - 4 years related work experience.
9 days ago


DevOps Engineer
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: R900,000 + Annually
Our client is look for an dynamic and energetic Development Operations engineer that is entrepreneurial in their thought process as this position is to collaborate all their department and implement various new structures and processes. As the Development Operations engineer, your primary role involves ensuring smooth deployment, automating processes, and scaling the clients’ applicatio...
9 days ago


DevOps Engineer (Advanced)
Location: Midrand
Salary:
The devops engineer at the IT Hub in South Africa is pivotal for maintaining and enhancing IT solutions. This role involves platform management, automation, and collaboration with feature teams, ensuring seamless delivery within an Agile/devops framework. Technical proficiency in tools like Ansible, Kubernetes, and Java, coupled with strong communication skills, is essential for success. The role ...
14 days ago


System Administrator / DevOps Engineer
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: 50 000 Monthly
Role: devops engineerLocation: Illovo, Johannesburg Our client is a leading ISP who are looking for a dynamic and driven devops engineer to join their team. Your team will maintain, upgrade and manage their diverse and growing infrastructure environment. You will be asked to explore, evaluate and implement new software tools and technologies to help automate and simplify processes in order to...
22 days ago


DevOps Engineer
Location: Cape Town
Salary: Negotiable
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29 days ago


Cloud DevOps Engineer
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
A well-known insurance organization, with branches in multiple African countries, is seeking a Cloud devops engineer to join their team based in Randburg. This organization was established in Australia. They have a hybrid working model.
13 days ago