DevOps Engineer

SUMMARY:
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.
We are looking for a DevOps Engineer to join our financial services client based in Sandton (On site).

POSITION INFO:
What you will be doing:

• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for Java applications using Azure DevOps.
• Automate software deployments, infrastructure provisioning, and configuration management.
• Manage version control, build automation, and release orchestration.
• Oversee application performance, system monitoring, and alerting mechanisms.
• Configure and manage Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and other logging/monitoring tools.
• Proactively identify and resolve system performance bottlenecks.
• Provide technical guidance to Java development teams on best practices for DevOps, automation, and deployment strategies.
• Act as a mentor and team leader, ensuring alignment between DevOps and development efforts.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement, automation, and collaboration.
• Manage and optimize Azure cloud infrastructure to support Java applications.
• Implement infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform, Ansible, or ARM templates.
• Ensure best practices in security, compliance, and scalability.

• Completed IT / BSc degree or other related fields
• 5 years of experience in DevOps, cloud infrastructure, or system administration.
• Strong experience in Java-based environments and CI/CD for Java applications.
• Proficiency in Azure DevOps and Microsoft technology stack.
• Experience with monitoring, logging, and security best practices in cloud environments.
• Relevant certifications in Azure DevOps, Cloud Engineering, or Infrastructure Automation are a plus.

• Strong DevOps background with experience in Azure DevOps, CI/CD Pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Hands-on experience with monitoring tools (Azure Monitor, Application Insights, etc.).
• Proficiency in Java-based environments and knowledge of Java build tools (Maven, Gradle, etc.).
• Experience with Microsoft technologies (Azure, Windows Server, PowerShell).
• Strong knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes ).
• Familiarity with automation tools (Terraform, Ansible, or ARM templates).