DevOps Engineer (CH1036)

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Our client, a leading payment aggregator and provider of secure payment solutions, is looking for a DevOps Engineer to join their growing team in Stellenbosch.

Responsibilities include:

• Manage and automate the deployment, monitoring and maintenance of development and production environments
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure seamless integration of new features and enhancements
• Proficiency in system administration of multiple operating systems (e.g. Linux, Microsoft)
• Proficiency in Database Management
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to improve deployment efficiency
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure high availability and reliability
• Enhance infrastructure security and conduct regular system audits
• Optimise development techniques and processes for better efficiency and scalability
• Manage and maintain cloud-based infrastructure (AWS, Azure or similar)
• Provide support for system-related issues and resolve queries as part of 3rd line support

Required technical skills and experience

• Tertiary of equivalent training in software development, computer science or engineering
• 3-5 years’ of relevant experience in a DevOps or similar role
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash etc)
• Strong knowledge of containerisation technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab, Ci etc.)
• Familiarity with configuration management tools (Ansible, Chef, Puppet)
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
• Understanding of monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack)
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation)

Advantageous:

• Exposure to financial transaction processing systems
• Experience with multi-threaded, high-volume, real-time systems
• Understanding of network and application security practices
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban

Note that this is a hybrid role and will require time in the office (Stellenbosch).

General:

• While we would really like to respond to every application, should you not be contacted for this position within 15 days please consider your application as unsuccessful.
• In keeping with our client’s employment equity requirements, only South African citizens will be considered.
• Please include your current salary and salary expectations.