Dev Ops Engineer – JHB

Position:  Dev Ops Engineer

Location:  Sandton

Salary:  R44 000 – R 53 000 per month

Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled DevOps Engineer with at least 3 years of experience in DevOps positions, and expertise in automation using Ansible and Terraform. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of programming languages, such as C# (.Net core) and Python, as well as experience with React. Additionally, the candidate should have 3+ years of experience working with SQL (MSSQL) and expertise in CI/CD pipelines, such as Gitlab CI. The individual will be working in a Windows and Linux environment, utilizing Docker containers with container orchestration. The role requires a self-motivated individual who can work in a fast-paced environment, has excellent communication skills, and can collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Automate and manage the deployment, scaling, and management of cloud and on-premises infrastructure using Ansible and Terraform
  • Design, develop, and maintain automation scripts to support CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code
  • Collaborate with development teams to create and maintain infrastructure configurations and deployment patterns
  • Work closely with the operations team to manage and resolve production issues related to infrastructure and applications
  • Utilize Docker containers for application deployment and management, with container orchestration for scaling and failover
  • Develop and implement monitoring and logging solutions to provide visibility into the health and performance of cloud and on-premises infrastructure
  • Build and maintain tools to manage cloud and on-premises infrastructure and applications
  • Mentor junior team members and provide technical guidance on best practices for DevOps and infrastructure automation

Abilities and Skills:

  • Analytical, Attention to detail
  • Industry Awareness
  • Information Seeking
  • Innovation
  • Judgement (Decision-making)
  • Knowledge of technology (that supports product)
  • Logical thinking
  • Managing Complexity
  • Planning and Organising
  • Problem Solving
  • Product Knowledge
  • Research and investigating

Competencies:

  • Ability to prioritise
  • Flexibility
  • Highly disciplined
  • Highly efficient
  • Highly organized
  • Initiative, Integrity
  • Learning ability/orientation
  • Proactive, Responsibility
  • Self-Management
  • Time Management
  • Mathematical Reasoning
  • Numerical ability
  • Adaptability
  • Dependability

Education/Knowledge:

  • 3+ years of experience as a DevOps Engineer, with a focus on automation using Ansible and Terraform
  • Strong programming skills in C# (.Net core) and Python, experience with React is preferable.
  • 3+ years of experience with SQL (MSSQL)
  • Experience working in a Windows and Linux environment, with expertise in Docker containers and container orchestration
  • Knowledge of cloud infrastructure, most notably AWS, and experience with cloud-based services and tools
  • Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities
  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills

Please forward your CV to justincv@lemoninc.co.za