Senior Devops Engineer

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

Job Description


SUMMARY:
Our client is a dynamic software development house working on cutting-edge projects within the fintech space. Their focus is on delivering innovative solutions to transform financial services. We are looking for a Senior Azure DevOps Engineer to join their team and play a critical role in driving automation, scalability, and security across our cloud infrastructure.POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:

  • Cloud Infrastructure Management: Design, implement, and manage scalable and secure infrastructure on Azure, ensuring high availability and disaster recovery capabilities.
  • CI/CD Pipeline Development: Build, maintain, and improve continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines for efficient and seamless software releases.
  • Automation & Scripting: Develop automation scripts to streamline infrastructure management, monitoring, and deployment processes using tools like Azure DevOps, PowerShell, or Python.
  • Monitoring & Incident Response: Implement robust monitoring solutions to ensure the health of the production environment, and manage incident response for any infrastructure or application issues.
  • Collaboration with Development Teams: Work closely with software engineers and product teams to define DevOps processes, assist in the integration of tools, and ensure smooth deployments across environments.
  • Security & Compliance: Implement security best practices in line with industry standards and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements in the fintech sector.
  • Mentorship & Leadership: Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior DevOps engineers and share best practices within the team.
Required Skills & Experience:
  • 5+ years of experience in DevOps engineering with a focus on Azure cloud infrastructure.
  • Proven experience with Azure DevOps, including pipelines, repos, artifacts, and environments.
  • Strong expertise in infrastructure-as-code (IaC) using tools such as ARM Templates, Terraform, or Ansible.
  • Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Solid knowledge of scripting languages (PowerShell, Bash, Python).
  • Hands-on experience with monitoring tools such as Azure Monitor, Grafana, or Prometheus.
  • Understanding of security principles in a cloud environment, especially within regulated industries like fintech.
  • Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development environment.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, with a focus on automation and process improvement.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Azure certifications (e.g., AZ-400, AZ-104).
  • Familiarity with fintech regulatory and security requirements.
  • Experience working with microservices architecture.
Why Join Our Client?
  • Be part of an innovative and fast-growing Dev House.
  • Collaborative work environment with a focus on professional development.
  • One-of-a-kind company culture.
  • Competitive salary and benefits.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV to or follow the "Apply" link on this ad.

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  • Job Id
    JD1371477
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
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  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
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