Job title : Mr D - DevOps Engineer
Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town
Deadline : December 01, 2025
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Your mission, should you choose to accept it :
Cloud Infrastructure Management : Design, implement, and manage scalable and resilient infrastructure using AWS services like EC2, Lambda, Aurora RDS PostgreSQL, and DynamoDB.Container Orchestration : Deploy, manage, and scale applications in Kubernetes.Monitoring & Observability : Set up and maintain comprehensive monitoring using Grafana Cloud, Mimir, Loki, Tempo, and OpenTelemetry.CI / CD Integration : Automate deployments with robust CI / CD pipelines. Familiarity with tools like GitHub Actions and AWS CodeBuild is essential..Log Management & Analysis : Utilize tools like OpenSearch / Elasticsearch and Loki for log analysis and troubleshooting.Scripting & Automation : Develop scripts and tools using Python and Golang to automate tasks and processes.Database Management : Manage and optimize data workflows across databases like Aurora RDS PostgreSQL and DynamoDB.Stream Processing : Work with Kafka for real-time data processing and integration workflows.Incident Management : Participate in on-call rotations, providing expertise in incident resolution and system troubleshootingThe skills we need :
AWS Expertise : An understanding of AWS services and cloud architecture best practices.Kubernetes Proficiency : Hands-on experience in deploying and managing Kubernetes clusters.Programming Skills : Proficiency in Python and Golang for automation and development.Observability Tools : Experience with Grafana, OpenTelemetry, Mimir, Loki, and Tempo.Database Technologies : Knowledge of OpenSearch / Elasticsearch and Aurora RDS PostgreSQL.Streaming Platforms : Practical experience with Kafka for data stream processing.Infrastructure as Code (IaC) : Use tools like Terraform or CloudFormation to manage AWS resources as code.Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.Excellent communication and collaboration skills.Ability to work independently and within a team in a fast-paced environment.Passion for continuous learning and staying updated with industry trends.Nice to have :
Experience with NoSQL, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, ElasticsearchExperience with common web stack applications (nginx, tornado, FastAPI)Experience with messaging platforms (Kafka, Kinesis, SQS, SNS)Experience with Google (GCP, Firebase)Qualifications & Experience :
Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma in Information Systems, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering and 3 years of hands-on experience in a DevOps or Site Reliability Engineering role is required.In the event that a candidate does not have a Bachelor’s Degree or an Advanced Diploma (in Information Systems, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Engineering), an equivalent experience requirement must be met, which equates to a minimum of 6 years experience in a software / technology environment.Certifications in AWS or Kubernetes are advantageous.3-5 years of hands-on experience in a DevOps or Site Reliability Engineering role.2 - 5 years of experience in Python and Golang for automation, scripting and developmentAWS Expertise : 3 years comprehensive experience with AWS services, including EC2, Lambda, DynamoDB, and Aurora RDS PostgreSQL and AWS OpenSearch.Ability to design and manage scalable and resilient cloud architectures.
Kubernetes Proficiency : 3 years hands-on experience with deploying, managing, and scaling applications in Kubernetes environments. Practical experience with Helm and ArgoCDUnderstanding of containerization concepts and tools like Docker / Podman.
Infrastructure as Code (IaC) : 3 years experience with IaC tools like Terraform or CloudFormation to manage and automate cloud resources effectively. CloudFormation is preferential.ICT jobs