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Senior DevOps Engineer (remote)

Senior DevOps Engineer (remote)

Ace StaffingWorkFromHome, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
1 day ago
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Job description

SUMMARY :

Senior DevOps Engineer (remote)

POSITION INFO :

Senior DevOps Engineer Start Date : ASAP

Location : Remote – South Africa

Education Level : Degree

Job Level : Senior

Type : Fixed term contract (1 year, with possibility to renew)

Job Description

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior DevOps Engineer to lead the DevOps team in building, optimizing, and scaling cloud and on‑premise platforms. Reporting to the , you will shape infrastructure, streamline development workflows, and ensure systems are secure, reliable, and cost-effective. This role combines hands‑on technical expertise with team leadership and strategic thinking.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor the DevOps team, fostering collaboration, learning, and innovation.
  • Design, develop, and maintain cloud and on‑premises infrastructure to support scalable, secure, and highly available solutions.
  • Build, maintain, and improve CI / CD pipelines for faster, safer deployments.
  • Manage AWS environments, including provisioning, monitoring, and cost optimization.
  • Implement and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
  • Ensure systems observability with logging, monitoring, and alerting tools.
  • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure infrastructure supports business needs.
  • Automate repetitive tasks and processes for efficiency.
  • Implement security best practices, compliance standards, and disaster recovery strategies.

What We Are Looking For

  • Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.
  • Excellent communication skills — able to clearly articulate complex ideas.
  • Highly collaborative, with a track record of working effectively across teams.
  • Adaptable problem‑solver who thrives in changing environments.
  • Passion for data and software engineering, with a naturally curious mindset.
  • Commitment to secure, inclusive, and equitable technical solutions.
  • Self‑motivated and proactive in identifying and pursuing improvements.
  • Demonstrates exemplary software engineering practices in daily work.
  • Skills & Experience – Must Haves

  • Proven experience delivering across all phases of the software development lifecycle.
  • 5+ years of experience in DevOps, Cloud Engineering, or Site Reliability Engineering.
  • Advanced skills with Linux, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), Python, R, SQL, WSL2.
  • Strong experience with RESTful API development.
  • Expertise in designing and implementing cloud architecture (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and on‑premises solutions (VMware, OpenStack, KVM, HPC clusters).
  • Solid understanding of databases (SQL / NoSQL) and data pipelines.
  • Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation) and CI / CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI).
  • Experience implementing automated testing and designing scalable software solutions.
  • Knowledge of security best practices, including IAM, encryption, and compliance frameworks.
  • Familiarity with web application frameworks and machine learning deployment.
  • Skills & Experience – Nice to Haves

  • Experience in Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), championing operational excellence, resilience, backups, disaster recovery, and security.
  • Experience in building web services on AI / ML models.
  • Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, Mathematics, or equivalent practical experience.
  • AWS certifications are a plus.
  • Technology Stack

  • AWS and Azure
  • Python, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS EKS / ECS, AWS CDK and Terraform
  • CKAN, Metabase & other Open Source solutions
  • MySQL, MsSQL, PostgreSQL
  • GitHub Actions, AWS Code Pipeline
  • Culture & Values

    Alignment with a culture of openness, equality, and inclusion. Passion for data and technology. High ethical standards, integrity, and commitment to continuous learning. Dedication to ongoing performance improvement and knowledge sharing.

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