Job descriptionDevOps Engineer job vacancy in Cape Town. PBT Group is seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer to join a dynamic retail environment, focused on building, automating, and optimising scalable and reliable cloud-based infrastructure. This role requires a hands-on engineer who can drive DevOps best practices, enhance CI/CD pipelines, and support modern application delivery through containerisation and Infrastructure as Code. The ideal candidate will work closely with development, data, and operations teams to ensure efficient, secure, and high-performing systems. Key Responsibilities: DevOps Engineering & Automation Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support efficient software delivery Automate build, test, and deployment processes across environments Improve system reliability, scalability, and performance through automation Cloud & Infrastructure Management Deploy and manage cloud infrastructure across AWS and/or Azure environments Optimise cloud usage for cost, performance, and scalability Ensure high availability and disaster recovery capabilities Containerisation & Orchestration Build and manage containerised applications using Docker Deploy and manage container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes Support microservices-based architectures Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Develop and maintain infrastructure using tools such as Terraform and/or Ansible Ensure consistent and repeatable environment provisioning Maintain version‑controlled infrastructure configurations Monitoring, Security & Support Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions Ensure system security, compliance, and best practices are followed Troubleshoot and resolve production issues efficiently Collaborate with teams to support releases and deployments Minimum Requirements: Relevant IT qualification or equivalent experience 4+ years’ experience in a DevOps or Cloud Engineering role Experience working in fast‑paced, customer‑centric environments (retail advantageous) Willingness to work onsite in Cape Town 4 days per week Technical Skills & Experience: Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS and/or Azure) Hands‑on experience with containerisation (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes) Proven experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD) Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible) Strong scripting skills (e.g. Bash, Python) Familiarity with version control systems (Git) Key Competencies: Strong problem‑solving and analytical thinking Attention to detail and commitment to quality Ability to work collaboratively across teams Proactive mindset with a focus on automation and continuous improvement Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills Advantageous: Experience in retail or high‑transaction environments Exposure to microservices architecture Knowledge of monitoring tools (e.g. Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack) Experience with security best practices in cloud environments #J-18808-Ljbffr