Senior Devops Engineer (Cloud Automation)

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly growing SaaS provider, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior DevOps Engineer to join their dynamic team in Durban. This role is crucial for enhancing and automating our client's cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and overall system reliability. You will play a key role in optimizing development and deployment processes, ensuring seamless delivery of software solutions. The position is based in our client's modern offices in Durban, offering a hybrid work model that fosters collaboration and flexibility. If you are passionate about automation, cloud technologies, and building resilient systems, this is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage robust CI/CD pipelines for automated application deployment and testing.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure on platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Implement and enforce security best practices across the infrastructure and development workflows.
• Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions for optimization and scalability.
• Automate operational tasks and workflows to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to troubleshoot issues and ensure system stability.
• Manage containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.
• Develop and maintain monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions.
• Participate in on‑call rotations to address production incidents.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and technical decision‑making.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a DevOps or SRE role.
• Proven experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Strong proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Extensive experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation).
• Hands‑on experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Deep understanding of CI/CD principles and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI).
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).
• Solid understanding of networking concepts and security best practices.
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with experience in a Durban-based hybrid environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, performance bonuses, and ample opportunities for professional growth and certification.
• Flexible hybrid work arrangement, modern office facilities in Durban, and access to cutting‑edge technologies.
• Company pension scheme, regular team‑building activities, and a supportive work culture that values innovation and collaboration.
• Opportunity to join a team passionate about building scalable and reliable cloud solutions in Durban.

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