We are seeking a skilled Dev Ops/Sys Ops Engineer to build and manage the infrastructure, automate deployment processes, and maintain the production systems. You must have 5+ years of experience in Dev Ops or a related role. Proficiency with AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, Cloud Formation, etc.). Strong experience with infrastructure as code tools (e.g., Terraform). Solid understanding of CI/CD concepts and experience with tools such as Jenkins, Bitrise, AWS Code Build. Expertise in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash).

Type: Permanent
Rate: R60 000 – R90 000 Depending on experience
Area: Remote within South Africa

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and maintain scalable infrastructure on AWS.

• Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines to automate testing and deployment.

• Monitor system performance, ensure reliability and availability of infrastructure.

• Perform routine maintenance and updates on servers and infrastructure.

• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure-related issues.

• Implement security best practices and ensure compliance with security policies.

• Manage and optimize cloud costs.

• Maintain detailed documentation of infrastructure and procedures.

• Collaborate with development teams to streamline release processes.

• Set up and monitor server logs, metrics, and alerts for proactive issue resolution.

• Participate in on-call rotation for incident management and resolution.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• 5+ years of experience in Dev Ops or a related role.

• Proficiency with AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, Cloud Formation, etc.).

• Strong experience with infrastructure as code tools (e.g., Terraform).

• Solid understanding of CI/CD concepts and experience with tools such as Jenkins, Bitrise, AWS Code Build.

• Expertise in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash).

• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, ECS, Fargate).

• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Data Dog, Cloudwatch).

• Knowledge of networking fundamentals and security best practices.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.