Cape Town: Senior DevOps Engineer posted by Plus1X Solutions (Pty) Ltd

We are seeking an experienced Senior DevOps Engineer to drive customer growth, enhance engagement, and improve our website experience. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the resilience, security, and scalability of our technical environments, safeguarding both customer and staff operations.

Essential Competencies

• 5+ years of experience in a similar DevOps role
• Proven expertise in providing technical support in production environments
• Expertise with cloud-based collaboration tools, specifically AWS
• Strong experience with Linux-based infrastructures and Linux system administration
• Hands-on experience with Docker containers and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes or Nomad
• Excellent problem-solving skills and effective communication
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams
• Prior experience in regulated industries with compliance and cybersecurity requirements is a plus

Key Accountabilities

• Design and implement secure infrastructure and automation solutions for development, testing, and production environments.
• Manage and maintain CI/CD tools to accelerate software development and ensure seamless deployment.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation of DevOps processes and systems.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve infrastructure issues across development, test, and production environments to minimize downtime and ensure high availability and performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize development workflows and ensure smooth operations
• Develop and maintain the Internal Developer Platform (IDP) and associated tools to enable rapid deployment and effective monitoring of custom applications at scale.
• Implement and uphold operational standards and processes to ensure best practices.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and tools to leverage current best practices.