Job Description
About the Role
Hire Resolve’s client is seeking a Build and Release Engineer to join their team in Durban, KZN. The ideal candidate will work within their DevOps team and with their Front End Scrum teams to automate and optimize their software build and deployment system.
Key Responsibilities
- Automate and optimize our software build and deployment system, ensuring we measure and minimize the time from commit to customer
- Make sure build and deployment processes are following known best practices, coach and train developers on best practices that help them become more efficient
- Build, extend, and maintain the software release pipeline system, ruthlessly minimizing the feedback loop for developers and release time to for customers
- Plan and build Infrastructure-as-Code deployments
- Education of the team on the best use of build, deployment and other tools
- Repeatability of the release management process for the development team
- Scale pipeline to support more customers, systems and developers
- Building and maintaining the build and deploy pipeline environment
- Automating release to manufacturing steps, optimizing for continuous release and deployments to scale
- Raise build and deploy infrastructure issues and potential improvements with Operations and DevOps Teams
- Manage build and deploy infrastructure
- Liaise with Engineers in other teams on a regular basis on common issues
- Performing other software development tasks, such as developing code for internal and external web applications
- Working with QA and Dev team to push the envelope on known best practices for automation, always improving them
- Exercise technical consistency within the IT environment.
Requirements
- 3+ years of work experience in a development environment
- Experience in a fast-paced, agile environment
- Experience with Application Lifecycle Management tools (ALM)
- Experience with AWS Cloud and virtualization
- Experience with JavaScript, .Net, C#, Python, PowerShell, Bash, Linux, Windows, Kubernetes
- Experience with collaboration & development tools: SCM – Git distributed source control, Build GitLab, GitHub, Jenkins, Deploy Octopus, Ansible, Salt, Terraform, Rundeck, Helm
Qualifications
- Matric
- BSc Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, a BComm Business Information Systems (BIS) Degree, or a very high quality Technikon Diploma.
Salary & Benefits
Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
How to Apply
Contact Hire Resolve for you next career-changing move. You can send your CV to Gaby Turner at [gab yt @hireresolve.us](mailto:gabyt@hireresolve.us) or Carmen Schafer at [carmen.schafer@hireresolve.us](mailto:carmen.schafer@hireresolve.us).
About Other IT/Computer Jobs in Kwazulu-Natal
The IT and computer industry in Kwazulu-Natal is generally thriving, with a strong demand for skilled professionals to drive technological advancements and support business growth. Typically, the job market is characterized by a high level of competition, with many talented individuals vying for positions in this field. Commonly, this competitiveness results in attractive salary packages that reflect the industry’s value.
Salary ranges for IT and computer professionals in Kwazulu-Natal can vary widely depending on factors such as experience, company size, and industry sector. Typically, entry-level roles may command salaries within the range of R300 000 to R600 000 per annum, while senior positions or those in larger companies can expect salary ranges of up to R1 million or more. Experience, qualifications, and specific job requirements often influence actual salaries, so it is essential to research market rates for your desired role.
Common skills required for IT and computer professionals include proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or C++, strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software engineering principles, and experience with cloud computing platforms like AWS or Azure. Additionally, many employers require IT professionals to possess excellent problem-solving skills, be able to communicate technical concepts effectively, and have a strong foundation in computer systems and networking fundamentals.
The IT and computer industry is a significant contributor to various sectors in Kwazulu-Natal, including the financial services sector, technology industry, manufacturing sector, and more. These industries often require skilled professionals to support their digital transformation initiatives and maintain competitiveness in today’s fast-paced technological landscape.
Career development opportunities for IT and computer professionals in Kwazulu-Natal are numerous, with many institutions offering training programs, certifications, and apprenticeships to enhance skills and knowledge. Typically, career progression involves taking on more senior roles, specializing in specific areas of expertise, or transitioning into leadership positions.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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