Job Description
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled DevOps and Infrastructure Engineer to join our team in Cape Town City Centre. As a key member of our Cloud Solutions company, you will be responsible for bridging the gap between code and customers, ensuring seamless delivery of complex software systems. You will own the end-to-end CI/CD lifecycle, manage your scaling Kubernetes environment, and empower our small development team by building and implementing the framework and controls that enable delivery efficiency while limiting risk.
Key Responsibilities
- Pipeline Automation: Design, build, and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Flux) to automate testing, security scanning, and deployment.
- Kubernetes Orchestration: Manage and scale their production K8s clusters (On-Prem), ensuring high availability, resource optimization, and seamless deployment.
- Release Management: Ensure that production releases are deployed in a manner that minimizes downtime.
- Observability & Reliability: Implement deep-stack monitoring and alerting (Prometheus, Grafana, Loki) to proactively identify bottlenecks before they affect their customers.
- Security, and Process Adherence: Establish, uphold, and enforce technical standards, established engineering methodologies (including CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code), and security protocols across the entire delivery lifecycle, ensuring all infrastructure and code deployments adhere to departmental processes and procedures.
Requirements
- Qualifications and Experience: Formal tertiary qualification (Degree or diploma in Computer Science, IT or Engineering) or equivalent experience essential.
- 5 years of working development experience essential.
- Project Life Cycle and software development methodologies essential.
- Expert knowledge with Linux and Bash scripting essential.
- Expert knowledge of Docker builds and maintaining a Kubernetes environment essential.
- Strong working knowledge with CI/CD pipeline and related software preferable.
- Working knowledge with Git / GitHub essential.
- Working knowledge of IP Networking essential.
- Working knowledge of Client/Server and integration technologies essential.
- Experience with VoIP, WebRTC and other telecommunications standards preferable.
Qualifications
None mentioned in the original job description.
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About IT / Computing / Software Jobs in Cape Town Region
The IT and computing industry in the Cape Town region is generally thriving, with a strong demand for skilled professionals in fields such as software development, data analytics, and cybersecurity. Typically, these roles are found across various sectors, including technology, finance, healthcare, and education. As a result, career opportunities in this field are often diverse and abundant.
In terms of salary ranges, it’s common to find IT and computing professionals earning between R400 000 to R1 200 000 per annum, depending on factors such as experience, company size, and industry sector. However, please note that these figures are broad estimates and may vary significantly based on individual circumstances. For instance, senior roles or those in larger companies tend to command higher salaries, while entry-level positions may be lower.
Common skills required for IT and computing roles include proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or C++, experience with software development methodologies like Agile or Scrum, knowledge of data structures and algorithms, and familiarity with cloud computing platforms. Additionally, many employers also value skills such as data analysis, problem-solving, and communication.
The technology industry is a significant sector that employs IT professionals in Cape Town, followed by the financial services and manufacturing sectors. Other industries that commonly require these roles include education, healthcare, and government.
For those looking to advance their careers in IT and computing, there are various opportunities for professional development. Typically, this involves obtaining relevant certifications, such as CompTIA or Cisco, and staying up-to-date with industry trends through online courses or workshops. Many employers also provide training and mentorship programs to support employee growth. With experience and continuous learning, it’s possible to move into senior roles or specialise in a particular area of expertise.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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