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Cape Town: Information Systems – Dev – Ops Engineer posted by Stratogo

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Role: Information Systems – Dev – Ops Engineer
Industry : Plastics – Manufacturing
Location:  Western Cape – Ottery

Purpose of the Role:

The Dev Ops Engineer holds a transformational position within the Information Systems Department.
This role is responsible for the end-to-end management and execution of development and Automation Projects.
The incumbent will engage with stakeholders from the
outset to foster collaboration and ensure successful project handovers.
These projects are integral to the Information Systems department’s strategic transformation portfolio and will be managed under the direction of the Information Systems Executive. 

Secondary Education:

  • Matric
  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science,
  • Business Analytics, or a related field. Applicable certifications  that support the skills listed below.
  • Clear criminal record 

Experience
5-10 years in IT field with hands on experience with ERP and
Business systems in an Enterprise environment

Project Leadership and Strategy:

  • Identify and analyse business and technical gaps, opportunities, and project feasibility, whether self-identified or directed by leadership.
  • Develop and propose project plans, including budget, justification, and key milestones, and secure buy-in from stakeholders.

Project Management & Execution:

  • Manage the full project lifecycle, overseeing resources, schedules, vendors, and personnel.
  • Integrate and troubleshoot new systems, ensuring a smooth transition.
  • Document and hand over completed projects to stakeholders for long-term ownership.

Development and Automation:

  • Lead the development and implementation of in-house software and automation solutions.
  • Integrate new software with existing systems and manage licensing requirements
  • Ensure all developed software adheres to security standards and does not introduce new risks. 
  • Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, including user manuals and source code documentation. 
  • Implement and manage version control for all developed software.
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 Support and Oversight:

  • Provide training and support to end-users on new software, including how it integrates with existing systems.
  • Offer support to users for problems and queries related to new software.
  • Provide secondary oversight and administration for areas including ERP management, infrastructure, security, data management, and business intelligence.

Skills :
This role should possess a mix of Development, Operations, and
Automation expertise.

  • Cloud Platforms: Extensive experience with major cloud providers like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
  • (GCP). This includes understanding services for computing (e.g., EC2, Azure VMs), storage (S3, Blob
  • Storage), databases, and networking.
  • Automation and CI/CD: Hands-on experience with automation tools and CI/CD (Continuous
  • Integration/Continuous Delivery) pipelines.
  • CI/CD Tools: Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Circle CI, or
  • GitHub Actions.
  • Scripting Languages: Proficiency in languages like
  • Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automating tasks.
  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Experience with tools like Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation to manage and provision infrastructure.
  • Containerization & Orchestration:
  • Containerization: Deep knowledge of Docker for building and running applications in containers.
  • Orchestration:
  • Experience with Kubernetes for managing and scaling containerized applications.
  • Monitoring and Logging: The ability to implement and manage monitoring and logging solutions is crucial.
  • Tools: ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana), Prometheus, Grafana, or Datadog.
  • Version Control: Expert-level knowledge of Git and platforms like GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket

Other Special Requirements

  • Adaptability – Willingness to learn new technologies and adapt to changing project requirements
  • Leadership – Experience leading projects and mentoring team members on new tools and processes is highly valued.

Decision Making

  • Problem Solving – The ability to quickly identify, troubleshoot, and resolve complex issues across various systems and platforms

Accountability

  • Accountable for the success of the projects undertaken

 Communication

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential for collaborating with development teams, operations, and business stakeholders.
  • Be able to communicate complex technical information clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences
  • A strong collaborative mindset to bridge the gap between development and operations teams, promoting a culture of shared responsibility.
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