Job Description
About the Role
We are seeking a DevOps Engineer with strong experience in CI/CD, release automation, cloud infrastructure, and operational support across development, test, and production environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines (pipeline-as-code)
- Manage deployment automation across multiple environments
- Support ArgoCD (or equivalent GitOps tools) for deployments
- Implement integrations requested by internal and client teams
- Provide Level 2 technical support for production and non-production systems
- Perform root cause analysis for production incidents and recurring issues
- Build automation tools to improve reliability and reduce operational risk
- Monitor system health, performance, availability, and capacity
- Develop scripts for automation, reporting, and operational efficiency
- Support release and deployment management processes
- Troubleshoot infrastructure, application, and database issues
- Define and improve operational procedures and best practices
- Apply shift-left security principles in delivery pipelines
Requirements
- BSc degree or equivalent qualification
- Minimum 4 years experience in DevOps or cloud engineering
- Proven experience implementing CI/CD pipelines and automation
- Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure (AWS and/or Azure)
- Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code practices
- Experience in production support and incident resolution
- Background in development or strong systems/operations engineering experience
Technical Requirements
- Cloud Platforms
- Experience with AWS or Azure, including core services such as:
- AWS: VPC, S3, RDS, EC2, IAM, Lambda, CloudFront, API Gateway
- Azure: VNet, Storage Accounts, SQL Database, Virtual Machines, Entra ID, Functions, Front Door, API Management
- Understanding of Well-Architured Frameworks is required.
- DevOps & CI/CD
- CI/CD tooling (e.g. GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Bitbucket Pipelines, Azure DevOps)
- GitOps tools such as ArgoCD (or similar)
- Pipeline-as-code practices
- Infrastructure & Automation
- Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, Bicep)
- Configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef, Salt or similar)
- Containerisation (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes or serverless platforms)
- Operations & Support
- System administration across distributed environments
- Monitoring, logging, alerting, and observability tools
- Incident management and problem resolution
- Performance, availability, and capacity troubleshooting
Salary & Benefits
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About Other IT/Computer Jobs in Gauteng
The IT and computer industry is one of the most dynamic and growing sectors in Gauteng, with a thriving job market that offers a wide range of opportunities for career advancement.
In terms of salary ranges, IT professionals in Gauteng can expect to earn anywhere from R800 000 per annum for junior positions to over R2 million for senior executives. The average salary for software engineers is around R1.5 million, while data analysts can earn between R900 000 and R1.2 million. With experience and skills, IT professionals in Gauteng can expect significant salary increases, with some roles offering bonuses and benefits that can increase their overall remuneration.
To succeed in the IT industry in Gauteng, candidates need to possess a range of key skills, including programming languages such as Java, Python, and C++, as well as experience with databases, cloud computing, and cybersecurity. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills are also essential for success in this field. Additionally, knowledge of ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) and Agile methodologies can be highly valued by employers.
Several major companies and industries in Gauteng are currently hiring IT professionals, including technology firms such as Microsoft, IBM, and Oracle, as well as banks and financial institutions like Standard Bank and Nedbank. The finance industry is also a significant employer of IT staff, with roles ranging from software development to data analytics and cybersecurity.
Career growth opportunities are abundant in the IT industry in Gauteng, with many companies investing heavily in employee training and development programs. With experience and skills, IT professionals can move into senior leadership positions or start their own businesses, while also pursuing further education and certifications. The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) is also a significant employer of IT staff, with roles ranging from software development to data analytics and cybersecurity.
Overall, the IT industry in Gauteng offers a wide range of exciting career opportunities for job seekers with the right skills and experience. With salaries that are competitive with those offered by major companies globally, there has never been a better time to pursue a career in this dynamic and rapidly evolving field.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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