Johannesburg: DevOps Engineer (SQL, Reporting & Application Platforms) (JHB) posted by DataFin Recruitment

ENVIRONMENT:

A cutting-edge HealthTech solutions in Joburg seeks a DevOps Engineer for this hands-on role where you will work across SQL Server, SSRS, C#/.NET applications, and Azure-hosted services, supporting systems end-to-end from database logic and reporting, through CI/CD pipelines, to IIS- and Azure-based deployments. This role is suited to someone who is comfortable moving between T-SQL, C#, build pipelines, and production environments. Applicants must have the strong ability to write, optimize, and troubleshoot complex SQL queries and stored procedures; have hands-on experience with SSRS report development and maintenance & practical experience with ASP.NET MVC and .NET Core.

DUTIES:

SQL Development & Reporting (?50%) –

• Design, write, and optimize T-SQL queries, views, stored procedures, and functions.
• Develop and maintain SSRS reports, including datasets, parameters, layouts, and performance tuning.
• Support data extraction and reporting requirements across internal systems.
• Investigate and resolve data integrity, performance, and reporting issues in production environments.
• Collaborate with Developers and stakeholders to translate requirements into reliable data and reporting solutions.

Release Management & Deployments (?20%) –

• Plan, coordinate, and execute application and database releases across development, staging, and production.
• Build and implement CI/CD pipelines for .NET applications and SQL Server deployments.
• Manage release approvals, deployment windows, and rollback procedures.
• Support deployment of ASP.NET MVC and .NET Core applications, including APIs.

DevOps & Application Platform Support (?30%) –

• Support and deploy C# ASP.NET MVC and .NET Core applications, including REST APIs.
• Deploy and maintain applications on IIS, including configuration, bindings, certificates, and application pools.
• Provide operational support for Azure App Services and Azure SQL environments.
• Administer Git-based source control, including branching strategies and release workflows.
• Assist with cloud infrastructure provisioning
• Implement monitoring and diagnostics.
• Apply security best practices.

REQUIREMENTS:

• SQL Server & T-SQL: Strong ability to write, optimize, and troubleshoot complex SQL queries and stored procedures.
• Reporting: Hands-on experience with SSRS report development and maintenance.
• C# & .NET: Practical experience with ASP.NET MVC and .NET Core, particularly in deploying and supporting applications and APIs.
• CI/CD: Azure DevOps Pipelines; experience deploying .NET and database changes.
• Version Control: Git (Bitbucket); understanding of branching and release strategies.
• Hosting & Infrastructure: IIS configuration and management.
• Scripting & Automation: PowerShell experience preferred.
• Operations Mindset: Comfortable supporting production systems and diagnosing real-world issues.

Desirable

• Database deployment tooling (SSDT, DACPACs).
• Infrastructure-as-code (ARM, Bicep, Terraform).
• Experience supporting APIs in production (logging, monitoring, versioning).
• Familiarity with regulated or data-sensitive environments.