Job Description
About the Role
Datafin is seeking a Release DevOps Specialist to join their team in Johannesburg. As a key member of the IT department, you will be responsible for ensuring smooth, reliable, and repeatable software releases from development through staging to production. This role bridges the gap between Development, QA, and Operations by managing release processes, automating deployments, and maintaining stable environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and manage the release calendar, coordinating with Product Owners, Developers, and QA.
- Plan, document, and communicate release schedules and content.
- Ensure staging environments are aligned with production and release packages are validated before go-live.
- Triage bugs raised in staging and work with Developers/QA to resolve them efficiently.
- Facilitate go/no-go decisions with stakeholders.
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps.
- Automate deployments to dev, staging, and production environments.
- Ensure reproducible builds and consistent deployment scripts.
- Manage environment configuration, secrets, and access control.
- Implement rollback and recovery strategies.
- Maintain dev, staging, and production environments to ensure parity and stability.
- Monitor environment health, performance, and resource usage.
- Work with IT Ops to align deployments with compliance and security policies.
- Act as the first line of investigation for staging issues (deployment/config/data), escalating true code defects back to Devs.
- Partner with QA to ensure test environments are production-like.
- Improve release processes to reduce lead time and increase deployment frequency.
- Provide dashboards and reporting on release readiness, success rates, and post-release stability.
Requirements
- Must-haves:
- Strong experience with CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps.
- Hands-on experience with automated deployments for .NET / Blazor / SQL Server applications.
- Expert understanding of source control (Git branching strategies).
- Strong troubleshooting skills across code, config, and environment layers.
- Exposure to Release/Change Management processes in enterprise or regulated environments.
Qualifications
- Formal education/certifications not specified.
Salary & Benefits
- Salary information not specified.
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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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