Job Description
Stellenbosch – Western Cape – South Africa
- Infrastructure Management: Design, implement, and manage infrastructure solutions using AWS services for scalability and reliability.
- CI/CD Pipelines: Build and maintain continuous integration and deployment pipelines using GitHub Actions or similar tools.
- Containerisation: Manage containerised applications using Docker, ensuring consistency across environments (Nix and Windows).
- Deployment & Monitoring: Deploy applications on platforms like AWS, Heroku, and Kubernetes. Set up monitoring and alerting systems (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, or CloudWatch).
- Automation: Automate repetitive tasks and processes, reducing manual intervention and improving deployment efficiency.
- Security: Implement security best practices, including setting up firewalls, intrusion detection, and system hardening.
- Performance Optimisation: Monitor system performance and work with the development team to improve the efficiency and scalability of applications.
- Database Management: Assist with RDS Postgres database management and help explore potential use of MongoDB or other NoSQL solutions.
- Backup & Recovery: Set up and maintain backup and disaster recovery plans for critical infrastructure.
- Collaboration: Work with developers to troubleshoot production issues, implement fixes, and ensure smooth code releases.
- Cloud Cost Optimisation: Analyse cloud infrastructure to identify opportunities for cost optimization.
- Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for infrastructure, processes, and configurations.
- Preferably a degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Information Systems.
- Relevant AWS certifications a bonus.
- Cloud Platforms: AWS, Heroku, and familiarity with services like ECS, EC2, RDS, S3, CloudFront, and Lambda.
- Containerization: Proficiency with Docker and experience with orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
- CI/CD Tools: GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or other CI/CD tools.
- Monitoring, Metrics & Alerting: Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch), including defining key metrics, setting up dashboards, and configuring alerts for system health and performance.
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Experience with Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.
- Database Management: Familiarity with RDS Postgres and potential NoSQL solutions like MongoDB.
- Version Control: Git/GitHub for source control and collaboration.
- Scripting Languages: Proficiency in Ruby, Python, Bash, or similar scripting languages for automation.
- Systems Integration: Experience integrating disparate systems, APIs, and workflows that enable seamless automation and data flow across infrastructure and development tools.
- Strong understanding of networking, security, and cloud infrastructure management.
- Experience managing high-availability, scalable environments.
- Experience with Docker for containerization and Kubernetes for orchestration.
- Ability to troubleshoot and optimise system performance.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
- Contributions to open-source DevOps tools or active participation in the DevOps community.
- Experience with hybrid cloud architectures.
- Previous experience in an AgTech or SaaS start-up environment.
- Innovation-Driven: Embrace a culture of innovation and continuous learning, where creativity and curiosity are encouraged.
- Collaborative Environment: Foster a team-centric environment where open communication, mutual respect, and shared goals are prioritised.
- Commitment to Excellence: Strive for high-quality outcomes, with a focus on delivering value to the business and stakeholders.
- Integrity and Accountability: Maintain the highest standards of ethical conduct and take responsibility for the quality of work produced.
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