Senior DevOps Engineer (IC)

  FRONT-END ENGINEERING LEAD

Job Title:                       Senior DevOps Engineer

Reports to:                    Practice Head: Microsoft Services

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are seeking a dynamic and self-motivated DevOps Engineer to join our team, offering the opportunity to work on a variety of challenging projects for clients across diverse industries. This role is designed for those who excel in creating high-value solutions through innovative technology.

As a pivotal member of our talented software team, you will focus on the automated delivery of high-performing, scalable, enterprise-grade applications. Your role will be crucial in ensuring the seamless operation of mission-critical applications.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

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  Implement and manage continuous delivery systems and methodologies on Kubernetes.
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  Design and maintain scalable and reliable containerization solutions using Docker.
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  Develop and configure infrastructure as code solutions, utilizing tools like Terraform.
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  Ensure best practices are followed in continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) processes.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

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  Profound understanding of Kubernetes and container orchestration.
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  Strong expertise in Docker and containerization technologies.
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  Experience in infrastructure automation with Terraform.
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  Solid grasp of CI/CD methodologies and tools.

 

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  Experience in DevOps or similar software engineering roles.
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  Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under tight deadlines.
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  Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

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  Bachelor’s Degree in Informatics, Computer Science, Engineering or other related qualification (CKA)
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  A minimum of 2 years’ experience in DevOps and SDLC methodologies such AGILE (SCRUM/KANBAN)

• Programming language experience (e.g Java, C#, PHP)
• One or more scripting language (e.g. Bash, PowerShell, Ruby, Python, extensions)

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  Skilled in Cloud technologies AWS, Azure or GCP with particular experience in Infrastructure as code

• Be able to develop, maintain, debug and refactoring of software applications
• One or more version control platforms. (Git preferred)
• Advanced experience in administration and troubleshooting for two (2) or more of the following:
  • DevOps/Deployment
  • Orchestration Management
  • Configuration Management
  • Continuous Integration technology (e.g. Kubernetes, Docker, Jenkins, Ansible Chef, Puppet, or related tools)
  • Advanced experience with Networking and troubleshooting (TCP/IP, DNS, routing, switching, firewalls, LAN/WAN, traceroute, iperf, dig, cURL, or related)

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  Complete at least one relevant certification / skills training annually
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  Partake in Solution Architecture
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  Assist and mentor other inexperienced consultants with in current projects and at DVT
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  Contribute to DVT Insights, including contributions to the internal DVT intellectual property (IP)
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  Partake in technical presentations/knowledge sharing, both internally and publicly

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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  Preferred: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
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  High school diploma or equivalent (Matric, A or O levels).