Senior DevOps Engineer (3rd Party)

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Job Title:                       Senior DevOps Engineer

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

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

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Profound understanding of Kubernetes and container orchestration.

• Strong expertise in Docker and containerization technologies.

• Experience in infrastructure automation with Terraform.

• Solid grasp of CI/CD methodologies and tools.

• Experience in DevOps or similar software engineering roles.

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under tight deadlines.

• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Informatics, Computer Science, Engineering or other related qualification (CKA)

• 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)

• 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)

• Complete at least one relevant certification / skills training annually

• Partake in Solution Architecture

• Assist and mentor other inexperienced consultants within current projects and at DVT

• Contribute to DVT Insights, including contributions to the internal DVT intellectual property (IP)

• Partake in technical presentations/knowledge sharing, both internally and publicly

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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