Senior DevOps Engineer | Cloud, Kubernetes & Automation

Senior DevOps Engineer | Cloud, Kubernetes & Automation

Recruiter: Network Recruitment

Job Ref: ITA006311/Mel

Date posted: Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary: Annually

SUMMARY: Senior DevOps Engineer | Cloud, Kubernetes & Automation

Ready to build and scale world-class cloud infrastructure?

We're looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer with a passion for automation, Kubernetes, cloud platforms, and delivering highly reliable, secure, and scalable environments

POSITION INFO: What You'll Be Doing: Build and manage production-grade Kubernetes environments across cloud and hybrid infrastructure Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Terraform Automate, secure, and optimise cloud environments in AWS and/or Azure Manage advanced Helm deployments and containerised workloads Implement observability and monitoring using Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, Alloy, and Tempo Support CI/CD pipelines and streamline software delivery processes Troubleshoot complex infrastructure challenges and drive platform reliability Mentor junior team members and contribute to DevOps best practices What We're Looking For: 5+ years' experience in DevOps, Cloud Engineering, or Platform Engineering roles Strong Linux administration and engineering background Hands-on experience building, administering, and maintaining Kubernetes clusters Deep expertise in AWS or Azure cloud environments Proven Infrastructure as Code experience with Terraform Strong scripting skills in Bash, Python, or PowerShell Solid understanding of cloud security, governance, and networking principles Ability to collaborate closely with engineering teams and understand application architecture Bonus Points For: Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or similar certification Experience within fintech or other regulated environments Advanced database administration and optimisation experience GitLab CI/CD exposure What's on Offer? Opportunity to work on cutting-edge cloud and platform technologies High-impact role within a fast-paced, innovative environment If you're passionate about Kubernetes, cloud infrastructure, automation, and building scalable platforms that power business growth, we'd love to hear from you.