DevOps Engineer

 

A DevOps engineer works within the IT department and is responsible for implementing processes and systems according to a software’s lifecycle needs. The needs that often arise include coding, maintenance and updates. If you’re seeking a nrw adventure in your career or are interested in a DevOps career, you must know a few things about qualifying.

What is a DevOps Engineer?

A DevOps engineer handles tasks from coding to system administration, specialised DevOps toolchains and infrastructure management. The job function is relatively sparse and includes a variety of tasks that form under the IT generalist umbrella. Technical knowledge is vital to being successful as a DevOps engineer. However, interpersonal skills should not be overlooked. DevOps engineers often bridge the gap between workers and technology, encouraging a collaborative environment between teams who often work in silos.

 

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DevOps Engineer Job Description

DevOps Engineer Job Overview

DevOps Engineers combine their engineering and coding knowledge to oversee code releases, create and implement systems software, and analyse data. The ultimate goal of a DevOps engineer is to improve productivity in the workplace and deliver valuable services to their consumers. If you are considering a job as a DevOps engineer, then it would be beneficial to have a background in SysOps, IT Infrastructure, Operations Support or similar.

Responsibilities of a DevOps Engineer

• Build software to integrate with internal back-end systems.
• Work collaboratively by identifying and implementing DevOps/SysOps engineering best practices
• Perform root cause analysis for production errors.
• Create IT systems infrastructure architecture, standards and roadmaps.
• Write and also maintain custom scripts to increase efficiency.
• Collaborate with other engineers and technology functions to deliver secure and reliable solutions
• Develop scripts to automate visualisation
• Delegate your team’s workload based on available capacity and manage the expectations of stakeholders
• Ensure platform uptimes are adhered to by using monitoring tools to automatically surface alerts
• Create tools to reduce errors and improve customer experience.
• Investigate and resolve technical issues

DevOps Engineer Skills & Qualifications

• A BSc or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or relevant field
• Experience with software engineering, civil engineering and customer experience
• Skills as a DevOps Engineer or related software engineering role
• Proficient with git and git workflows
• Skills in developing engineering applications for large companies
• Working knowledge of databases and SQL
• Good understanding of Ruby or Python
• Good interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving attitude
• Work collaboratively in a team

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DevOps Engineer Jobs currently open:

DevOps Engineer
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: Monthly
Are you a devops engineer who thrives on building scalable cloud platforms and automating everything possible? This is an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge Azure technologies, drive cloud innovation, and play a key role in delivering secure, high-performing solutions in a fast-paced environment.
6 days ago


DevOps Engineer (Azure)
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
Are you passionate about cloud infrastructure, automation, and building scalable, secure platforms? We're looking for a skilled devops engineer to join a high-performing engineering team where you'll play a key role in designing, automating, and optimizing enterprise-grade Microsoft Azure environments.If you thrive in a fast-paced Agile environment and enjoy working with modern cloud technologies,...
9 days ago


DevOps Engineer
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: R 60 000.00 Monthly
Urgent Remote Opportunity! A leading technology business is looking for a Mid to Senior devops engineer to support international operations and work closely with the Australian market. If you are highly skilled in Microsoft Azure, passionate about cloud infrastructure and automation, and have exceptional communication skills, this role offers the flexibility of remote work while contributing to la...
11 days ago


Senior DevOps Engineer | Cloud, Kubernetes & Automation
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: 1300000 Annually
Senior devops engineer | Cloud, Kubernetes & AutomationReady 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
11 days ago


DevOps Engineer
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: Monthly
We are looking for an experienced devops engineer to help accelerate our cloud transformation journey and support the delivery of secure, scalable, and high-performing technology solutions. In this role, you will design and manage Microsoft Azure infrastructure, implement CI/CD pipelines, automate operational processes, and improve system reliability across our technology landscape.The successful ...
14 days ago


DevOps Engineer (Azure)
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: Monthly
Are you passionate about cloud infrastructure, automation, and building scalable, secure platforms? We're looking for a skilled devops engineer to join a high-performing engineering team where you'll play a key role in designing, automating, and optimizing enterprise-grade Microsoft Azure environments.If you thrive in a fast-paced Agile environment and enjoy working with modern cloud technologies,...
1 day ago


DevOps Engineer (Retail)
Location: Cape Town
Salary:
16 days ago


DevOps Engineer
Location: Cape Town
Salary:
16 days ago


AI Platform & DevOps Engineer
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
Our client in the communications technology sector is seeking an AI Platform & devops engineer on a contract duration of 6 months. Role PurposeBuild, operate and optimize the cloud, devops, observability, security and deployment foundations required for enterprise AI solutions. This role ensures AI applications can move safely from proof of concept to production with reliable environments...
28 days ago


Mid-Senior DevOps Engineer (Linux, Ansible, Docker, VMware, Hyper-V, KVM) (CPT)
Location: Cape Town
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44 days ago