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: Pretoria
Salary: Monthly
We’re recruiting for a devops engineer to join a team in Pretoria. This is a fully in-office role where you will be responsible for designing, maintaining, and improving infrastructure that keeps systems reliable, scalable, and secure.
1 day ago

DevOps Engineer
Location: Pretoria
Salary: Monthly
We’re recruiting for a devops engineer to join a team in Pretoria. This is a fully in-office role where you will be responsible for designing, maintaining, and improving infrastructure that keeps systems reliable, scalable, and secure.
2 days ago

DevOps Engineer
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: Negotiable
We are seeking a highly skilled devops engineer with strong AWS expertise to join our client project team. This role will focus initially on developer enablement and CI/CD pipeline optimisation, and then evolve into broader infrastructure automation and operations as the platform matures. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on AWS experience, a...
2 days ago

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Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
A leading insurance provider based in the East Rand, committed to delivering innovative and customer-centric solutions are seeking a skilled ð¼ devops engineer to support and enhance its cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and automation strategies.
5 days ago

DevOps Engineer
Location: Sandton
Salary: Market Related
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DevOps Engineer
Location: Pretoria
Salary:
devops engineerð Pretoria | ð Full-time | ð¼ On-site | ð° Market-related salaryWe’re recruiting for a devops engineer to join a team in Pretoria. This is a fully in-office role where you’ll play a key part in designing, maintaining, and improving infrastructure that keeps systems reliable, scalable, and secure.
8 days ago

Azure Cloud Infrastructure DevOps Engineer
Location: Gauteng
Salary: Market related
Monitor system availability and performance using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics
8 days ago

DevOps Engineer (DotNet) (Senior) 1433
Location: Midrand
Salary:
Are you a Senior devops engineer with a passion for .NET and a knack for building scalable, cloud-native solutions? We’re looking for a forward-thinking expert to take the lead in designing, deploying, and maintaining cutting-edge systems using C#, .NET Core, Azure, Kubernetes, and GitHub Actions.
9 days ago

DevOps Engineer (DotNet) (Senior) 2290
Location: Midrand
Salary:
Are you a Senior devops engineer with a passion for .NET and a knack for building scalable, cloud-native solutions? We’re looking for a forward-thinking expert to take the lead in designing, deploying, and maintaining cutting-edge systems using C#, .NET Core, Azure, Kubernetes, and GitHub Actions
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DevOps Engineer (DotNet) (Advanced) 2700
Location: Midrand
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Are you passionate about building scalable cloud-native solutions and driving innovation in a fast-paced environment? We're looking for a skilled devops engineer with strong .NET Core and Azure expertise to help shape the future of our global IT landscape. If you're ready to take on exciting challenges, work with cutting-edge technologies, and collaborate with dynamic teams across the globe
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