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
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: Monthly
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DevOps Engineer (Dev Background) – Midrand / Centurion -Semi – Remote – R600 PH
Location: Pretoria
Salary: 1152000
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DevOps Engineer
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
Job Title: devops engineerDepartment: DevelopmentTeam: devopsLocation: BryanstonReporting To: devops ManagerPurpose of the RoleAs a devops engineer, you will facilitate collaboration between development and operations teams to deliver high-quality software efficiently and reliably. Your focus will be on automating processes, improving deployment frequency, ensuring reliability, optimizing performa...
6 days ago

Cloud DevOps Engineer
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
Recruiting for a Cloud devops, based in Gauteng.
15 days ago

Senior Cloud DevOps Engineer
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
We Require a Senior Cloud devops engineer for a Contract to Perm position in Parktown. Important: Must be willing to work from 6am - 14:00pm -as resource will report to team in Australia. (Between 6-9am daily have Stand up meetings)
19 days ago

DevOps Engineer
Location: Cape Town
Salary: 840Â 000
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29 days ago

DevOps Engineer - IT
Location: Netherlands
Salary:
Our client specializes in project support for the (petro) chemical and maritime industries. They provide personnel in the areas of engineering, Procurement, Construction, Operations, Maintenance, and Safety. They are seeking a devops engineer (IT) to join their team in the Netherlands
30 days ago

DevOps Engineer
Location: Netherlands
Salary:
Our client is seeking a Medior devops engineer based in the Netherlands, passionate about automation, infrastructure reliability, and continuous improvement. You’ll be part of a multidisciplinary team focused on designing, deploying, and optimizing both cloud and on-premise environments to enable high-quality software delivery in a scalable and secure way.
1 day ago

Lead DevOps Engineer – Rosebank/ Hybrid – R1.45m PA
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: 14500000
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DevOps Engineer
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
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