DevOps Engineer (Azure)

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

ITA006082/Raees

Date posted:

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Monthly

SUMMARY:
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, Infrastructure as Code, Kubernetes, and CI/CD, we'd love to hear from you

POSITION INFO:
Requirements: 5+ years of experience in DevOps, Cloud Engineering, Infrastructure, or Software Engineering. Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure production environments. Proven experience building and maintaining CI\/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps. Solid experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform). Experience with Kubernetes (AKS) and Docker. Strong scripting skills using PowerShell and\/or Bash. Experience with Azure SQL Database, Azure Cosmos DB, and Azure Cache for Redis. Experience with Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights, and ELK Stack. Exposure to API Management platforms, Cloudflare, Microsoft Entra ID, and Azure Key Vault. Azure certifications will be highly advantageous. Responsibilities: Design, implement, and maintain Azure cloud infrastructure using Terraform. Build and optimize automated CI\/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps. Deploy and manage containerized workloads across Kubernetes (AKS) environments. Administer Azure SQL Database, Cosmos DB, and Redis Cache, ensuring performance, scalability, availability, and security. Implement monitoring, logging, alerting, and observability solutions using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights, and ELK. Deploy, support, and optimize Azure Durable Functions for enterprise serverless workloads. Implement cloud security best practices, including identity management, network security, and secrets management. Troubleshoot complex production issues and continuously improve platform reliability and performance. Collaborate with development teams to promote DevOps and DevSecOps best practices. Produce and maintain clear technical documentation. Skills & Competencies: Strong troubleshooting and analytical abilities. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Leadership and mentoring capabilities. Strong documentation and technical writing skills. Continuous improvement mindset. Ability to work effectively in Agile environments. Hands-on approach with strategic technical thinking. Apply now! For more exciting IT vacancies, please visit: If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. For more information contact: Raees Sadek IT Recruitment Researcher

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