DevOps Linux Engineer - Johannesburg – R1m PA

Recruiter:

E-Merge

Job Ref:

GZ60720

Date posted:

Monday, August 4, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

1 000 000

SUMMARY:
DevOps Linux Engineer - Johannesburg – R1m PA

POSITION INFO:

We are searching for a Senior DevOps Engineer who lives and breathes Linux, eats infrastructure for breakfast, and thrives in high-performance, high-reliability environments.

We''re building systems that move money at the speed of thought, and we need someone bold enough to automate everything.

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Requirements:

3+ years of experience in a DevOps/SRE or similar role
Demonstrable excellent Linux skills, including system administration, troubleshooting, and automation
Bachelor''s degree in Computer Science or Programming/Systems or a related technical field
Build a culture of collaboration between Analysts, Architects, Development, QA and Infrastructure ensuring optimal delivery
Establish mutually beneficial relationships with stakeholders that support thought leadership, innovative and integrated practice solutions

Responsibilities:

Assess and communicate business requirements and functional specifications for the design and implementation of solutions
Provide technical leadership, coaching and mentoring as well as technical guidance or system process expertise
Lead the development of contingency plans and identify continuity or disaster recovery risks and mitigation plans
Lead project teams in developing IT solutions to meet business requirements and create, develop, execute, and document test plans
Create technical design specifications and assist in sizing technical requirements

Reference Number for this position is GZ60720 which is a contract position based in Johannesburg offering a cost to company salary of R1m per annum negotiable on experience and ability. Contact Garth on -merge.co.za or call him on to discuss this and other opportunities.

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