DevOps Manager (for virtual cloud solutions)(CH791)

 

Recruiter:

CapitalH

Job Ref:

1550762557

Date posted:

Wednesday, June 15, 2022

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa


JOB SUMMARY:
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JOB DESCRIPTION:

Our client, a Digital Innovation and Mobile Services company is looking to fill a key position in their team. We are looking for a DevOps Manager to help build virtual functional systems that lead to stable uptime and efficiency. The position will oversee the implementation, deployment, and integration of solutions ensuring successful delivery, high quality, and sustainability of technical solutions.

Infrastructure is seen as a key strategic pillar of the business, and we always strive to develop our systems to a world-class standard.

The successful candidate will be working as part of a highly skilled and dynamic business that builds and supports mobile platforms and applications in a technically exciting and evolving industry.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced DevOps engineer to work with our engineering team to develop, implement, optimize, and maintain cloud-based solutions. You will be responsible for deploying and debugging cloud stacks, educating teams on new cloud initiatives, and ensuring the security of the cloud infrastructure.

To be successful as a cloud engineer, you should be able to identify the most optimal cloud-based solutions for us and maintain the cloud infrastructures in accordance with best practices and company security policies. A top-notch cloud engineer should have excellent troubleshooting skills, stay current with industry trends, and should be a team player.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborating with engineering and development teams to evaluate and identify optimal cloud solutions.
  • Modifying and improving existing systems.
  • Educating teams on the implementation of new cloud technologies and initiatives, with a special focus on automation and developer friendliness.
  • Developing and maintaining cloud solutions in accordance with best practices.
  • Ensuring efficient functioning of data storage and processing functions in accordance with company security policies and best practices in cloud security.
  • Identifying, analysing, and resolving infrastructure vulnerabilities and application deployment issues.
  • Regularly reviewing existing systems and making recommendations for improvements.
  • Interacting with partners, providing cloud support, and making recommendations based on our needs.

Requirements

  • At least 5 years of hands-on experience in the field of cloud computing.
  • Experience with CI / CD systems.
  • Experience with containerized application development especially related to
  • Experience database lifecycle management and recovery.
  • Experience with disaster recovery and redundancy best practices.
  • Experience with performance monitoring and resource optimisation.

 

Behavioural and Competency Skills

  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to take initiative, show innovation and suggest ideas
  • Positive attitude with good organisational skills
  • Must be willing to go the extra mile & work overtime if necessary
  • Effective, objective decision-maker
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Self-driven & motivated
  • The ability to work collaboratively as a team player
  • Time and priority management
  • People Management skills
  • Ability to multitask
  • Ability to balance quality deliveries within tight deadlines
  • Flexibility and adaptability

General:

  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us after 30 days you may consider your application unsuccessful
  • In keeping with our client’s employment equity requirements, only South African citizens will be considered.
  • Please include your current salary and salary expectations.

 

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