DevOps and Automation Engineer

SUMMARY:
A leading South African product developer and manufacturer of cutting-edge electronic systems is looking for a highly skilled Automation & DevOps Engineer to join their dynamic engineering team. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional with a strong blend of DevOps expertise, requirements management, and software development skills. You'll be instrumental in driving digital transformation by automating complex development environments, integrating Agile practices, and aligning systems with global safety-critical standards.

POSITION INFO:
What You’ll Do:

• Design and manage CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tooling (Jenkins, Jira, and Bitbucket).
• Automate and optimize infrastructure (IaC/IaaS and containerization).
• Maintain and improve requirements and verification baselines.
• Enhance user authentication and problem tracking systems.
• Support deployment environments, legacy tool migration, and cyber security initiatives.
• Lead automation scripting efforts (Python, Bash, and PowerShell).
• Contribute to developing dashboards, BI reporting, and digital transformation strategies.

• Degree in Electronic/Computer Engineering (Honours/Masters a plus).
• 10+ years' experience in product development (advantageous).
• Strong experience in Agile/DevOps environments.
• Proficiency with tools like Jira, Jenkins, Bitbucket, Docker/Kubernetes, and Artifactory.
• Deep knowledge of requirements management (DOORS, VCRM, SRS, and ICDs).
• Excellent communication, analytical, and collaboration skills.