Operations Engineer (Entry) 2272

Recruiter:

Open Source (Pty) Ltd

Job Ref:

JHB001925/KMM

Date posted:

Thursday, May 21, 2026

Location:

Menlyn, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Junior Operations Engineer (DevOps Focused)

We are looking for a Junior Operations Engineer with a DevOps mindset to join a fast-paced, global technology environment. This role is ideal for someone passionate about cloud-native technologies, automation, and system reliability, and who wants to grow in a collaborative Agile team.
You will play a critical role in supporting live systems, improving deployment pipelines, and helping modernize legacy platforms.

POSITION INFO:

Essential Skills

Kubernetes deployment and configuration (Helm - NON-NEGOTIALBLE)
CI/CD pipeline setup and automation (e.g., GitHub Actions)
GitOps and Infrastructure as Code (e.g., ArgoCD)
Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or similar)
Monitoring tools (Grafana, Prometheus, Loki)
Linux and scripting (Bash or similar)
Understanding of ITIL processes (incident, change, problem management)

Role & Responsibilities

Support incident, change, and problem management in a production environment
Build and maintain CI/CD and GitOps pipelines
Deploy and manage applications in Kubernetes environments
Monitor systems and troubleshoot using metrics, logs, and alerts
Support system migrations and global rollout projects
Collaborate in an Agile (Scrum) team, participating in all ceremonies
Work closely with stakeholders and continuously improve DevOps processes
Maintain and support existing solutions to ensure system stability and performance

Advantageous Skills

Backend development exposure (Java, Kafka, APIs)
Experience with Agile tools (Jira, Confluence)
Understanding of design patterns and data-driven architecture
Knowledge of version control and branching strategies (Git)

Qualifications

Relevant IT degree, diploma, or equivalent practical experience

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