DVT is one of the top software development and testing companies on the continent. Our software engineers are consulting on cutting edge applications at the top companies in South Africa, as well as consulting globally. You will have the opportunity to work alongside some of the most established developers in the country with the latest technologies. DVT is committed to continuously training our staff and we are very proud of our culture of learning, from internal speaking and training to sponsoring a variety of technical events from DevConf to GDG.
We are looking for a skilled DevOps Engineer to join our team. As a DevOps Engineer, you will play a crucial role in developing and maintaining infrastructure, automating processes, and supporting our software development teams. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the smooth integration and deployment of applications, improve efficiency through automation, and implement best practices for continuous integration and delivery. The ideal candidate is a problem solver with a strong technical background and a passion for driving innovation.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Design, develop, and maintain our infrastructure and deployment pipelines.
Collaborate with software development teams to ensure smooth integration and deployment of applications.
Implement and maintain tools and frameworks for automated testing, continuous integration, and continuous delivery.
Identify bottlenecks and areas for optimization in development, testing, and production environments.
Monitor system performance and reliability, and proactively address issues to ensure high availability.
Automate manual processes to improve efficiency and reduce human error.
Implement and maintain configuration management tools to ensure consistency and traceability of infrastructure.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and provide technical expertise.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to infrastructure, deployment, and environments.
Stay up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies, and recommend improvements or innovations.
Participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and team meetings.
Provide support and guidance to development teams on DevOps best practices.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
7 years+ experience as a DevOps Engineer
Strong multi-cloud knowledge or knowledge of at least 2 of the following AWS or Azure or Google cloud computing platforms.
Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools, such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
Proficiency in scripting and programming languages, such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
Experience with containerization technologies, such as Docker and Kubernetes.
Familiarity with CI/CD tools, such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or Travis CI.
Knowledge of configuration management tools, such as Ansible or Chef.
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Familiarity with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
DevSecOps: SCA, SAST, DAST, IAST, CWPP (beneficial)
MINIMUM EDUCATION
High School Certificate
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Certified Kubernetes Administrator)
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