Job Summary
We are looking for a
DevOps Engineer to manage and optimize our
hybrid production environment hosted on
Amazon Web Services (AWS) and
Teraco. The ideal candidate will ensure
99.9% uptime, maintain infrastructure through
Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and manage
CI/CD deployments using
GitLab pipelines. You will be critical in supporting secure, scalable, and high-performing production systems in a
fast-paced fintech environment.
Key Responsibilities
Production Environment Management
- Maintain and monitor AWS and Teraco environments to ensure 99.9% uptime.
- Implement and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform.
- Optimize scalability, security, and performance of AWS services (EC2, RDS, ECS, Lambda, etc.).
- Utilize monitoring tools like AWS CloudWatch, Datadog, or Grafana for system visibility and alerting.
Patching and Upgrading
- Perform regular patching and upgrades based on the approved patch policy.
- Plan and execute maintenance windows with minimal service disruption.
- Address vulnerabilities using scan results (e.g., Rapid7) to ensure environment compliance.
CI/CD Pipeline Management
- Deploy approved GitLab pipelines into production based on JSM change requests.
- Collaborate with Development and QA teams for seamless code deployment.
- Optimize pipelines for performance, security, and reliability.
Incident Response and Monitoring
- Proactively detect and respond to system issues.
- Troubleshoot incidents to reduce downtime and recovery time.
- Participate in the on-call rotation and perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for production incidents.
Change Management
- Review and implement approved changes in collaboration with the change management team.
- Maintain clear documentation and communication for all production changes.
Automation and Optimization
- Automate repetitive DevOps tasks (e.g., deployments, patching, monitoring).
- Optimize AWS resource usage to maintain cost-efficiency without compromising performance.
Collaboration and Documentation
- Work cross-functionally with Product Owners, Developers, QA, Security, and Auditors.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of systems, changes, and incident resolutions.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- 99.9%+ uptime for production services.
- Timely execution of upgrades and patches with minimal disruption.
- Deployment of GitLab pipelines with zero critical incidents.
- Reduced response time and resolution time for production issues.
- Continuous cost optimization of AWS resources.
Required Qualifications
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field – or equivalent work experience.
- One or more of the following certifications (current and maintained):
- AWS Certified DevOps Engineer
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
- AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
- LPI Linux Essentials
- Red Hat Certified System Administrator
Experience
- Minimum of 3 years in a DevOps or Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) role.
- Hands-on experience in managing production workloads in AWS.
- Proven expertise in Linux server administration.
- Experience with GitLab CI/CD or similar tools.
Technical Skills
- Advanced knowledge of AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, ELB, CloudFormation, Lambda, etc.).
- Strong experience with Terraform and other IaC tools.
- Scripting proficiency in Python, Bash, or similar.
- Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and container orchestration (ECS a plus).
- Solid understanding of networking, security best practices, and compliance standards.
Soft Skills
- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
- Excellent communication and team collaboration.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
Work Environment & Benefits
- Fast-paced, collaborative fintech environment.
- Required to be onsite in Cape Town with occasional after-hours work.
- Participation in on-call rotation is mandatory.
- Perks include:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Coffee barista on tap ☕
- Relaxed and innovative workplace culture
