AWS DevOps Engineer Infrastructure

Cape Town - Western Cape - South Africa

We are seeking a skilled DevOps/SysOps Engineer to build and manage the infrastructure, automate deployment processes, and maintain the production systems. You must have 3+ years of experience in DevOps/SysOps or a related role. Proficiency with AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, CloudFormation, etc.). Strong experience with infrastructure as code tools (e.g., Terraform). Solid understanding of CI/CD concepts and experience with tools such as Jenkins, Bitrise, AWS CodeBuild. Expertise in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash).

Type: Permanent

Rate: R60 000 R90 000 Depending on experience

Area: Remote from Cape Town

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and maintain scalable infrastructure on AWS.
• Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines to automate testing and deployment.
• Monitor system performance, ensure reliability and availability of infrastructure.
• Perform routine maintenance and updates on servers and infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure-related issues.
• Implement security best practices and ensure compliance with security policies.
• Manage and optimize cloud costs.
• Maintain detailed documentation of infrastructure and procedures.
• Collaborate with development teams to streamline release processes.
• Set up and monitor server logs, metrics, and alerts for proactive issue resolution.
• Participate in on-call rotation for incident management and resolution.
  
  

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of experience in DevOps/SysOps or a related role.
• Proficiency with AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, CloudFormation, etc.).
• Strong experience with infrastructure as code tools (e.g., Terraform).
• Solid understanding of CI/CD concepts and experience with tools such as Jenkins, Bitrise, AWS CodeBuild.
• Expertise in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash).
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, ECS, Fargate).
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., DataDog, Cloudwatch).
• Knowledge of networking fundamentals and security best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
  
  

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