DevOps & Automation Engineer

About the position

Help build a pioneering digital bank - shape the future of data platforms withcutting-edge tech.

Is this you?
You're a detail-oriented, collaborative team player with a passion forautomation and modern infrastructure. Communicating clearly comes naturally toyou-whether written or verbal-and you're comfortable working remotely acrossglobal teams. You're proactive, eager to learn, and thrive on solving complex problems through innovation.

What you'll be doing (and why you'll enjoy it)
You'll play a critical role in creating a scalable, self-service data platformusing modern Data Mesh principles for a brand-new digital-only bank in NorthernAfrica. This includes designing and maintaining automation frameworks, managingCI/CD pipelines, and orchestrating infrastructure through tools likeKubernetes, Terraform, and GitLab. You'll work with a modern stack (Iceberg,Kafka, Spark, Trino, and more) to enhance platform automation, reliability, andsecurity. As part of a multidisciplinary and globally distributed team, you'llensure the platform's performance meets the highest standards whilecontinuously integrating new technologies.

Where you'll be doing it
Our client is a pioneering fintech player in the Northern African region,driving the buildout of a new, digital-only bank from the ground up. Theorganisation is forward-thinking and places a strong emphasis on innovation,autonomy, and cross-border collaboration. Known for its commitment toregulatory compliance and cutting-edge architecture, the team culture valuesagility, problem-solving, and continuous learning.

What you'll need
You'll bring proven experience in DevOps, infrastructure automation, andhands-on skills with CI/CD, Kubernetes, and Terraform. Your background includesscripting, managing cloud and on-prem environments, and working within moderndata architectures. Familiarity with Data Mesh concepts is key, and exposure togovernance or security in banking environments is a bonus.

What you'll get
You'll join a high-impact, high-visibility project at the forefront of digital transformation in banking. With a flexible remote-first setup and exposure tothe latest tools and practices, you'll be part of something ambitious and forward-looking.

How to apply
For a confidential discussion please contact Judy Engelbrecht on [Phone Number Removed];or send your CV to [Email Address Removed].We appreciate that your CV might not be fully up to date. No problem, just sendus what you have. We do respond to everyone! Just give us a few days to work through your application.

Desired Skills:

• DevOps
• Inftrastructure Automation
• CI/CD
• Kuberbetes
• Terraform
• Cloud premises
• On-prem
• Data Architectures
• Data Mesh concepts
• Data Governance

Desired Work Experience:

• 5 to 10 years

Desired Qualification Level:

• Grade 12 / Matric