About the position
Senior DevOps Engineer – Join a Global IT Hub
Location: Midrand / Menlyn / Rosslyn / Hybrid (Home Office Rotation)
Our client in the Motor Industry is looking for a highly skilled Senior DevOps Engineer to join their world-class IT Hub in South Africa. This is a unique opportunity to work on global projects, leveraging cutting-edge technology while shaping the future of IT solutions for a leading international brand.
Why Join?
- Be part of a global IT Hub delivering innovative solutions.
- Collaborate with dynamic international teams in a fast-paced, modern, and agile environment.
- Access to flexible working hours, remote work options, and exclusive vehicle promotions.
- Enjoy state-of-the-art offices and a strong culture of mentorship, growth, and knowledge-sharing.
RequirementsKey Responsibilities:
- Lead operational teams and oversee incident resolution within defined timelines.
- Drive operational excellence, ensuring systems availability, compliance, and lifecycle management.
- Manage deployments, releases, and change processes while reporting on KPIs and FINOPS metrics.
- Mentor graduates, foster strong team dynamics, and encourage proactive knowledge-sharing.
- Provide 24/7 high-priority escalation support when required.
Essential Skills & Experience:
- 10–15 years in IT Operations with proven leadership experience.
- Strong troubleshooting and operational management expertise.
- Technical mastery in:
- Java Spring Boot, Angular (TypeScript/JavaScript)
- Kafka & MQ (JMS)
- SQL (Oracle, Postgres)
- AWS Cloud
- Microservices, RESTful & SOAP Services
- CI/CD pipelines, Git, Docker, Maven
- Linux commands, IIB Servers
- Solid understanding of Agile methodologies and change management processes.
Qualifications:
- IT Degree / Diploma (or equivalent experience).
What You’ll Gain:
- Exposure to cutting-edge global IT landscapes and agile delivery models.
- A high work-life balance with flexible working arrangements (1960 hours / year).
- Career growth opportunities in a global technology network.
- A highly motivating, energetic, and collaborative environment.
Desired Skills:
- Java SpringBoot
- Angular
- SQL
- Kafka
- MQ
- AWS
- Linux
Desired Qualification Level:
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