[Hiring] DevOps II @ShopriteX

Role Description

The purpose of the role is to drive the execution, standardisation, and continuous improvement of DevOps and DevSecOps practices across the software development lifecycle. The role balances development, deployment, automation, and operational reliability to enable secure, scalable, and resilient technology platforms. Operating as a senior individual contributor and functional expert, the role defines and embeds DevOps standards, tooling, and automated deployment patterns, while supporting high-availability, cloud-native platforms. The role works closely with development, architecture, security, and operations teams to ensure efficient delivery, operational excellence, and platform stability, and plays a key role in enabling modern engineering practices across the Group.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field - (essential).
• Kubernetes certifications (CKA, CKAD, or CKS) - (beneficial).
• AWS or Azure DevOps / Cloud certifications - (beneficial).
• 2-3 years' experience in a senior DevOps, DevSecOps, or DevOps-focused programming or similar role with exposure to software development and IT operations - (essential).
• Extensive experience with DevOps and SDLC tools, processes, and methodologies - (essential).
• Strong experience implementing and managing CI/CD pipelines using enterprise DevOps platforms - (essential).
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g. Terraform, CloudFormation) - (essential).
• Experience working in cloud environments (AWS and/or Azure) - (essential).
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as YAML, Bash, PowerShell, or Python - (essential).
• Experience with Agile and/or Waterfall delivery methodologies - (essential).
• Hands-on experience with container orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, EKS, AKS) - (beneficial).
• Strong Linux systems administration and networking fundamentals (DNS, TLS, load balancing) - (beneficial).
• Experience implementing monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions in production environments - (beneficial).
• Exposure to cloud cost optimisation and capacity planning practices - (beneficial).

Requirements

• Define, implement, and mature DevOps and DevSecOps best practices, standards, and automated deployment patterns across the software delivery lifecycle.
• Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using enterprise DevOps platforms (e.g. Azure DevOps, AWS CodePipeline, GitHub, Bitbucket).
• Create and maintain reusable deployment templates and scripts for cloud and on-premise environments.
• Continuously monitor and improve DevOps processes to reduce risk, minimise manual intervention, and improve reliability.
• Design, provision, and support scalable and resilient cloud infrastructure using infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g. Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible).
• Support containerised and microservices-based architectures using Docker and Kubernetes, including deployment, scaling, and operational support.
• Contribute to cloud cost optimisation, capacity planning, and performance improvements.
• Support disaster recovery, business continuity, and platform resilience initiatives.
• Integrate automated testing, quality gates, and security controls into CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate with security teams to embed DevSecOps controls, vulnerability scanning, and compliance requirements into delivery pipelines.
• Support development and QA teams with pipeline integrations, test automation enablement, and deployment best practices.
• Review and validate code, pipeline configurations, and infrastructure definitions to ensure quality and compliance.
• Support operational teams with incident management, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis related to DevOps platforms and pipelines.
• Contribute to monitoring, logging, and alerting practices to improve system observability and production stability.
• Participate in operational readiness, post-incident reviews, and continuous improvement activities.
• Act as a technical reference for DevOps practices, tooling, and deployment approaches.
• Coach, mentor, and support developers, DevOps engineers, QA engineers, and platform teams on DevOps and DevSecOps principles.
• Develop and maintain DevOps documentation, runbooks, standards, and training materials.
• Facilitate workshops and maturity assessments to identify DevOps capability gaps and recommend improvement roadmaps.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and certifications.
• Flexible working hours and remote work options.
• Supportive and inclusive work environment.

Company Description

Our Group and all its operating companies is committed to creating, embracing, and preserving a diverse workplace that values the unique talents, perspectives, backgrounds, and abilities that enrich our organisation. A place where everyone matters and feels included.

We are committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally.