We’re searching for a Senior DevOps Engineer to help scale and automate our cloud infrastructure, software delivery pipelines, and deployment processes across modern cloud-based environments.

What you’ll do:

• Build, configure, and maintain production-grade Kubernetes environments from the ground up across cloud and hybrid infrastructure.

• Develop, scale, and maintain robust Infrastructure as Code (IaC) pipelines, primarily leveraging Terraform to orchestrate cloud resources.

• Automate and secure cloud infrastructure in Azure, AWS, or both.

• Manage and optimize advanced Helm deployments and containerized workloads.

• Implement and manage observability and alerting using the Prometheus/Grafana stack (Loki, Alloy, Tempo) to monitor platform performance and reliability.

• Support database orchestration and optimization strategies (such as PITR for PostgreSQL or managing Apache Pinot and Cassandra) across environments.

• Work closely with engineering teams to streamline software delivery and ensure seamless CI/CD processes.

• Troubleshoot complex operational issues, mitigate infrastructure vulnerabilities, and enforce strict cloud security profiles.

• Innovate and automate to generate business value.

• Support and mentor junior DevOps team members.

What you’ll bring:

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in complex product environments

• Strong experience in DevOps, Cloud Engineering, or Platform Engineering.

• A long history of Linux administration and engineering experience.

• Proven track record of provisioning cloud infrastructure.

• Hands-on experience building, administering, and maintaining Kubernetes clusters.

• Deep experience with either AWS or Azure infrastructure, core cloud services, and secure networking.

• Strong scripting capability in Bash, Python, or PowerShell.

• The ability to read and comprehend segments of application code, such as Node.js or Java.

• A solid understanding of cloud security, governance, and operational best practices (e.g., identity federation, workload identities).

Nice to have:

• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or equivalent CNCF certification.

• Experience in fintech or regulated environments.

• Advanced Database Administration experience, including performance optimization, handling CDC artifacts, or deduplication strategies.

• Experience with GitLab CI/CD.

While the position is remote, we’re only able to proceed with candidates who already hold the legal right to live and work in South Africa.