Lead DevOps Engineer - Remote
Fully remote Lead DevOps Engineer building, automating, and scaling a client's cloud infrastructure on AWS/Azure/GCP: owning CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, monitoring, and security practices, plus mentoring junior engineers. Requires 7+ years in DevOps with 3+ years in a senior/lead role.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Gauteng, South Africa
- Work setup
- Remote
- Seniority
- Lead
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Category
- Devops
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field, or equivalent work experience
- Minimum 7 years in DevOps, Systems Administration, or Software Engineering, with at least 3 years in a lead or senior role
- Proven expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- Strong experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Proficiency in scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell) and IaC tools (Terraform, Ansible, Chef)
- Deep understanding of CI/CD principles and tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI)
- Experience with monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack)
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, remote environment
Full description
About the Role
WhatJobs Direct is seeking an experienced and visionary Lead DevOps Engineer to spearhead our client's cloud infrastructure and deployment strategies. This is a fully remote role, offering you the autonomy to work from your preferred location while contributing to a groundbreaking project. You will be instrumental in building, automating, and scaling our client's cloud environments, ensuring high availability, performance, and security. This position is perfect for a seasoned professional who thrives in a collaborative, distributed team setting and is passionate about driving operational excellence through innovative DevOps practices. The role emphasizes a proactive approach to system management and a commitment to fostering a culture of automation and efficiency within the engineering department.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and manage robust and scalable cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated building, testing, and deployment of applications.
- Implement and manage infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
- Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions to ensure high availability and reliability.
- Establish and enforce security best practices across the cloud infrastructure.
- Automate operational tasks and processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
- Collaborate with development and operations teams to optimize application performance and deployment strategies.
- Mentor and guide junior DevOps engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in DevOps, Systems Administration, or Software Engineering, with at least 3 years in a lead or senior role.
- Proven expertise in cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
- Strong experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell) and infrastructure as code tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Chef).
- Deep understanding of CI/CD principles and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI).
- Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, remote environment.