DevOps Engineer

Dev Ops Engineer job vacancy in Cape Town.

PBT Group is seeking a skilled Dev Ops Engineer to join a dynamic retail environment, focused on building, automating, and optimising scalable and reliable cloud-based infrastructure.

This role requires a hands-on engineer who can drive Dev Ops best practices, enhance CI/CD pipelines, and support modern application delivery through containerisation and Infrastructure as Code.

The ideal candidate will work closely with development, data, and operations teams to ensure efficient, secure, and high-performing systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Dev Ops Engineering & Automation
  • Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support efficient software delivery
  • Automate build, test, and deployment processes across environments
  • Improve system reliability, scalability, and performance through automation
• Cloud & Infrastructure Management
  • Deploy and manage cloud infrastructure across AWS and/or Azure environments
  • Optimise cloud usage for cost, performance, and scalability
  • Ensure high availability and disaster recovery capabilities
• Containerisation & Orchestration
  • Build and manage containerised applications using Docker
  • Deploy and manage container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes
  • Support microservices-based architectures
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
  • Develop and maintain infrastructure using tools such as Terraform and/or Ansible
  • Ensure consistent and repeatable environment provisioning
  • Maintain version‑controlled infrastructure configurations
• Monitoring, Security & Support
  • Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions
  • Ensure system security, compliance, and best practices are followed
  • Troubleshoot and resolve production issues efficiently
  • Collaborate with teams to support releases and deployments

Minimum Requirements:

• Relevant IT qualification or equivalent experience
• 4+ years’ experience in a Dev Ops or Cloud Engineering role
• Experience working in fast‑paced, customer‑centric environments (retail advantageous)
• Willingness to work onsite in Cape Town 4 days per week

Technical

Skills & Experience:

• Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS and/or Azure)
• Hands‑on experience with containerisation (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes)
• Proven experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Git Lab CI/CD)
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible)
• Strong scripting skills (e.g. Bash, Python)
• Familiarity with version control systems (Git)

Key

Competencies:

• Strong problem‑solving and analytical thinking
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams
• Proactive mindset with a focus on automation and continuous improvement
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Advantageous:

• Experience in retail or high‑transaction environments
• Exposure to microservices architecture
• Knowledge of monitoring tools (e.g. Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack)
• Experience with security best practices in cloud environments