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Lead DevOps Engineer

Job in Johannesburg, 2000, South Africa
Listing for: CloudSmiths
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-15
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Systems Engineer, Cloud Computing
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Are you a cloud architect who thrives on building resilient, high-traffic systems? We’re looking for a Lead Dev Ops Engineer to steer our infrastructure strategy at the intersection of media and ad-tech. You’ll lead a talented team, championing automation and robust software design across a sophisticated multi-cloud environment.

The Stack You’ll Command 🛠️
  • Cloud: GCP (Primary) & Azure (Secondary).
  • Orchestration:
    Kubernetes managed via Helm.
  • IaC:
    Heavy Terraform for declarative deployments.
  • Backend/Frontend:
    FastAPI backends;
    NextJS/React frontends.
  • Data:
    Postgres focus (must be DB-agnostic and comfortable with diverse schemas).
  • Security & Ops:
    Okta for identity;
    Atlassian suite for PM tooling.
Your Mission
  • Guide a high-performing team, setting the technical North Star for our infrastructure.
  • Design secure, scalable solutions primarily onGCP, with strategic integration into Azure.
  • Build seamless CI/CD flows that empower developers to ship

    FastAPI and NextJS apps with confidence.
  • Apply rigorous software architecture principles to infrastructure, ensuring "Reliability by Design."
  • Support team-dependent DB choices, maintaining high availability for Postgres and beyond.
What You’ll Bring
  • Leadership:
    Proven experience mentoring engineers and managing stakeholders.
  • Cloud Mastery:
    Deep hands-on expertise in GCP; solid proficiency in Azure.
  • K8s Expertise:
    Advanced knowledge of Kubernetes and Helm charts.
  • Code-First Mindset:
    Strong Terraform skills and a solid grasp of Python (for FastAPI support).
  • Architectural Rigor: A deep understanding of how frontends (NextJS/React) and backends scale.
Why Join Us? ✨
  • Build for millions of daily active users.
  • Remote-first culture with a focus on output, not hours.
  • Generous budget for certifications (GCP/Azure) and global conferences.
  • Top-tier salary and comprehensive benefits.

Ready to lead the next evolution of our cloud? Apply now.

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