DevOps Engineer

Are you interested in building, deploying, and maintaining production infrastructure and services? Do you have an understanding of Dev Ops working principles and cloud computing concepts? Are you a strong problem-solver?

Join Elixirr Digital as a Dev Ops Engineer and help us in building and maintaining internal infrastructure to support our software development goals!

As a Dev Ops Engineer, you’ll be responsible for the automation of all manual tasks, and for the building and deployment of both code and data in order to enable continuous integration and continuous deployment frameworks!
Candidates applying kindly note this position is an on-site working opportunity from our locations in Johannesburg or Cape Town.

What will you be doing as a Dev Ops Engineer at Elixirr Digital?

• Design, implement, and manage cloud infrastructure in AWS and Azure to support enterprise-grade applications
• Monitor cloud resources and applications to ensure high availability and proactive troubleshooting
• Implement security best practices and compliance policies across all cloud services and platforms
• Create and maintain CI/CD environments to facilitate an Agile development process
• Develop and maintain Kubernetes and Docker clusters for orchestrating containerized applications
• Research, recommend, and implement new technologies
• Identify common solutions to specific requirements not covered by current conventions
• Collaborate with developers, designers, QA, and product owners to analyze, design, and implement functionality in software products

Competencies and skillset we expect you to have to successfully perform your job:

• Good understanding of how Dev Ops & CI/CD working principles and practices can be used to increase speed and quality 
• Previous experience working with Docker and Kubernetes
• Proficient in Python for scripting and automation
• Understanding of PaaS
• Proficient in managing cloud environments
• Extensive knowledge of Linux
• Experience with Web servers (NGINX, Apache2)
• Experience with Jenkins / Travis CI / Circle CI / Bitbucket Pipelines

We could be a perfect fit if you are:

• Passionate about technology. You anticipate, recognize, and resolve technical problems using a variety of specialized tools for application development and support.
• Independent. You are a self-motivated and ambitious individual, capable of managing multiple responsibilities effectively.
• Problem-solver. You think creatively and find solutions to complex challenges.
• Creative and outside-the-box thinker. You look beyond blog posts and whitepapers, competitions, and even state-of-the-art benchmarks to solve real-world problems.
• Communicator. Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential to ensure effective collaboration and timely delivery of results within the team.
• Proficient in English. We work across continents in a global environment, so fluent English, both written and spoken is a must.

Why is Elixirr Digital the right next step for you?

From working with cutting-edge technologies to solving complex challenges for global clients, we make sure your work matters. And while you’re building great things, we’re here to support you.

• Performance bonus
• Employee Stock Options Grant
• Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Competitive compensation

• Health benefits plan
• Flexible working hours
• Pension plan

• Modern equipment
• Big clients and interesting projects
• Cutting-edge technologies

• Growth and development opportunities
• Internal LMS & knowledge hubs

We don’t just offer a job - we create space for you to grow, thrive, and be recognized.

Intrigued? Apply now!