Senior DevOps EngineerAWS & Microservices; GautengHybrid ISB

Lead mission-critical Dev Ops operations for global automotive systems! Drive operational excellence mentor high-performing teams and ensure 24 / 7 reliability for enterprise-scale Java AWS and microservices infrastructure!

Become the operational leader behind global IT systems where your Dev Ops expertise and leadership skills will transform incident management deployment processes and team performance across international platforms!

Senior Dev Ops leadership with operational management expertise

Hybrid and remote working flexibility with 1960 flexible annual hours

Team leadership role with global impact and mentorship opportunities

POSITION :
Contract : 01 November 2025 31 December 2028

EXPERIENCE : 6-8 years related experience

COMMENCEMENT : 01 November 2025

LOCATION :
Hybrid :
Midrand / Menlyn / Rosslyn / Home Office rotation

TEAM :
Program Planning & Ordering (Central Ordering)

• IT Degree / Diploma / Equivalent experience
• 10-15 years in IT Operations
• Experience in leading teams

• Strong operational management capabilities including incident management and troubleshooting operational processes and lifecycle management
• Strong sense of reliability being available to support after-hours as required
• Proven experience in a strong leadership capacity
• Strong technical background with solid skills in Java Spring Boot Angular SQL Kafka MQ AWS execution of Linux commands
• Any additional responsibilities assigned in the Agile Working Model (AWM) Charter

• Operational Excellence :
  Strong operational management skills with a focus on efficiency and effectiveness
• Effective Communicator :
  Exceptional leadership and communication abilities facilitating clear dialogue across teams
• Incident Management Expert :
  Skilled in managing incidents and troubleshooting technical issues promptly
• Strategic Planner :
  Excellent planning and organizational skills adept at navigating complex projects
• Lifecycle Management :
  Knowledgeable in operational processes and lifecycle management to ensure optimal performance
• Mentorship and Development :
  Committed to mentoring and developing team members fostering growth and enhancing team dynamics

• Java Spring Boot
• Angular (Typescript and JavaScript)
• Kafka & JMS (MQ)
• SQL (Oracle Postgres)
• Cloud infrastructure (AWS)
• RESTful and SOAP services
• Design and development of Microservices
• Git Git Hub
• CI / CD pipelines
• Maven docker
• Jira confluence
• IIB Servers
• Linux Commands

• Lead Operations teams and manage incident resolution within defined timelines
• Implement strong troubleshooting practices
• Ensure feature teams adhere to operational processes
• Evaluate approve and present changes to Change Advisory Boards (CABs)
• Monitor and ensure compliance with Operational and Security KPIs
• Report monthly KPI metrics to stakeholders and management
• Provide weekly status updates on all operational matters
• Oversee deployment and release processes
• Maintain consistent systems availability and stability
• Be available for 24 / 7 high / critical priority escalation support
• Maintain Operational Level Agreements (OLAs) and ensuring adherence
• Mentor graduates and support their career development
• Foster a positive team culture and dynamics
• Encourage proactive knowledge sharing and coaching among team members
• Identify and resolve technical lifecycle issues with feature teams
• Demonstrate strong planning skills for complex change implementations
• Manage server configurations and lifecycle management (commissioning and decommissioning)
• Report on financial operations (FINOPS) and optimize resource utilization
• Ensure governance and compliance for dedicated hardware and software assets
• Provide support for existing solutions (Dev Ops) including standby. Willing and able to be on standby after hours on weekends and on public holidays as per rotation schedules
• Other responsibilities as per AWM Charter or as decided by department manager

• South African citizens / residents preferred.
• Valid work permit holders will be considered.
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