Junior DevOps Engineer

SUMMARY:
Get onto our radar as a Junior DevOps Engineer in Centurion!

POSITION INFO:
We are looking for a Junior DevOps Engineer. This role is ideal for someone with 1-2 years of experience in DevOps and cloud infrastructure, with a focus on Azure DevOps, Azure, Kubernetes, and Helm Charts. You will work closely with our development and operations teams to streamline deployment processes, optimise cloud infrastructure, and enhance automation.
 
As a Junior DevOps Engineer, you’ll help build, automate, and maintain scalable cloud environments. You’ll be responsible for CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes clusters, and cloud infrastructure, ensuring reliability and performance. Your work will improve automation, security, and efficiency, making a direct impact on deployment speed and system stability.
 
If you enjoy solving infrastructure challenges, optimising cloud performance, and working in a fast-paced environment, this is the role for you.
 
 
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Duties:

• Assist in managing and maintaining Azure-based cloud infrastructure.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.
• Deploy and manage applications on Kubernetes clusters using Helm Charts.
• Support containerisation strategies and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimise cloud infrastructure and application performance.
• Collaborate with developers to enhance deployment automation and ensure system reliability.
• Assist in security best practices and compliance for cloud environments.
• Document infrastructure, processes, and best practices.

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Honour’s degree in related field will be advantageous.

• 1-2 years of experience in a DevOps or Cloud Engineering role..
• Hands-on experience with Azure and Azure DevOps.
• Experience with Kubernetes and managing Helm Charts.
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and automation tools.
• Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python, PowerShell).
• Knowledge of Git and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, Bicep) is a plus.
• Basic understanding of networking, security, and system administration in a cloud environment.

• Strong problem-solving skills and eagerness to learn new technologies.
• Ability to work collaboratively with development and operations teams.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to adapt to new tools and technologies quickly.