Senior DevOps Engineer (IC)

FRONT-END ENGINEERING LEAD Job Title: Senior DevOps Engineer Reports to: Practice Head: Microsoft Services ROLE OVERVIEW We are seeking a dynamic and self-motivated DevOps Engineer to join our team, offering the opportunity to work on a variety of challenging projects for clients across diverse industries. This role is designed for those who excel in creating high-value solutions through innovative technology. As a pivotal member of our talented software team, you will focus on the automated delivery of high-performing, scalable, enterprise-grade applications. Your role will be crucial in ensuring the seamless operation of mission-critical applications. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Implement and manage continuous delivery systems and methodologies on Kubernetes. - Design and maintain scalable and reliable containerization solutions using Docker. - Develop and configure infrastructure as code solutions, utilizing tools like Terraform. - Ensure best practices are followed in continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) processes. ESSENTIAL SKILLS - Profound understanding of Kubernetes and container orchestration. - Strong expertise in Docker and containerization technologies. - Experience in infrastructure automation with Terraform. - Solid grasp of CI/CD methodologies and tools. - Experience in DevOps or similar software engineering roles. - Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under tight deadlines. - Excellent communication and teamwork abilities. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS - Bachelor’s Degree in Informatics, Computer Science, Engineering or other related qualification (CKA) - A minimum of 2 years’ experience in DevOps and SDLC methodologies such AGILE (SCRUM/KANBAN) - Programming language experience (e.g Java, C#, PHP) - One or more scripting language (e.g. Bash, PowerShell, Ruby, Python, extensions) - Skilled in Cloud technologies AWS, Azure or GCP with particular experience in Infrastructure as code - Be able to develop, maintain, debug and refactoring of software applications - One or more version control platforms. (Git preferred) - Advanced experience in administration and troubleshooting for two (2) or more of the following: - DevOps/Deployment - Orchestration Management - Configuration Management - Continuous Integration technology (e.g. Kubernetes, Docker, Jenkins, Ansible Chef, Puppet, or related tools) - Advanced experience with Networking and troubleshooting (TCP/IP, DNS, routing, switching, firewalls, LAN/WAN, traceroute, iperf, dig, cURL, or related) - Complete at least one relevant certification / skills training annually - Partake in Solution Architecture - Assist and mentor other inexperienced consultants with in current projects and at DVT - Contribute to DVT Insights, including contributions to the internal DVT intellectual property (IP) - Partake in technical presentations/knowledge sharing, both internally and publicly MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Preferred: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. - High school diploma or equivalent (Matric, A or O levels).