Job Description

As an DevOps Engineer within the TSARA team you have the chance to shape and develop the operational excellence in one of our critical products.
Our client requires the services of a DevOps Engineer (Expert) - Midrand/Menlyn/Rosslyn/Home Office rotation
Amazing brand with cutting-edge technology
Excellent teams in Global team collaboration
High work-life balance with Flexible hours
Agile working environment
POSITION: Contract until December 2027
EXPERIENCE: 8+ Years related working experience
COMMENCEMENT: 01 April 2025
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

• IT degree or equivalent experience
• At least 6-8 years of DevOps experience in commercial and/or retail end-user IT applications
• Proven track record in operating, implementing and managing large-scale IT systems
• Experience in the automotive or similar manufacturing industry (advantageous)
• IT security Certifications (e.g. GROUP Internal Purple Belt) (advantageous)

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Experience with ITIL operation processes (Incident, Problem, Change management)
• DevOps experience:
• Kubernetes and Docker
• Pipeline setup and automation (e.g. Github Actions)
• Automated provisioning of infrastructure and applications (Infrastructure as Code, GitOps; Experience with tools like Terraform, Ansible, ArgoCD, Flux, Helm)
• In-depth working knowledge of IT infrastructure and platforms - operating systems like Linux and Windows, networks, platforms like databases, web technologies, and AWS cloud technology
• Backend development experience:
• At least 6-8 years' experience in Java Development
• Proficiency in front-end technologies (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, ReactJS/Angular) (Advantageous)
• Strong back-end development skills (Java/Quarkus, NodeJS)
• Experience with RESTful APIs and GraphQL
• Database management skills (SQL, particularly PostgreSQL, Nagios)
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., GitHub, GitLab CI)
• Understanding of the DevSecOps principles
• Experience in maintaining IT security in applications
• Any additional responsibilities assigned in the Agile Working Model (AWM) Charter

ADVANTAGEOUS SKILLS

• Experience with GROUP and our Agile Working Model (AWM)
• German language skills
• Experience with microservices architecture
• Knowledge of container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)

ROLE:

• The DevOps Engineer is a versatile and highly skilled professional responsible for bridging the gap between software development and IT operations, ensuring the seamless deployment, management, and optimization of applications.
• This role combines technical expertise in software engineering with a deep understanding of infrastructure and operations, enabling the organization to achieve greater agility, efficiency, and reliability in it's software delivery processes.
• Act as a key member of the TSARA BizDevOps team, focusing on Support & Operations (2nd & 3rd Level) while being adaptable to changing needs
• Develop and maintain automated build, test, and deployment pipelines
• Development of new functionality based on requirements
• Implement and optimize tools and processes for continuous integration, continuous delivery, and continuous deployment
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate and automate application deployments
• Manage and resolve Incident Management (IM) and Critical Incident Management (CIM) tickets
• Lead Problem Management (PM) initiatives and coordinate Change Management (CM) tasks
• Perform daily system health checks and ensure systems are operational according to SLAs
• Generate and report KPIs to stakeholders on a monthly basis
• Adhere to and improve Group PIC processes (Problem, Incident, Change)
• Understand business requirements, prepare AS-IS and TO-BE documents, and obtain sign-off from users
• Provide input for business cases in terms of benefits and risks
• Execute required changes through configuration and development
• Balance technical skills with business acumen to align IT goals with business objectives
• Build and maintain strong relationships between IT and the business
• Excel in clear communication and work effectively with teams across the organization
• Identify, analyse, and resolve issues efficiently
• Approach problems systematically and find innovative solutions
• Collaborate effectively with others to achieve common goals
• Always consider the impact on the customer and strive to enhance their experience
• Mediate disputes and find mutually acceptable solutions
• Be willing and able to work after hours and on public holidays (critical and high defects)
• Take ownership and responsibility for all aspects of the team's delivery
• Any additional responsibilities assigned in the Agile Working Model (AWM) Charter
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• Candidates MUST be based in Gauteng or WILLING TO RELOCATE!

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