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
xe2x9cx85 Amazing brand with cutting-edge technology
xe2x9cx85 Excellent teams in Global team collaboration
xe2x9cx85 High work-life balance with Flexible hours
xe2x9cx85 Agile working environment
POSITION: Contract until December 2027
EXPERIENCE: 8+ Years related working experience
COMMENCEMENT: 01 April 2025
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

• xe2x9cx85IT degree or equivalent experience
• xe2x9cx85At least 6-8 years of DevOps experience in commercial and/or retail end-user IT applications
• xe2x9cx85Proven track record in operating, implementing and managing large-scale IT systems
• xe2x9cx85Experience in the automotive or similar manufacturing industry (advantageous)
• xe2x9cx85IT security Certifications (e.g. GROUP Internal Purple Belt) (advantageous)

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• xe2x9cx85Experience with ITIL operation processes (Incident, Problem, Change management)
• xe2x9cx85DevOps experience:
• xe2x9cx85Kubernetes and Docker
• xe2x9cx85Pipeline setup and automation (e.g. Github Actions)
• xe2x9cx85Automated provisioning of infrastructure and applications (Infrastructure as Code, GitOps; Experience with tools like Terraform, Ansible, ArgoCD, Flux, Helm)
• xe2x9cx85In-depth working knowledge of IT infrastructure and platforms - operating systems like Linux and Windows, networks, platforms like databases, web technologies, and AWS cloud technology
• xe2x9cx85Backend development experience:
• xe2x9cx85At least 6-8 years experience in Java Development
• xe2x9cx85Proficiency in front-end technologies (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, ReactJS/Angular) (Advantageous)
• xe2x9cx85Strong back-end development skills (Java/Quarkus, NodeJS)
• xe2x9cx85Experience with RESTful APIs and GraphQL
• xe2x9cx85Database management skills (SQL, particularly PostgreSQL, Nagios)
• xe2x9cx85Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., GitHub, GitLab CI)
• xe2x9cx85Understanding of the DevSecOps principles
• xe2x9cx85Experience in maintaining IT security in applications
• xe2x9cx85Any additional responsibilities assigned in the Agile Working Model (AWM) Charter

ADVANTAGEOUS SKILLS

• xe2x9cx85Experience with GROUP and our Agile Working Model (AWM)
• xe2x9cx85German language skills
• xe2x9cx85Experience with microservices architecture
• xe2x9cx85Knowledge of container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)

ROLE:

• xe2x9cx85The 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.
• xe2x9cx85This 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 its software delivery processes.
• xe2x9cx85Act as a key member of the TSARA BizDevOps team, focusing on Support & Operations (2nd & 3rd Level) while being adaptable to changing needs
• xe2x9cx85Develop and maintain automated build, test, and deployment pipelines
• xe2x9cx85Development of new functionality based on requirements
• xe2x9cx85Implement and optimize tools and processes for continuous integration, continuous delivery, and continuous deployment
• xe2x9cx85Collaborate with development teams to integrate and automate application deployments
• xe2x9cx85Manage and resolve Incident Management (IM) and Critical Incident Management (CIM) tickets
• xe2x9cx85Lead Problem Management (PM) initiatives and coordinate Change Management (CM) tasks
• xe2x9cx85Perform daily system health checks and ensure systems are operational according to SLAs
• xe2x9cx85Generate and report KPIs to stakeholders on a monthly basis
• xe2x9cx85Adhere to and improve Group PIC processes (Problem, Incident, Change)
• xe2x9cx85Understand business requirements, prepare AS-IS and TO-BE documents, and obtain sign-off from users
• xe2x9cx85Provide input for business cases in terms of benefits and risks
• xe2x9cx85Execute required changes through configuration and development
• xe2x9cx85Balance technical skills with business acumen to align IT goals with business objectives
• xe2x9cx85Build and maintain strong relationships between IT and the business
• xe2x9cx85Excel in clear communication and work effectively with teams across the organization
• xe2x9cx85Identify, analyse, and resolve issues efficiently
• xe2x9cx85Approach problems systematically and find innovative solutions
• xe2x9cx85Collaborate effectively with others to achieve common goals
• xe2x9cx85Always consider the impact on the customer and strive to enhance their experience
• xe2x9cx85Mediate disputes and find mutually acceptable solutions
• xe2x9cx85Be willing and able to work after hours and on public holidays (critical and high defects)
• xe2x9cx85Take ownership and responsibility for all aspects of the team's delivery
• xe2x9cx85Any additional responsibilities assigned in the Agile Working Model (AWM) Charter
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