Job Description

Job Overview

Business Segment:

Personal & Private Banking

Location:

ZA, GP, Johannesburg, Simmonds Street

Job Type:

Full-time

Job Ref ID:

80440478A-0001

Date Posted:

9/22/2025







We are seeking a Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) in Johannesburg to drive system reliability, scalability, and performance. This role requires a strong software engineering mindset to automate CI/CD pipelines, use infrastructure as code, and support both legacy and containerised platforms. Strong SRE skills are essential, with some familiarity with DevOps practices to help streamline deployments and improve collaboration. Your focus will be on monitoring, proactive issue resolution, and leading reliability improvements across teams.



Qualifications

Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's Degrees in Computer Engineering, Software engineering

Site Reliability Engineer Certification

Experience:

5-7 years of hands-on experience in Site Reliability Engineering or a closely related field, with a strong focus on system reliability and performance.

Advanced coding skills in at least one high-level language (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript, Ruby, or C++), including experience beyond basic scripting.

Expertise in cloud computing, containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes), and DevOps practices, with a solid understanding of Linux/Unix environments and incident management.

Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities, with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving system bottlenecks and reliability issues.

Proficiency in reliability-centered maintenance principles, infrastructure as code, and monitoring tools, with the ability to manage multiple projects and drive continuous improvement.

Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects efficiently

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

Adopting Practical Approaches

Articulating Information

Checking Things

Developing Expertise

Documenting Facts

Technical Competencies:

Application Knowledge for Support

Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning

Information Technology Architecture

Infrastructure and Platforms Support

IT Design Driven Development

Please note:

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