Full Stack Developer Devops (contract) Gauteng/hybrid Isb1701590

Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa

Job Description

Lead the DevOps revolution for cutting-edge observability solutions that power global automotive infrastructure!
Become the platform champion, where your comprehensive DevOps expertise will ensure bulletproof reliability and scalability across multi-cloud environments and revolutionary observability architectures!
Cutting-edge Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD automation
Hybrid and remote working flexibility
Chief Expert leadership role in global platform development
POSITION: Contract: 01 January 2026 31 December 2028
EXPERIENCE: 10+ Years related experience
COMMENCEMENT: 01 January 2026
LOCATION: Hybrid: Midrand/Menlyn/Rosslyn/Home Office rotation
Qualifications / Experience

  • IT Degree and/or relevant qualifications
  • Minimum 10+ years of IT experience
  • Chief Expert level experience in DevOps engineering and full stack development
  • Proven track record in enterprise platform development and maintenance
  • Experience providing 2nd and 3rd level technical operational support
  • Agile working methodology experience (Mandatory)
  • Standby and high-priority support rotation experience
  • Expertise in Splunk/Cribl Observability Platform Development
Essential Skills Requirements
  • Infrastructure as Code: Advanced experience with Terraform and Ansible for AWS/Azure cloud resource provisioning and maintenance.
  • Strong understanding of version control, modular design, and environment consistency.
  • CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment): Expertise designing, implementing, and managing CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps. Deep knowledge of branching strategies, artifact management, and rollback procedures.
  • Scripting and Automation: Proficiency in Python and Bash with ability to automate platform-related tasks including data collection, report generation, and alert management.
  • Cloud Experience (AWS or Azure): Hands-on experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and/or Microsoft Azure including deploying, managing, and optimizing cloud-based infrastructure.
  • Strong familiarity with EC2, S3, Lambda functions, Azure functions, networking, and security services.
  • Splunk Expertise: Comprehensive understanding of Splunk platform architecture, features, and capabilities. High-level knowledge of Splunk Search Processing Language (SPL), dashboards, alerts, and Splunk-specific tools and functionalities.
Advantageous Skills Requirements
  • Frontend development experience using JavaScript, CSS, React
  • Advanced Splunk dashboards and alerting capabilities
  • Cribl onboarding and development including volume reduction, enrichment, and data value mining
  • Data analytics expertise
  • Cloud optimization and cost management
  • Container orchestration and microservices architecture
  • Advanced monitoring and observability strategies
  • Security best practices in cloud environments
  • Performance testing tools and methodologies
  • Test automation framework development
Role Requirements
  • Design, develop, and maintain the Observability platform ensuring enterprise-grade quality
  • Provide 2nd and 3rd level technical operational support including standby high-priority support on rotation
  • Develop system solutions aligned with quality standards and delivery requirements
  • Review code of team members ensuring adherence to quality and delivery standards
  • Coach and train fellow colleagues and users on platform capabilities and best practices
  • Compile comprehensive user and operational manuals
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to development team members
  • Ensure software availability, maintainability, and scalability across all environments
  • Actively participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, retrospectives, and daily standups
  • Handle deployments and releases with zero-downtime strategies
  • Engage in sprint planning and monitoring activities
  • Manage tenant requirements and maintain clear stakeholder communication
  • Implement infrastructure automation and configuration management solutions
  • Optimize CI/CD pipelines for efficiency and reliability
  • Monitor and troubleshoot cloud infrastructure and platform performance
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on integration and deployment strategies
  • Maintain compliance with enterprise security and governance standards
  • Document technical specifications and architectural decisions
  • Collaborate effectively with developers, operations teams, and stakeholders
  • Coordinate with external vendors and third-party integration partners
  • Analyze and implement business requirement specifications from DevOps perspective
  • Review system proposals and provide expert technical input and recommendations
  • Develop readable, extendable, reusable, scalable, and efficient automation scripts
  • Ensure seamless handover capabilities with minimal transition requirements
  • Maintain compliance and adherence to standards for audit and quality assurance
  • Update user stories in JIRA and maintain documentation in Confluence
  • Prepare comprehensive system/functional documentation and user manuals
  • Escalate deviations, blockers, and impediments to relevant leadership
  • Additional responsibilities as per AWM Charter or department manager direction
NB:
  • South African citizens/residents preferred. Valid work permit holders will be considered.
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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1556432
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Education
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