Job Description

Our client is seeking an experienced IT Operations Engineer to support the industrialisation and seamless operation of innovative in-house logistics technologies.
Working within the ILOG product environment home to advanced autonomous transport systems (ATS Services), robotics applications, and deeply integrated control platforms this role requires a candidate who thrives in production-critical, highly automated environments.
The ideal professional will bring strong Release Management expertise, hands-on proficiency with tools such as Jenkins, Git, JIRA, and Confluence, and a solid understanding of the software development lifecycle.
Someone who is both structured and adaptable will excel here, ensuring stable, efficient, and compliant integration of transport systems into complex manufacturing ecosystems.
This role suits a detail-driven engineer who enjoys coordinating change processes, managing cross-functional communication with production plants, and contributing to the continuous improvement of release and change workflows within an Agile-driven environment.
POSITION: Contract: 01 February 2026 31 December 2028
EXPERIENCE:4-6 Years related experience
COMMENCEMENT: 01 February 2026
LOCATION: Hybrid: Midrand/Menlyn/Rosslyn/Home Office rotation
Qualifications/Experience

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5 years experience in managing software releases.

Essential Skills Requirements

• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and release
• management processes.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in release management tools (e.g., Jenkins, Git, etc.).
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence).
• Any additional responsibilities assigned in the Agile Working Model (AWM) Charter

Advantageous Skills Requirements

• German Speaking

Role Requirements

• Own the change process for ILOG applications
• Creation, documentation, and updating of I changes, including:
• Plan and schedule changes, ensuring alignment with the plants.
• Send out meeting invites and confirmations after successful changes.
• Document changes' quality using existing checklists.
• Participate in the Change Advisory Board (CAB) for the plants, representing all ILOG applications.
• Create release notes for releases, summarizing all changes (minor and major).
• Collaborate between ILOG Release Managers and plants to continuously improve
• the release process.
• Communicate with plants regarding confirmation of successful execution of changes.

NB:
South African citizens/residents preferred. Valid work permit holders will be considered. By applying, you consent to be added to the database and to receive updates until you unsubscribe. If you do not receive a response within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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