Job Description

Lead mission-critical DevOps operations for global automotive systems! Drive operational excellence, mentor high-performing teams, and ensure 24/7 reliability for enterprise-scale Java, AWS, and microservices infrastructure!
Become the operational leader behind global IT systems, where your DevOps expertise and leadership skills will transform incident management, deployment processes, and team performance across international platforms!
Senior DevOps leadership with operational management expertise
Hybrid and remote working flexibility with 1960 flexible annual hours
Team leadership role with global impact and mentorship opportunities
POSITION: Contract: 01 November 2025 31 December 2028
EXPERIENCE: 6-8 years related experience
COMMENCEMENT: 01 November 2025
LOCATION: Hybrid: Midrand/Menlyn/Rosslyn/Home Office rotation
TEAM: Program Planning & Ordering (Central Ordering)
Qualifications / Experience

• IT Degree / Diploma / Equivalent experience
• 10-15 years in IT Operations
• Experience in leading teams

Essential Skills Requirements

• Strong operational management capabilities including incident management and troubleshooting, operational processes and lifecycle management
• Strong sense of reliability, being available to support after-hours as required
• Proven experience in a strong leadership capacity
• Strong technical background with solid skills in Java SpringBoot, Angular, SQL, Kafka, MQ, AWS, execution of Linux commands
• Any additional responsibilities assigned in the Agile Working Model (AWM) Charter

Advantageous Skills Requirements
Key skills:

• Operational Excellence: Strong operational management skills with a focus on efficiency and effectiveness
• Effective Communicator: Exceptional leadership and communication abilities, facilitating clear dialogue across teams
• Incident Management Expert: Skilled in managing incidents and troubleshooting technical issues promptly
• Strategic Planner: Excellent planning and organizational skills, adept at navigating complex projects
• Lifecycle Management: Knowledgeable in operational processes and lifecycle management to ensure optimal performance
• Mentorship and Development: Committed to mentoring and developing team members, fostering growth and enhancing team dynamics

Strong troubleshooting skills with the following technical skills:

• Java Spring Boot
• Angular (Typescript and JavaScript)
• Kafka & JMS (MQ)
• SQL (Oracle, Postgres)
• Cloud infrastructure (AWS)
• RESTful and SOAP services
• Design and development of Microservices
• Git, GitHub
• CI/CD pipelines
• Maven, docker
• Jira, confluence
• IIB Servers
• Linux Commands

Role Requirements

• Lead Operations teams and manage incident resolution within defined timelines
• Implement strong troubleshooting practices
• Ensure feature teams adhere to operational processes
• Evaluate, approve, and present changes to Change Advisory Boards (CABs)
• Monitor and ensure compliance with Operational and Security KPIs
• Report monthly KPI metrics to stakeholders and management
• Provide weekly status updates on all operational matters
• Oversee deployment and release processes
• Maintain consistent systems availability and stability
• Be available for 24/7 high/critical priority escalation support
• Maintain Operational Level Agreements (OLAs) and ensuring adherence
• Mentor graduates and support their career development
• Foster a positive team culture and dynamics
• Encourage proactive knowledge sharing and coaching among team members
• Identify and resolve technical lifecycle issues with feature teams
• Demonstrate strong planning skills for complex change implementations
• Manage server configurations and lifecycle management (commissioning and decommissioning)
• Report on financial operations (FINOPS) and optimize resource utilization
• Ensure governance and compliance for dedicated hardware and software assets
• Provide support for existing solutions (DevOps) including standby. Willing and able to be on standby after hours, on weekends and on public holidays as per rotation schedules
• Other responsibilities as per AWM Charter or as decided by department manager

NB:

• South African citizens/residents preferred.
• Valid work permit holders will be considered.
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• If you do not receive a response within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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