FirstRand

DevOps Engineer

Johannesburg
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Description

DevOps Engineer

Location: Johannesburg

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Job Description

To design, implement, and optimise DevOps practices to support scalable and secure systems within the organisation by building and maintaining robust CI/CD pipelines, developing automation strategies, and ensuring system reliability through advanced monitoring and incident response processes.

Drive innovation by identifying and implementing cutting-edge technologies, enhancing efficiency, and reducing operational risks.

Mentor junior engineers and plays a key role in aligning DevOps practices with business objectives.
  • Design and implement advanced CI/CD pipelines to support multiple application environments, ensuring efficient and error-free deployments.
  • Develop complex automation scripts to streamline provisioning, configuration, and scaling of infrastructure, improving team productivity.
  • Architect scalable and secure cloud solutions using platforms, aligning with business needs and technical standards.
  • Perform in-depth performance tuning of systems and applications to meet stringent service-level agreements and ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Create and enforce DevOps best practices, including version control, testing, and rollback strategies, to improve system reliability.
  • Manage and enhance monitoring frameworks using advanced tools to proactively identify and resolve system issues.
  • Lead incident response efforts for critical production issues, coordinating across teams to minimise downtime and business impact.
  • Mentor DevOps engineers by providing technical guidance, code reviews, and training to enhance team capabilities.
  • Develop and implement disaster recovery strategies, including failover testing and system redundancy, to mitigate operational risks.
  • Automate security testing and monitoring processes to identify vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with governance frameworks.
  • Collaborate with architects and development teams to integrate DevOps practices seamlessly into the software development lifecycle.
  • Lead post-incident analysis sessions to identify systemic issues and implement preventive solutions.
  • Optimise cloud and on-premises resource usage, reducing costs without compromising system performance.
  • Evaluate and integrate new DevOps tools and technologies to enhance operational efficiency and scalability.
  • Establish and document advanced DevOps processes, creating reusable templates and frameworks to promote standardisation.
  • Demonstrate leadership by taking ownership of complex challenges and driving innovative solutions.
  • Cultivate a high-performance culture by setting ambitious goals and fostering accountability within the team.
  • Collaborate across technical and business teams to ensure alignment of objectives and seamless project execution.
  • Proactively identify and mitigate risks, championing a culture of reliability and security in all operations.
  • Encourage continuous improvement by driving feedback sessions and sharing insights to enhance team processes.

 

Important Closing Date Note

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.

22/05/26

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.

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