91 Senior Specialist Devops Engineer jobs in Midrand

Blue Bean Software is a premier custom software and product development IT company, delivering custom-made solutions for large enterprises as well as dynamic start-ups.

We pride ourselves on taking on and solving complex problems as well as high-stakes projects through the use of a balanced combination of tech savvy and a deep understanding of a client’s needs.

We have a prominent presence in the financial services industry and have started to branch out into other industries such as agritech and healthtech.

Blue Bean Software is more than a workplace—it’s a community of brilliant minds. We’ve created an environment where software engineers, developers, and tech enthusiasts can thrive, grow, and express themselves freely. Here, you’ll have the freedom to master your craft, collaborate with like-minded professionals, and tackle challenges that inspire you.

We’re committed to fostering a culture of trust, integrity, and self-motivation. At Blue Bean, you’re not just an employee—you’re a valued member of a team that’s driven by curiosity, innovation, and a shared passion for excellence.

Forget rigid hierarchies and red tape. At Blue Bean, we operate with a flat organisational structure that empowers every team member to make an impact. Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do, and we believe in giving our people the autonomy to make agile decisions and drive results.

We’re all about streamlined communication, creative problem-solving, and delivering exceptional customer service. Whether you’re working on a high-profile project or brainstorming the next big idea, you’ll have the support and freedom to excel.

We are seeking a DevOps Engineerwith strong programming skills in.NET, .NET Core, C#, and Angularto join our team. In this role, you’ll bridge the gap between development and operations, ensuring seamless deployment, scalability, and reliability of software solutions. You’ll work on automating processes, managing cloud infrastructure, and supporting agile development while contributing to the development of innovative solutions

• Design, implement, and maintain Azure cloud infrastructure, including Function Apps, Cosmos DB, Event Hub, Service Bus, API Management Service, Key Vault, and Active Directory authentication
• Architect and manage scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices using ARM templates, Bicep, or Terraform
• Manage and optimise Azure DevOps environments and configurations

• Build, maintain, and optimise CI/CD pipelines for .NET Core applications using Azure DevOps
• Implement automated testing, deployment, and rollback strategies
• Establish branching strategies and release management processes
• Automate configuration management and deployment processes
• Ensure security best practices are integrated throughout the deployment pipeline

• Design and implement comprehensive monitoring and observability solutions using App Insights and other Azure monitoring tools
• Create dashboards, alerts, and automated responses for proactive issue detection
• Establish SLI/SLO frameworks and error budgets
• Implement distributed tracing and performance monitoring for microservices
• Develop runbooks and incident response procedures

• Provide technical leadership for production incident response and resolution
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement preventive measures
• Participate in on-call rotations and escalation procedures
• Ensure high availability and disaster recovery capabilities
• Collaborate with development teams to improve application reliability and performance

• Implement security best practices across Azure services and .NET Core applications
• Manage Azure Key Vault for secrets and certificate management
• Ensure compliance with security policies and regulatory requirements
• Implement identity and access management using Azure Active Directory

• 5+ years ofexperience in aDevOps or production support role
• Strong development experience with .NET Core applications, including building, testing, and deployment
• Proficiency in C# and understanding of .NET Core framework architecture
• Experience with Angular framework for front-end development and SPA applications
• Understanding of microservices architecture and containerisation (Docker)
• Knowledge of application performance optimization and troubleshooting
• Experience with RESTful API development and integration
• Azure Function Apps - Design, deployment, and management of serverless applications
• Cosmos DB - Configuration, scaling, and monitoring of NoSQL databases
• Event Hub & Service Bus - Implementation of event-driven architectures and messaging patterns
• API Management Service - API gateway configuration, security, and monitoring
• App Insights - Application performance monitoring, logging, and analytics
• Key Vault - Secrets, keys, and certificate management
• Azure DevOps - CI/CD pipelines, repositories, work item tracking, and release management
• Azure Active Directory - Authentication, authorization, and identity management
• Monitoring & Observability- Proven experience implementing comprehensive monitoring solutions
• Strong understanding of observability principles (metrics, logs, traces)
• Experience with alerting strategies and incident management
• Knowledge of performance profiling and optimisation techniques
• Familiarity with monitoring tools beyond App Insights (e.g., Dynatrace, Grafana, Prometheus)

• Experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration
• Knowledge of Terraform or other IaC tools
• Familiarity with additional monitoring and logging tools (ELK stack, Splunk)
• Azure certifications (Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, Azure Solutions Architect)

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
• Proactive mindset with focus on continuous improvement
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, dynamic environments
• Strong documentation and knowledge-sharing practices

Indsafri Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

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Job Location: Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline: March 06, 2025

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated DevSecOps Engineer to join our client at a Bank. As a DevSecOps Engineer, you will play a critical role in integrating security practices into our DevOps processes, ensuring the security and compliance of our systems and applications. This is a permanent position based in Sandton.

1. Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to integrate security into the DevOps lifecycle.
2. Implement and manage security tools and technologies to enhance the security posture of our applications and infrastructure.
3. Conduct security assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration testing to identify and mitigate security risks.
4. Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and best practices.
5. Automate security processes and workflows to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
6. Monitor and respond to security incidents and alerts, conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
7. Stay up-to-date with the latest security trends, threats, and technologies to ensure our systems are protected against emerging risks.
8. Provide training and guidance to development and operations teams on secure coding practices and security best practices.

1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
2. Proven experience as a DevSecOps Engineer or in a similar role.
3. Strong understanding of DevOps principles and practices.
4. Experience with security tools and technologies such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, vulnerability scanners, and WAFs.
5. Proficiency in scripting and automation using languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
6. Knowledge of cloud security best practices and experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
7. Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
8. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
9. Strong communication and collaboration skills.

1. Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or AWS Certified Security.
2. Experience with regulatory compliance frameworks such as PCI-DSS, GDPR, or ISO 27001.
3. Knowledge of secure software development practices and secure coding standards.

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Engineering and Information Technology

IT Services and IT Consulting

• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and monitoring
• Maintain Kubernetes clusters and Dockerised services
• Collaborate closely with developers and cloud teams

• 3+ years in a DevOps or platform engineering role
• Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Proficiency in Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes, GitHub Actions
• Scripting in Bash, Python or Groovy a strong advantage

Purpose of the Role:

At Dis-Chem Life, we are building systems that protect lives, accelerate innovation, and drive digital transformation at scale. As our DevOps Cloud Engineer, you will operate at the heart of this technological evolution, engineering high-performing infrastructure that empowers every product we build and every life we cover.

This is not a role for the average engineer. We are looking for someone who combines elite-level system design with relentless automation, deep cloud infrastructure expertise, and a startup-hardened mindset.

Your mission, to architect, secure, and scale modern infrastructure across AWS, enabling faster, safer, and smarter deployments.

You will collaborate with engineers, product managers, actuaries, and data scientists to optimise infrastructure performance, support continuous integration/deployment pipelines, and drive a cloud-native strategy that is as reliable as it is resilient.

Role Summary

This role is responsible for designing, securing, automating, and maintaining Dis-Chem Lifes cloud infrastructure to enable rapid, reliable, and scalable software delivery. The DevOps Cloud Engineer will lead the implementation of cloud-native architectures across AWS, manage CI/CD pipelines, and drive infrastructure-as-code practices that underpin the resilience and efficiency of our technology operations.

To succeed, you must be highly proficient in cloud engineering, container orchestration (Kubernetes), and infrastructure automation (Terraform or equivalent).

You will take full ownership of environment stability, cost management, deployment reliability, and production monitoring ensuring our systems perform at enterprise scale while enabling agility and innovation.

This role demands a technically strong, self-driven engineer with deep DevOps experience and the ability to collaborate across engineering, data, and product teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Cloud Infrastructure & Automation

• Design and maintain scalable, secure, and highly available cloud environments using AWS.
• Automate provisioning, monitoring, and management of infrastructure via Infrastructure-as-Code (e.g., Terraform).
• Lead the setup, configuration, and optimisation of Kubernetes clusters and container orchestration tools.
• Maintain CI/CD pipelines, ensuring rapid, stable software delivery with rollback and audit capabilities.
• Manage cost efficiency and performance of cloud services through budgeting, tagging, and alerting systems.

Reliability Engineering & DevOps

• Drive uptime and performance improvements through proactive monitoring, logging, and incident response processes.
• Implement disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity plans.
• Build and enforce DevOps practices and SRE methodologies to ensure system reliability and scalability.
• Partner with engineering teams to embed observability and telemetry across services.

Collaboration & Innovation

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand infrastructure requirements and application deployment workflows.
• Champion DevSecOps principles and embed security best practices into every layer of the stack.
• Continuously evaluate and implement new technologies that enhance infrastructure scalability and security.
• Mentor junior engineers and evangelise best practices in automation, cloud management, and deployment.

Technical Skills:

Essential:

• Deep expertise in AWS cloud architecture and services.
• Strong experience with containerisation and orchestration using Kubernetes (EKS or self-managed).
• Proficiency with Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• CI/CD pipeline tooling (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI).
• Infrastructure automation using Bash, Python, or similar.
• Logging, monitoring, and alerting with tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, or CloudWatch.
• Disaster recovery setup and implementation.
• Cost optimisation and cloud usage monitoring.

Beneficial:

• Experience with blue-green deployments and advanced release strategies.
• Exposure to serverless technologies and microservices architecture.
• Familiarity with ITIL or similar IT governance frameworks.
• Knowledge of security frameworks (e.g., CIS benchmarks, OWASP, IAM best practices).

Soft Skills:

• Independent, ownership-driven mindset with high accountability.
• Thrives in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments.
• Exceptional problem-solving with a performance-first mindset.
• Communicates clearly and collaborates effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
• Passionate about continuous improvement and staying ahead of DevOps trends.

Experience:

• 6+ years experience in cloud infrastructure engineering, DevOps, or site reliability engineering.
• Proven record of designing and maintaining high-scale, production-grade systems in AWS.
• Experience building infrastructure from scratch in greenfield environments.
• Track record of working in agile, fast-paced, high-stakes settings.
• Prior experience in regulated or financial services environments is advantageous.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline.
• Certifications in AWS (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer) are highly desirable.

• Degree/Diploma in Computer Science or Information Technology
• 35 years of experience in DevOps, platform engineering, or security-driven infrastructure automation
• Practical knowledge of Nutanix Calm and Prism Central
• Proficiency with Kubernetes, Docker, and container security
• Familiarity with DevSecOps tooling and practices (e.g., dependency scanning and static analysis)
• Scripting in PowerShell, Bash, or Python
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines in GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, or Jenkins with security gates
• Understanding of Windows Server, Active Directory, SQL Server, and basic networking
• Hands-on experience with monitoring and alerting tools like Zabbix
• Basic network troubleshooting; CCNA is advantageous
• Experience with Terraform, Ansible, or Pulumi