DevOps Engineer

About the job
About our client:

• Looking for an opportunity to make impactful contributions that benefit society? Joining this dynamic, organised and innovative employer will allow just that, all while earning well and working alongside a global team of specialists. Enjoy a hybrid working model with 2 days in the Cape Town office. 

What you will be doing:

• Work autonomously and collaboratively with the Head of Technology to manage and run the technical operations of the business.
• Oversee the administration and maintenance of company databases, ensuring data integrity, performance, and security.
• Assist in the development and optimization of database structures, queries, and stored procedures.
• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines.
• Write scripts (Python) to automate tasks and improve system operations.
• Leverage APIs to increase the speed, reliability and efficiency of software delivery pipelines.
• Manage and maintain Google Workspace accounts, including user provisioning, security settings, and troubleshooting.
• Manage and maintain code repositories, ensuring version control and collaborative development.
• Support the administration and configuration of the Qlik SaaS platform.
• Oversee the management and maintenance of company websites and domain configurations, ensuring uptime, security, and performance.
• Provide high-level technical support.

Demonstrated experience in any of the following will fast track your application:

• 5+ years of experience as a DevOps Engineer or similar position.
• Experience with SQL and other relational databases such as PostgreSQL.
• Proficiency in containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes would be a benefit.
• Understanding of scripting (Python ideally) or a willingness to learn.
• Knowledge of cloud architecture, hosting and maintenance - Google is preferred.
• Experience with relevant APIs and version control systems such as Git.
• An ability to learn new programming languages and technologies.
• Attention to detail, systematic, and timely.
• Openness to seek out support and dependability in the face of challenging circumstances.