Senior DevOps EngineerAWS & Microservices (Contract) GautengHybrid ISB7400768

Midrand - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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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