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DevOps Engineer Jobs in Cape Town, South Africa at PBT Group

Dev Ops Engineer job vacancy in Cape Town.

PBT Group is seeking a skilled Dev Ops Engineer to join a dynamic retail environment, focused on building, automating, and optimising scalable and reliable cloud-based infrastructure.

This role requires a hands-on engineer who can drive Dev Ops best practices, enhance CI/CD pipelines, and support modern application delivery through containerisation and Infrastructure as Code.

The ideal candidate will work closely with development, data, and operations teams to ensure efficient, secure, and high-performing systems.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Dev Ops Engineering & Automation
    • Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support efficient software delivery
    • Automate build, test, and deployment processes across environments
    • Improve system reliability, scalability, and performance through automation
  • Cloud & Infrastructure Management
    • Deploy and manage cloud infrastructure across AWS and/or Azure environments
    • Optimise cloud usage for cost, performance, and scalability
    • Ensure high availability and disaster recovery capabilities
  • Containerisation & Orchestration
    • Build and manage containerised applications using Docker
    • Deploy and manage container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes
    • Support microservices-based architectures
  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
    • Develop and maintain infrastructure using tools such as Terraform and/or Ansible
    • Ensure consistent and repeatable environment provisioning
    • Maintain version‑controlled infrastructure configurations
  • Monitoring, Security & Support
    • Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions
    • Ensure system security, compliance, and best practices are followed
    • Troubleshoot and resolve production issues efficiently
    • Collaborate with teams to support releases and deployments

Minimum Requirements:

  • Relevant IT qualification or equivalent experience
  • 4+ years’ experience in a Dev Ops or Cloud Engineering role
  • Experience working in fast‑paced, customer‑centric environments (retail advantageous)
  • Willingness to work onsite in Cape Town 4 days per week

Technical

Skills & Experience:

  • Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS and/or Azure)
  • Hands‑on experience with containerisation (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes)
  • Proven experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Git Lab CI/CD)
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible)
  • Strong scripting skills (e.g. Bash, Python)
  • Familiarity with version control systems (Git)

Key

Competencies:

  • Strong problem‑solving and analytical thinking
  • Attention to detail and commitment to quality
  • Ability to work collaboratively across teams
  • Proactive mindset with a focus on automation and continuous improvement
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Advantageous:

  • Experience in retail or high‑transaction environments
  • Exposure to microservices architecture
  • Knowledge of monitoring tools (e.g. Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack)
  • Experience with security best practices in cloud environments

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Title: DevOps Engineer

Company: PBT Group

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

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