About the Role
Our client, a prominent player in the financial technology sector, is seeking a highly experienced Lead DevOps Architect to join their innovative team in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. This hybrid role combines remote flexibility with essential in-office collaboration, enabling you to shape and implement cutting-edge DevOps strategies. You will be responsible for designing and architecting robust CI/CD pipelines, automation frameworks, and infrastructure-as-code solutions that enhance development agility, system reliability, and operational efficiency. The adecuado candidate possesses a deep understanding of DevOps principles, cloud platforms, and automation tools, with a proven ability to lead technical initiatives and mentor engineering teams. You will play a crucial role in modernizing our development and operations practices, ensuring the seamless delivery of high-quality software. This is a significant opportunity to influence the technological direction of a leading FinTech company and drive continuous improvement within a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities
* Design, architect, and implement comprehensive CI/CD pipelines and automation strategies for software delivery.
* Develop and manage infrastructure-as-code (IaC) solutions using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
* Architect cloud infrastructure solutions (AWS, Azure, or GCP) with a focus on automation, scalability, and security.
* Establish and enforce DevOps best practices, including version control, continuous integration, continuous delivery, and monitoring.
* Lead the selection and integration of appropriate DevOps tools and technologies.
* Collaborate with development and operations teams to foster a culture of shared responsibility and continuous improvement.
* Implement robust monitoring, logging,



and alerting systems for applications and infrastructure.
* Provide technical leadership and mentorship to DevOps engineers and cross-functional teams.
* Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to build, deployment, and operational environments.
* Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for DevOps processes and system reliability. Requirements
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; relevant certifications are highly desirable.
* Minimum of 7 years of experience in IT operations, software development, or system administration, with at least 4 years focused on DevOps architecture and implementation.
* Proven expertise in designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, or CircleCI.
* Strong experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, Ansible, Puppet, Chef).
* Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
* Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell).
* Solid understanding of networking, security principles, and system monitoring tools.
* Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
* Experience working effectively in a hybrid work model, balancing remote and in-office collaboration. Benefits
* Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
* Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
* Retirement fund contributions and life insurance.
* Generous annual leave and flexible working arrangements.
* Opportunities for professional development, training, and certifications.
* Exposure to advanced DevOps practices and technologies in the FinTech industry.
* A collaborative and innovative hybrid work environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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