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    Intermediate DevOps Engineer - Cape Town, South Africa - Black Swan Data

    Black Swan Data
    Black Swan Data Cape Town, South Africa

    1 day ago

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    Summary:

    We are seeking an experienced and passionate DevOps Engineer with a strong background in Kubernetes, AWS, and Linux to join our team. As an Intermediate DevOps Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining our cloud infrastructure, with a focus on Kubernetes-based container orchestration, AWS services, and Linux systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline the deployment and management of our applications, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security in a Linux-based AWS cloud environment.

    Responsibilities:

  • Design, build, and maintain scalable and highly available Kubernetes clusters on AWS using services like Amazon EKS or self-managed Kubernetes.
  • Collaborate with software development and infrastructure teams to define and implement CI/CD pipelines for continuous integration and deployment of applications on AWS.
  • Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and monitoring using infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible) specifically tailored for AWS and Linux systems.
  • Deploy and maintain software on Linux server base using configuration-as-code tools (eg. Puppet or Ansible.)
  • Implement and optimize containerization strategies using Docker and Kubernetes on AWS.
  • Familiarity with monitoring and logging toolsets like ELK, Prometheus, Grafana.
  • Leverage AWS services such as Amazon EC2, Amazon RDS, Amazon S3, and others to architect and deploy scalable and resilient solutions.
  • Implement AWS security best practices, including IAM roles, security groups, encryption, and monitoring.
  • Configure and administer Linux-based systems, including performance tuning, troubleshooting, and security hardening.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure and application-related issues in a timely manner within the AWS and Linux environment.
  • Monitor and analyze system performance, resource utilization, and capacity planning using AWS monitoring and logging tools (e.g., CloudWatch, CloudTrail, ELK stack) and Linux monitoring tools.
  • Implement and enforce security best practices throughout the infrastructure, Kubernetes environment, AWS services, and Linux systems.
  • Collaborate with development teams to optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability in a Kubernetes environment on AWS and Linux.
  • Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in DevOps, cloud technologies, AWS services, the Kubernetes ecosystem, and Linux administration.

    • Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering Or relevant number of years' experience in related field
  • Strong experience with Kubernetes container orchestration, including deployment, scaling, and monitoring.
  • Proficient in infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform and configuration management tools like Ansible, specifically tailored for AWS and Linux systems.
  • Strong knowledge of AWS services (Or Azure) and hands-on experience with core services such as EC2, RDS, S3, IAM, etc.
  • Experience with AWS container services (Or Azure) like Amazon EKS, Amazon ECS, or self-managed Kubernetes on AWS.
  • Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and automation tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD) in an AWS (Or Azure) and Linux context.
  • Experience with scripting and programming languages (e.g., Bash, Python, Go) for automation, infrastructure management, and Linux administration.
  • Familiarity with Linux administration, including performance tuning, troubleshooting, and security hardening.
  • Familiarity with AWS (Or Azure) security best practices, including IAM roles, security groups, encryption, and monitoring.
  • Experience with AWS (Or Azure) monitoring and logging tools (e.g., CloudWatch, CloudTrail, ELK stack) and Linux monitoring tools for system performance analysis and troubleshooting.
  • Understanding of networking concepts and security best practices in an AWS (Or Azure), Kubernetes, and Linux environment.
  • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

    • Preferred:

  • Kubernetes certification (e.g., Certified Kubernetes Administrator - CKA).
  • AWS Cloud environment experience
  • AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, AWS Certified Solutions Architect).
  • Linux certifications (e.g., Linux Professional Institute Certification - LPIC).
  • Experience with managing and optimizing Kubernetes clusters on AWS and Linux systems at scale.
  • Knowledge of service mesh technologies (e.g., Istio, Linkerd) in an AWS and Linux environment.
  • Familiarity with infrastructure and application observability tools (e.g., Datadog, New Relic) in a Linux-based environment.

    • We offer competitive compensation, a collaborative and innovative work environment, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

    If you are a motivated DevOps Engineer with a strong focus on Kubernetes, AWS, and Linux, and a passion for delivering reliable and scalable solutions, we would love to hear from you.

    Please submit your CV and a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and achievements.

    What makes a Swan?

    We want people fanatical about creating innovative solutions inspired by data. We know Black Swan's DNA is different, it's what helps us find new perspectives on our clients' problems. Working in a fast paced, energized environment, our bar is set high, and an ability to build long lasting partnerships both internally and externally is vital.

    We have made a difference at our core and that is embedded in our values.

  • We believe in long-term partnerships through transparency and honesty
  • We believe in leaving the world in a better place than we found it
  • We believe anyone can achieve great things. We do not put people in boxes
  • We listen more than we talk
  • We think 10% crazy is just about right
  • Most importantly, and because you spend 60% of your waking time at work, we believe you should enjoy it
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