SENIOR SYSTEMS ENGINEER @ STAND OUT STAFFING
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Systems Engineer to join our team in Woodmead, Johannesburg, on a hybrid basis. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in managing and optimizing our cloud and virtualization infrastructure, ensuring high availability and performance across various platforms. You will work within a dynamic environment, particularly supporting our gaming industry projects, where your expertise in DevOps and Site Reliability Engineering will be critical to our operational success. The salary for this position is up to R80 000 per month.
Your responsibilities will include building and maintaining robust CI/CD pipelines, orchestrating containerized applications with Kubernetes, and managing cloud compute services on AWS and Azure. You will be expected to utilize your scripting skills in Bash or Python to automate routine tasks and enhance system efficiency. As a senior member of the team, you will collaborate with cross-functional departments to implement scalable infrastructure solutions and maintain the overall health of our technological ecosystem in the Johannesburg region.
Your responsibilities will include building and maintaining robust CI/CD pipelines, orchestrating containerized applications with Kubernetes, and managing cloud compute services on AWS and Azure. You will be expected to utilize your scripting skills in Bash or Python to automate routine tasks and enhance system efficiency. As a senior member of the team, you will collaborate with cross-functional departments to implement scalable infrastructure solutions and maintain the overall health of our technological ecosystem in the Johannesburg region.
Key Requirements
7+ years of experience in a DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), or similar infrastructure role.
Strong hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or CircleCI.
Proven experience with containerization technologies, specifically Docker and Kubernetes.
Solid experience with virtualization and cloud compute services, including AWS EC2, VMware, and Azure Virtual Machines.
Proficiency in scripting or programming languages such as Bash or Python for automation and tool development.
Strong knowledge of cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, or GCP, covering networking, compute, and storage concepts.
Industry experience within the gaming sector is considered highly advantageous.
Demonstrated ability to design and implement scalable and reliable system architectures.
Experience in monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimizing system performance in a production environment.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a hybrid team environment.
Familiarity with infrastructure as code (IaC) principles and tools is preferred.
Ability to lead technical projects and mentor junior engineering staff.