DevOps Engineer

Mr D
, a 100% subsidiary of , is looking for a talented, motivated and results-oriented
DevOps Engineer.

We are a young, dynamic, hyper growth company looking for smart, creative, hard-working people with integrity to join us. We offer a market related, Total Remuneration Package which allows full flexibility according to your needs, a great work environment and a promise that you won't be bored as long as you are prepared for a challenge and want to build something great.

As a DevOps/SRE Engineer you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and performance of our cloud infrastructure, utilizing cutting-edge technologies and industry best practices.

This position reports to the DevOps and Security Engineering Manager

Your mission, should you choose to accept it:

• Cloud Infrastructure Management:
  Design, implement, and manage scalable and resilient infrastructure using AWS services like EC2, Lambda, Aurora RDS PostgreSQL, and DynamoDB.
• Container Orchestration:
  Deploy, manage, and scale applications in Kubernetes.
• Monitoring & Observability:
  Set up and maintain comprehensive monitoring using Grafana Cloud, Mimir, Loki, Tempo, and OpenTelemetry.
• CI/CD Integration:
  Automate deployments with robust CI/CD pipelines. Familiarity with tools like GitHub Actions and AWS CodeBuild is essential..
• Log Management & Analysis
  : Utilize tools like OpenSearch/Elasticsearch and Loki for log analysis and troubleshooting.
• Scripting & Automation
  : Develop scripts and tools using Python and Golang to automate tasks and processes.
• Database Management
  : Manage and optimize data workflows across databases like Aurora RDS PostgreSQL and DynamoDB.
• Stream Processing
  : Work with Kafka for real-time data processing and integration workflows.
• Incident Management
  : Participate in on-call rotations, providing expertise in incident resolution and system troubleshooting

The skills we need:

• AWS Expertise:
  An understanding of AWS services and cloud architecture best practices.
• Kubernetes Proficiency:
  Hands-on experience in deploying and managing Kubernetes clusters.
• Programming Skills:
  Proficiency in Python and Golang for automation and development.
• Observability Tools:
  Experience with Grafana, OpenTelemetry, Mimir, Loki, and Tempo.
• Database Technologies:
  Knowledge of OpenSearch/Elasticsearch and Aurora RDS PostgreSQL.
• Streaming Platforms:
  Practical experience with Kafka for data stream processing.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC):
  Use tools like Terraform or CloudFormation to manage AWS resources as code.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for continuous learning and staying updated with industry trends.

Nice to have:

• Experience with NoSQL, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, Elasticsearch
• Experience with common web stack applications (nginx, tornado, FastAPI)
• Experience with messaging platforms (Kafka, Kinesis, SQS, SNS)
• Experience with Google (GCP, Firebase)

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree or Advanced Diploma in Information Systems, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering and 3 years of hands-on experience in a DevOps or Site Reliability Engineering role is required.
• In the event that a candidate does not have a Bachelor's Degree or an Advanced Diploma (in Information Systems, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Engineering), an equivalent experience requirement must be met, which equates to a minimum of 6 years experience in a software/technology environment.
• Certifications in AWS or Kubernetes are advantageous.
• 3-5 years of hands-on experience in a DevOps or Site Reliability Engineering role.
• 2 - 5 years of experience in Python and Golang for automation, scripting and development
• AWS Expertise:
  3 years comprehensive experience with AWS services, including EC2, Lambda, DynamoDB, and Aurora RDS PostgreSQL and AWS OpenSearch.
• Ability to design and manage scalable and resilient cloud architectures.
• Kubernetes Proficiency:
  3 years hands-on experience with deploying, managing, and scaling applications in Kubernetes environments. Practical experience with Helm and ArgoCD
• Understanding of containerization concepts and tools like Docker/Podman.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC):
  3 years experience with IaC tools like Terraform or CloudFormation to manage and automate cloud resources effectively. CloudFormation is preferential.

Let's talk about life @ Mr D

• The power is in your hands
  : We offer a market-related, Total Remuneration Package which allows full flexibility according to your needs. Go on, be the master of your own destiny.
• No doors
  : We aren't fans of stuffy offices or siloed work environments. See someone you like? High five, collab and make something great.
• Remote working
  : Do not feel like sitting in traffic, we got you covered Love water cooler chats
  and
  working from home? We offer a hybrid working model for the best of both worlds.
• Mentorship programme
  : We aren't kidding when we say the people with the best people win. Now's your chance to be one of the best, by learning from the best.
• Naspers Tech Community
  & Online Learning
  : Share ideas and grow with global industry leaders who are all just a Slack message away. Love to learn? Up-skill with free access to courses on MyAcademy, Udacity, Coursera and more.
• Good times
  : Get to know the other extraordinary minds in the takealot group during regular social events and out-of-office activities (think hikes, think mini golf, think good times).
• Birthday leave
  : Cake Day all the way. Enjoy your day off - you deserve it.
• Right tools, right job
  : Mac or Windows, two monitors or one. Whatever your preference, you'll work on the latest tech, off the latest tech.
• Help when you need it most
  : Confidential counselling, legal support and financial guidance, for free, anytime, anywhere.
• Tech stack (for days):
  Python, Go, AWS, Kafka, Redis, Docker, Kubernetes, IOT/MQTT and all things machine learning. If you build it, they will come.
• Free parking:
  No more 5km fun runs to your desk (unless you want to).

Like what you see?
If you meet the above you are an
Extraordinary Mind.
Apply today

Mr D is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference