Mr D, a 100% subsidiary of takealot.com, is looking for a talented, motivated and results-oriented Senior 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 Senior 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: Deep 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 a minimum of 5 years experience in a software/technology environment 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 7 years experience in a software/technology environment. Certifications in AWS or Kubernetes are advantageous. At least 5 years of experience in a DevOps or SRE role. 2 - 5 years of experience in Python and Golang for automation, scripting and development AWS Expertise: Preferably 5 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: Preferably 5 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): Preferably 5 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