Senior DevOps Engineer at Africa Prudential Registrars Plc

About the job

• As a Senior DevOps Engineer, you will be responsible for leading and driving the implementation of DevOps practices within our organization.
• You will work closely with development, operations, and infrastructure teams to streamline and automate our software delivery processes, infrastructure management, and monitoring systems.
• Your expertise will play a vital role in improving the overall efficiency, scalability, and reliability of our systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable and reliable infrastructure for the company's software applications and services.
• Develop and maintain automation processes for deploying and testing code, configurations, and infrastructure changes.
• Implement continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines across all products and projects to ensure that software changes are tested and deployed quickly and reliably.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, QA engineers, and operations staff, to ensure smooth communication and collaboration across the software development lifecycle.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior team members, helping them develop their skills and knowledge in DevOps best practices.
• Ensure that the team is up to date with the latest DevOps trends and technologies and that they are implementing them effectively in the company's processes.
• Develop and maintain monitoring and logging systems to ensure that the company's applications and services are performing optimally and that issues are quickly identified and resolved.
• Implement security best practices throughout the software development lifecycle, including vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, and compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Develop disaster recovery and business continuity plans to ensure that the company can quickly recover from any disruptions to its software infrastructure.
• Analyze and optimize the company's software development processes to improve efficiency, quality, and collaboration across teams.

By performing these activities, the senior DevOps engineer can help the company's DevOps department become a world-class department and support the growth and success of the company's software applications and services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Equivalent work experience will also be considered.
• Proven experience working as a DevOps Engineer or a similar role, preferably in a senior capacity.
• Strong knowledge of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure automation.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Ruby, or Go) for scripting and automation tasks.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, and familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Solid understanding of networking concepts, server architectures, and security principles.
• Experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Puppet, Chef, or Ansible) and infrastructure-as-code frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement effective solutions.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills, adaptability, and a continuous improvement mindset.