The Legends Agency
DevOps Engineer (Mid-Level)
Help shape scalable cloud infrastructure and innovation for social impact
Remote South Africa | R60,000 to R80,000 per month | 12-month renewable contract
About Our Client
Our client is a purpose-driven, multidisciplinary organization combining research, software development, data science, and design to build inclusive, data-informed urban solutions. They work at the intersection of technology, data, and social good, empowering collaboration between citizens and government to drive sustainable change. The team values openness, equality, and digital innovation that makes a measurable impact.
The Role: DevOps Engineer (Mid-Level)
As the DevOps Engineer, you’ll lead the design, optimization, and automation of scalable infrastructure across both cloud and on-premise platforms. Reporting to the CTO, this role blends hands-on technical execution with strategic input, ensuring secure, reliable, and high-performing systems that support impactful digital products.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor the DevOps function, fostering collaboration and technical growth.
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable cloud and on-premise infrastructure.
- Build and enhance CI/CD pipelines for faster and more reliable deployments.
- Manage AWS environments to ensure optimal performance, uptime, and cost efficiency.
- Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform or CloudFormation.
- Enhance observability with effective monitoring, logging, and alerting tools.
- Automate recurring processes to improve reliability and productivity.
- Ensure compliance with security best practices and disaster recovery standards.
- Collaborate with product and data teams to align infrastructure with business goals.
About You
- 5+ years of experience in DevOps, Cloud, or Site Reliability Engineering.
- Strong background in Linux systems, Docker, Kubernetes, Python, and SQL.
- Expertise in AWS (or Azure/GCP) infrastructure and automation.
- Skilled in Terraform, CloudFormation, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI.
- Understanding of RESTful APIs, networking, and modern security standards.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related field.
- AWS certification is advantageous.
- Curious, collaborative, and driven by impact and technical excellence.
Perks & Benefits
- Fully remote position (South Africa-based).
- Four-day work week (Fridays off).
- Professional development support.
- Monthly therapy stipend.
- WiFi reimbursement and UPS contribution.
- 22 days of annual leave.
Originally posted on Himalayas
To apply for this job please visit himalayas.app.
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