Senior Linux DevOps Engineer (DBN)

We Want You:

Are you ready to drive transformation and lead innovation in the world of software development? BET Software is searching for a passionate and experienced Senior Linux DevOps Engineer to join our team in Durban. In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of designing, implementing, and managing complex DevOps processes and infrastructure, bridging the gap between development and operations to ensure seamless, efficient, and reliable delivery. Beyond technical expertise, you’ll mentor and inspire the next generation of talent while shaping strategic decisions that elevate our DevOps capabilities. Ready to make a meaningful impact? Apply now.

You Bring:

• Diploma/Degree in IT or working experience in an IT related field.
• Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer expert.
• Minimum of 5 years in an IT related field.
• Detailed knowledge of the SLDC and management of software projects.
• Basic understanding of software development concepts and programming language like .NET, C#, and JavaScript frameworks such as Angular and React.
• Familiarity with version control systems like Git, GitHub and GitHub Actions.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies and tools.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Problem-solving mindset and attention to detail.
• Understanding and/or knowledge of Cockroach DB, Redis, and/or SQL Databases.
• Knowledge of PowerShell Scripting such as winrm.
• Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE).
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA).
• Certified Docker Associate (DCA).

What You’ll Do:

Technical responsibilities:

• Design and implement CI/CD solutions using most appropriate approved patterns.
• Design and implement CI/CD solutions for single and multi-tier architectures.
• Track monitoring and alerting of downstream operations to identify issues with CI/CD.
• Share successful patterns for building applications/services and deployments across teams and/or products.
• Be actively involved with roll-back/forward decision making.
• Planning Preparation – gather and analyse User/Business System Requirements.
• Identify all dependencies, including those which may not be immediately apparent.
• Act based on your understanding/findings to reduce the possibility of failure.
• Understand the CI/CD requirements for all projects by attending project planning meetings when required or taking all other reasonable steps to:
• Explain and help teams visualise the end-to-end flow of software, through DevOps.
• Help teams get a better understanding of the steps involved to get CI/CD done which in turns brings value to the customer.
• Share operational needs and development forecasts to allow for accurate planning of projects in a timely manner.
• Working with project managers and developers to get software and systems up and running in a timely manner and ensuring long-term scalability for the business.

Implementation of Solution:

• Deliver a solution which performs efficiently and can co-exist with other solutions and does not have a detrimental impact on other solutions.
• Ensure the solution is functionally complete, compatible with existing/other technology/frameworks.
• Ensure solution has a high usability factor, is reliable and maintainable.
• Understand and implement containerisation where the concept of virtualisation not only mimics the digital configuration of the hardware but also mimics the OS and libraries that encompass the entire runtime environment.
• Implement testing strategy as part of CI/CD to ensure quality of deployments and security.

Perform Monitoring and Configuration:

• Ensure accelerated CI/CD with the use of continuous monitoring and configuration management tools.
• Deploy all new applications/solutions/modules.
• Perform upgrades and complete fixes within the production environment.
• Ensure that all modules are ready for production based on specific procedures.
• Ensure that the documenting of knowledge transfer happens.
• Perform ongoing evaluation of existing applications and platforms.
• Recommend solutions to enhance performance by gap analysis.
• Perform monitoring, configuration, maintenance and troubleshooting of the implemented solution(s).

Use Tools and Technologies:

• Display a thorough understanding of DevOps key concepts.
• Display knowledge of various DevOps tools and technologies.
• Identify new tools which would improve the overall effectiveness of DevOps.
• Use tools to increase the overall development velocity and code quality.
• Understanding the use and implementation of microservices.

Technical Outputs:

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Develop and maintain infrastructure automation scripts and templates using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible to provision and manage infrastructure resources.
• Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD): Implement and optimise CI/CD pipelines to automate software build, testing, and deployment processes, ensuring fast and reliable releases.
• Deployment Automation: Automate the deployment of applications and services to various environments, such as development, staging, and production, while ensuring consistency and reliability.
• Monitoring and Alerting: Set up monitoring tools and define alerting thresholds to proactively detect and address system issues or performance bottlenecks.
• Security Integration: Implement security best practices throughout the CI/CD pipeline, including vulnerability scanning, access control, and compliance checks.
• Containerisation and Orchestration: Use technologies like Docker and Kubernetes to containerise applications and manage container orchestration for scalability and resilience.
• Version Control: Maintain and enforce version control systems (e.g., Git) for code and infrastructure configurations, ensuring collaboration and traceability.
• Scripting and Coding: Write scripts and code in languages like Python, Bash, or PowerShell to automate various tasks and create custom tools.
• Documentation: Create comprehensive documentation for configurations, processes, and troubleshooting guides to facilitate knowledge sharing and onboarding.

Behavioural Outputs:

• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including developers, system administrators, and management, to understand requirements and convey technical information clearly.
• Exhibit strong problem-solving skills to identify and resolve complex technical issues promptly, minimising downtime and disruptions.
• Be flexible and adaptable to evolving technologies and industry trends, continuously learning and improving skills.
• Effectively plan and prioritise tasks, manage project timelines, and ensure that DevOps projects meet their objectives on time and within budget.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior and intermediate DevOps team members, fostering their professional growth and skill development.
• Foster a collaborative and positive work environment, working closely with development and operations teams to achieve common goals.
• Stay updated on security best practices and ensure that security is integrated into all DevOps processes.
• Proactively monitor systems and services, taking preventive actions to address potential issues before they become critical.
• Continuously seek opportunities to optimise and improve DevOps processes and workflows for increased efficiency and reliability.

Living the Spirit:

• Encourage the spirit of teamwork and collaboration and working together achieving common goals for the Devops Team.
• Embracing different perspectives, encouraging, and considering other team members ideas and opinions.
• Remaining agile and driving continuous improvement within the DevOps space by embracing each day as an opportunity for learning, innovation and fearless problem-solving.
• Being accountable and committed to stepping up and been involved in working towards a high-performance culture at BET.
• Leading as example taking ownership and remaining committed to high quality DevOps deployments and continuously contributing to a high performing team.
• Openness to change and adapting to technologies and methodologies in the market, hence continuously keep abreast of changes in the DevOps field.
• Creating and maintaining documentation, processes, and procedure of knowledge transfer within the team, hence making it easier for others to absorb and apply the knowledge seamlessly.

The Company We Keep:

At BET Software, we don’t just recruit talent, we cultivate it. Our learning and development programmes, our various opportunities for growth, and our well-deserved incentives are what keep our All-Star Team the best amongst the rest.

Please note that only candidates who meet the stipulated minimum requirements will be considered.