Senior DevOps Engineer at Lulalend

OVERALL PURPOSE

• As a DevOps Engineer, you will play a critical role in building out and optimising our software development and delivery processes by leveraging Azure DevOps, Github and Terraform. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including software developers, QA engineers, operations and Data engineers, to streamline workflows and improve overall efficiency. Your expertise in Azure infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and automation will be instrumental in achieving our business goals and maintaining a stable and scalable development environment and banking banking platform.

Responsibilities will include:

Azure Cloud Management:

• Plan, Architect, deploy, and maintain Azure-based solutions, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security.
• Implement Azure resource management and optimization strategies to control costs and maximize efficiency.
• Work with our Site Reliability team to ensure effective monitoring is in place and proactive resolution of issues.

CI/CD Pipeline Management:

• Design and implement efficient continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines for software projects.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure seamless code integration, automated testing, and smooth deployment processes.
• Improve and optimize existing CI/CD workflows to enhance software delivery speed and reliability.

Infrastructure Automation:

• Drive the automation of infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and management processes using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) techniques.
• Promote the adoption of configuration management tools to ensure consistency across environments.

Security and Compliance:

• Work closely with all teams to implement best practices for securing Azure resources and maintaining compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Conduct regular security assessments and perform risk mitigation measures as necessary.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Engineers, QA, and operations, to streamline workflows and foster a DevOps culture.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to provide updates on project status, challenges, and improvements.

Subject Matter Expert:

• Be the technical point of escalation for the DevOps team and business as a whole for our Azure environment.
• Work closely with the DevOps Team Lea to develop training plans and materials for the team.
• Provide technical mentoring to junior team members.

COMPETENCIES WE’RE AFTER

• Quick learner and problem solver
• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• Process-driven and detail-oriented
• Self-motivated, trustworthy, and credible
• Honest, adaptable, and resilient in the face of change
• Able to plan, prioritise, and articulate complex technical concepts clearly

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Matric certificate or equivalent
• 5+ years of experience in Azure cloud architecture, implementation, and management
• Proven experience with secure CI/CD pipeline development using Azure DevOps and GitHub
• Expertise in Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles
• Proficient in scripting (PowerShell, Python, Bash)
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
• Familiarity with Agile and DevOps methodologies
• Experience building a mobile SDLC (preferred)
• Knowledge of SecOps practices (preferred)
• Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Administrator Associate, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert) are a plus