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Senior DevOps Engineer - AWS Specialist

On-site
  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Game Technology

Job description

The role:

We are seeking a talented and seasoned DevOps Engineer with experience using the AWS Cloud technology stack. The candidate should be familiar with leveraging technologies such as Terraform and EKS. Our company specializes in developing cutting-edge solutions and delivering innovative software products to clients worldwide. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative team and contribute to the development of next-generation applications and infrastructure.


What you’ll do:

  • Design, develop, and implement cloud-based applications and services leveraging Docker, AWS, Terraform, and EKS.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including architects, DevOps engineers, and product owners, to understand requirements and translate them into scalable and secure solutions.
  • Design and implement infrastructure as code using Terraform to provision and manage AWS resources, ensuring scalability, reliability, and cost optimization.
  • Drive the implementation and improvement of continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, incorporating best practices and automation tools.
  • Monitor and optimize application performance, troubleshoot issues, and provide timely resolutions.
  • Conduct code reviews, contribute to team knowledge sharing, and provide guidance to junior developers.
  • Stay updated with the latest industry trends and emerging technologies, evaluating their potential for enhancing the development process and suggesting improvements.

Job requirements

What we're looking for:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of professional experience as a DevOps Engineer\Developer, with a strong focus on Docker, AWS, Terraform, and EKS.
  • Extensive hands-on experience with Docker, containerization, and microservices architecture.
  • Proven expertise in architecting, deploying, and managing applications on AWS using services like EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, ECS, and EKS.
  • Solid understanding of infrastructure as code principles and practical experience with Terraform or other similar tools.
  • Proficient in scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or PowerShell for automation and infrastructure management tasks.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD concepts and experience with tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or AWS CodePipeline.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to debug complex issues in a distributed environment.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
  • AWS certifications such as AWS Certified Developer, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, or AWS Certified Solutions Architect are highly desirable.

If you are a self-driven individual with a passion for cloud-native development and have expertise in Docker, AWS, Terraform, and EKS, we would love to hear from you. Join our team and be part of an exciting journey towards building ground-breaking solutions for our clients.


Equal Opportunities Statement

Games Global is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and communities. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, neurodiversity or any other protected status. Our dedication to promoting diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion is clearly reflected across all our teams. Join us, and be a part of an organisation that is truly committed to creating a level playing field for everyone.


Kindly be aware that in order to be employed at Games Global, you need to be 18 years of age or older, in accordance with our industry requirements.

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