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    Ooba

    Financial Services

    DevOps Engineer

    Any, South AfricaOn-SiteFull-timePosted 3w ago
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    Job description

    ooba is looking for a highly skilled DevOps Engineer to join our growing technology team. You will play a key role in building and maintaining modern, scalable CI/CD pipelines, automating infrastructure, and enhancing cloud-based deployments. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem solver with deep technical knowledge, a passion for efficiency, and a collaborative mindset.

    This is a unique opportunity to work within a dynamic, cross-functional team that embraces Agile principles and is driving ooba’s digital transformation across home finance and insurance platforms.

    Responsibilities

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
    • Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines to support automated build, test, and deployment workflows.
    • Monitor software performance, troubleshoot errors, and develop proactive system reliability solutions.
    • Manage cloud infrastructure and optimize for cost-efficiency, scalability, and performance.
    • Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
    • Collaborate with development, QA, and operations teams to streamline deployments and resolve technical challenges.
    • Automate routine tasks and system operations to enhance team productivity.
    • Implement and maintain security best practices, including automated compliance and secure code delivery.
    • Support observability practices by integrating monitoring, alerting, and logging into all stages of delivery.

    Qualifications

    QUALIFICATIONS
    • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
    • Knowledge of API gateway configuration, artifact management, and build orchestration is a plus.
    REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
    • Proven experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions preferred).
    • Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or similar.
    • Solid understanding of containerization and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes.
    • Familiarity with monitoring and logging stacks (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk, ELK).
    • Strong scripting capabilities in languages such as Python or Bash.
    • Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills with a focus on automation and efficiency.Experience with cloud platforms, preferably Microsoft Azure (AWS or GCP also valuable).
    • Exposure to DevSecOps or experience integrating security into the CI/CD process.
    • Experience working in Agile environments and understanding of Agile software delivery practices.
    • Effective communication and team collaboration skills.

    Join us at ooba and help shape the future of digital platforms in the home ownership journey. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your voice matters and your impact is visible, we’d love to hear from you.

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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    Ooba

    ooba is a South African online bond originator that assists consumers in obtaining home loans.

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