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Summary:
- Kupa Global is seeking a mid-level DevOps Engineer to join Royal Voluntary Service’s (RVS) technology team.
- RVS is a leading UK charity undergoing a digital transformation and hiring its first-ever tech team out of South Africa in its 80-year history.
- The DevOps Engineer will play a critical role in developing stable, scalable platforms that empower volunteers to deliver essential services in healthcare, homelessness, and food security.
- The role involves enforcing best practices in coding, automation, and infrastructure management to drive faster, more reliable software releases.
Responsibilities:
- Design, deploy, and optimize Kubernetes clusters in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), manage workloads via Helm charts, and ensure secure, high-performing containerized applications.
- Use Terraform to define and manage Azure infrastructure, streamline code testing and integration, and automate deployment processes to ensure quick, consistent releases.
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar tools. Integrate testing, QA, and security checks directly into the release cycle.
- Implement robust monitoring (using Prometheus, Grafana, Azure Monitor) to track performance and reliability. Quickly diagnose and resolve issues to maintain high availability.
- Enforce best practices for Kubernetes and Azure security, perform regular audits, and ensure compliance with organizational standards.
- Work closely with developers, system administrators, and stakeholders to align DevOps practices with RVS’s mission. Document architectures, processes, and configurations for future reference.
Requirements:
- 5+ years in DevOps/SRE/Cloud Engineering with deep knowledge of Azure services, Kubernetes, Helm charts, Terraform, Docker, and GitOps.
- Skilled in scripting (Python, Bash, or PowerShell), network/security management in Azure, and using monitoring tools.
- Comfortable with Azure DevOps, Git, GitHub, Grafana, Prometheus, Cloudflare, Postman, Auth0, Sentinel, SonarQube, and related work management tools.
- Clear communicator, adept at collaborating with diverse teams. Highly organized and capable of managing multiple priorities effectively.
Benefits:
- Up to ZAR90,000/month gross salary.
- Additional private healthcare stipend of ZAR2,300/month.
- Opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause and see the direct impact of your work.
- Flexible hybrid working options for a better work-life balance.
- Room for professional growth and skill development through ongoing training and support.
- Collaborative and inclusive team culture that values everyone’s input.
