Brackenfell, Cape Town, ZA Employment

ShopriteX is hiring a DevOps Engineer III

About the Role

What You'll Do

Lead the design and evolution of DevOps and DevSecOps practices across the software lifecycle, ensuring secure and efficient delivery. Build and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines using platforms like Azure DevOps, AWS CodePipeline, GitHub, and Bitbucket.

Develop reusable infrastructure templates using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, and Ansible to support consistent deployments in cloud and on-premise environments. Support containerised applications on Kubernetes and Docker, handling deployment, scaling, and operational reliability.

Integrate security scanning, compliance checks, and automated testing into delivery workflows. Collaborate with security teams to enforce controls and improve platform resilience. Monitor pipeline performance, identify inefficiencies, and implement improvements to reduce manual effort and increase system stability.

Support incident resolution, root-cause analysis, and operational readiness activities. Contribute to logging, monitoring, and alerting strategies that enhance system observability. Mentor engineers and developers on DevOps principles, and lead knowledge-sharing sessions to close capability gaps.

Requirements

  • Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field qualification
  • Minimum of 6 years in a senior DevOps or DevSecOps role with hands-on delivery experience
  • Proven track record with CI/CD implementation using enterprise DevOps tools
  • Strong proficiency in infrastructure-as-code platforms like Terraform or CloudFormation
  • Experience working in AWS or Azure cloud environments
  • Scripting skills in YAML, Bash, PowerShell, or Python
  • Familiarity with Agile and Waterfall development methodologies

Preferred Qualifications

  • Kubernetes certifications (CKA, CKAD, or CKS)
  • AWS or Azure cloud/DevOps certifications
  • Direct experience with Docker, Kubernetes, EKS, or AKS
  • Solid understanding of Linux systems, networking, DNS, TLS, and load balancing
  • Background in monitoring, logging, and alerting in production systems
  • Experience with cloud cost management and capacity planning

Benefits

This role supports professional growth through technical leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous learning. You’ll work in a culture that values analytical thinking, adaptability, and results-driven execution. The environment encourages innovation, clear communication, and resilience in a fast-moving technical landscape.

Required Skills
DevOpsCI/CDTerraformCloudFormationAnsibleDockerKubernetesEKSAzure DevOpsAWS CodePipelineGitHubBitbucketInfrastructure as CodeSDLCDevSecOps DevOpsCI/CDTerraformCloudFormationAnsibleDockerKubernetesEKSAzure DevOpsAWS CodePipelineGitHubBitbucketInfrastructure as CodeSDLCDevSecOps
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About company
ShopriteX

ShopriteX is the Shoprite Group's digital innovation hub, dedicated to advancing a 'Smarter Shoprite' through data, technology, and talent. By merging data science and technology, ShopriteX aims to save customers time and money through innovation and frictionless, personalized shopping experiences.

With access to one of Africa’s richest customer data sets — including over 1 billion customers served annually and more than 29 million Xtra Savings members — ShopriteX drives customer-centric retail innovation at scale. Key initiatives include Sixty60, an award-winning 60-minute grocery delivery service, and Rainmaker Media, a precision marketing agency connecting brands to shoppers with data-driven insights.

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Job Details
Department ShopriteX
Category infrastructure
Posted 3 months ago