Azure, AWS or Google DevOps Engineers

Job Type
:
Typically, 6 – 12 month contracts Location
:
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa (Remote Working with the occasional day in the office in Bryanston, Sandton)
Company
: UK Clients working through The South Africa Software Development Hub Ltd.
About Us
:
The South Africa Software Development Hub is a leading provider of technology skills to clients in the United Kingdom and Europe. Our clients include organisations in the Bio Tech, Fin Tech, Retail and Manufacturing sectors.
Job Description

The SASDH is seeking a talented AWS Dev Ops Engineer with 4+ years of experience to join our dynamic team. If you are passionate about cloud technologies and have a knack for migrating applications from GCP to AWS, we want to hear from you!

As an AWS or Azure Dev Ops Engineer, you will be responsible for migrating applications from other platforms including on-Prem legacy systems, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). You will also set up and manage AWS services such as Elastic Container Service (ECS), Fargate, and Application Load Balancers (ALBs). Additionally, you will leverage your PHP skills to support our development team.

• Application Migration
  :
  Lead the migration of applications from GCP to AWS, ensuring minimal downtime and seamless integration.
• ECS Setup
  :
  Configure and manage AWS Elastic Container Service (ECS), a highly scalable container orchestration service that allows you to run and manage Docker containers.
• Fargate Implementation
  :
  Utilize AWS Fargate, a serverless compute engine for containers that eliminates the need to manage servers, to run containers directly.
• ALB Configuration
  :
  Set up and maintain Application Load Balancers (ALBs), which automatically distribute incoming application traffic across multiple targets, such as EC2 instances, containers, and IP addresses.
• PHP Development
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  Collaborate with the development team to support and enhance PHP-based applications.
• CI/CD Pipelines
  :
  Design, implement, and maintain continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using tools like Jenkins, Git Lab CI, or AWS Code Pipeline.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC):
  Use tools like Terraform or AWS Cloud Formation to define and manage infrastructure.
• Monitoring and Logging
  :
  Implement monitoring and logging solutions using AWS Cloud Watch, Prometheus, Grafana, or similar tools.
• Security and Compliance
  :
  Ensure the security and compliance of AWS environments by implementing best practices and adhering to industry standards.

• Experience
  : 4+ years of experience as a Dev Ops Engineer with a focus on AWS.
• Cloud Platforms
  :
  Proven experience in migrating applications from GCP to AWS.
• AWS Services
  :
  In-depth knowledge of AWS services, including ECS, Fargate, and ALBs.
• Containerisation
  :
  Strong experience with Docker and container orchestration.
• PHP
  :
  Proficiency in PHP development.
• CI/CD
  :
  Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools and practices.
• IaC
  :
  Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or AWS Cloud Formation.
• Monitoring
  :
  Experience with monitoring and logging tools.
• Security
  :
  Understanding of AWS security best practices.
• Collaboration
  :
  Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

• AWS, Azure or Google Certified Dev Ops Engineer or other relevant certifications.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes.

• Innovative Environment
  :
  Work with cutting-edge technologies and a forward-thinking team.
• Career Growth
  :
  Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Competitive Compensation
  :
  Attractive rate and benefits package.
• Work-Life Balance
  :
  Flexible working hours and remote work options.

If you are a skilled AWS Dev Ops Engineer with a passion for cloud technologies and a desire to make an impact, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience by clicking on the apply button.