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Mr D - DevOps Engineer at Takealot Group. . Location: Cape Town. Mr D. , a 100% subsidiary of takealot.com, is looking for a talented, motivated and results-oriented . DevOps Engineer. . . We are a young, dynamic, hyper growth company looking for smart, creative, hard-working people with integrity to join us. We offer a market related, Total Remuneration Package which allows full flexibility according to your needs, a great work environment and a promise that you won’t be bored as long as you are prepared for a challenge and want to build something great.. . As a DevOps/SRE Engineer you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and performance of our cloud infrastructure, utilizing cutting-edge technologies and industry best practices.. . This position reports to the DevOps and Security Engineering Manager. . Your mission, should you choose to accept it: . . . Cloud Infrastructure Management:. Design, implement, and manage scalable and resilient infrastructure using AWS services like EC2, Lambda, Aurora RDS PostgreSQL, and DynamoDB.. . Container Orchestration:. Deploy, manage, and scale applications in Kubernetes.. . Monitoring & Observability:. Set up and maintain comprehensive monitoring using Grafana Cloud, Mimir, Loki, Tempo, and OpenTelemetry.. . CI/CD Integration:. Automate deployments with robust CI/CD pipelines. Familiarity with tools like GitHub Actions and AWS CodeBuild is essential... . Log Management & Analysis. : Utilize tools like OpenSearch/Elasticsearch and Loki for log analysis and troubleshooting.. . Scripting & Automation. : Develop scripts and tools using Python and Golang to automate tasks and processes.. . Database Management. : Manage and optimize data workflows across databases like Aurora RDS PostgreSQL and DynamoDB.. . Stream Processing. : Work with Kafka for real-time data processing and integration workflows.. . Incident Management. : Participate in on-call rotations, providing expertise in incident resolution and system troubleshooting. . . The skills we need:. . . AWS Expertise:. An understanding of AWS services and cloud architecture best practices.. . Kubernetes Proficiency:. Hands-on experience in deploying and managing Kubernetes clusters.. . Programming Skills:. Proficiency in Python and Golang for automation and development.. . Observability Tools:. Experience with Grafana, OpenTelemetry, Mimir, Loki, and Tempo.. . Database Technologies:. Knowledge of OpenSearch/Elasticsearch and Aurora RDS PostgreSQL.. . Streaming Platforms:. Practical experience with Kafka for data stream processing.. . Infrastructure as Code (IaC):. Use tools like Terraform or CloudFormation to manage AWS resources as code.. . Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.. . Excellent communication and collaboration skills.. . Ability to work independently and within a team in a fast-paced environment.. . Passion for continuous learning and staying updated with industry trends.. . . Nice to have:. . . Experience with NoSQL, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, Elasticsearch. . Experience with common web stack applications (nginx, tornado, FastAPI). . Experience with messaging platforms (Kafka, Kinesis, SQS, SNS). . Experience with Google (GCP, Firebase). . . Qualifications & Experience: . . . Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma in Information Systems, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering and 3 years of hands-on experience in a DevOps or Site Reliability Engineering role is required.. . In the event that a candidate does not have a Bachelor’s Degree or an Advanced Diploma (in Information Systems, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Engineering), an equivalent experience requirement must be met, which equates to a minimum of 6 years experience in a software/technology environment.. . Certifications in AWS or Kubernetes are advantageous.. . 3-5 years of hands-on experience in a DevOps or Site Reliability Engineering role.. . 2 - 5 years of experience in Python and Golang for automation, scripting and development. . AWS Expertise: . 3 years comprehensive experience with AWS services, including EC2, Lambda, DynamoDB, and Aurora RDS PostgreSQL and AWS OpenSearch.. Ability to design and manage scalable and resilient cloud architectures.. . Kubernetes Proficiency:. 3 years hands-on experience with deploying, managing, and scaling applications in Kubernetes environments. Practical experience with Helm and ArgoCD. Understanding of containerization concepts and tools like Docker/Podman.. . Infrastructure as Code (IaC):. 3 years experience with IaC tools like Terraform or CloudFormation to manage and automate cloud resources effectively. CloudFormation is preferential. . . . Let’s talk about life @ Mr D. . . The power is in your hands. : We offer a market-related, Total Remuneration Package which allows full flexibility according to your needs. Go on, be the master of your own destiny.. . No doors. : We aren’t fans of stuffy offices or siloed work environments. See someone you like? High five, collab and make something great.. . Remote working. : Do not feel like sitting in traffic, we got you covered! Love water cooler chats . and . working from home? We offer a hybrid working model for the best of both worlds.. . Mentorship programme. : We aren’t kidding when we say the people with the best people win. Now’s your chance to be one of the best, by learning from the best.. . Naspers Tech Community. . & Online Learning. : Share ideas and grow with global industry leaders who are all just a Slack message away. Love to learn? Up-skill with free access to courses on MyAcademy, Udacity, Coursera and more.. . Good times. : Get to know the other extraordinary minds in the takealot group during regular social events and out-of-office activities (think hikes, think mini golf, think good times).. . Birthday leave. : Cake Day all the way. Enjoy your day off - you deserve it. . . Right tools, right job. : Mac or Windows, two monitors or one. Whatever your preference, you’ll work on the latest tech, off the latest tech.. . Help when you need it most. : Confidential counselling, legal support and financial guidance, for free, anytime, anywhere. . . Tech stack (for days): . Python, Go, AWS, Kafka, Redis, Docker, Kubernetes, IOT/MQTT and all things machine learning. If you build it, they will come.. . Free parking: . No more 5km fun runs to your desk (unless you want to).. . . Like what you see? . If you meet the above you are an . Extraordinary Mind. . Apply today!!. . Mr D is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference