DevOps Engineer
PROFILE INTRODUCTION
Our client is a well-established technology leader, with a widespread presence across Africa. They are dedicated to efficiently delivering quality products to their customers and are seeking a highly skilled DevOps Engineer to join their team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in HTML, Db2, and Java and will work closely with our development teams to design, build, and maintain critical systems for managing, monitoring, and scaling our quantum computing platforms. This role requires close collaboration with interdisciplinary engineering and research teams, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, complex environment.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain software and systems for quantum computing platforms.
Collaborate with development, engineering, and research teams.
Manage large, complex projects with a demonstrated track record of success.
Utilize project management tools like GitHub, Zenhub, and JIRA.
Communicate effectively and manage time efficiently.
Adapt to changing requirements and work independently as well as in multi-team settings.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
5+ years of experience managing large, complex projects.
Proficiency in continuous delivery/integration tools (Tekton, Argo CD, Travis CI, Jenkins).
Expertise in containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, Red Hat OpenShift).
Advanced skills in source code management (GitHub).
Experience with monitoring tools (LogDNA, Sysdig).
Proficiency with cloud platforms (IBM Cloud, Azure, AWS) and cloud databases.
Expertise in Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, Puppet, Ansible, Chef).
Experience with automation testing tools (Selenium, JUnit).
Coding and scripting skills in Python, Bash, Ruby, YAML.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
Understanding of core security principles (key and secrets management, IAM, access control, vulnerability checks).
Familiarity with or implementation of SRE principles.
Knowledge of Test-Driven Development.
Capability in provisioning and maintaining databases.
Linux administration experience, particularly with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).
Experience working with Qiskit and contributing to the SDK.
Contributions to developer ecosystems/communities and open-source projects.