Lead DevOps Engineer

We’re not just building infrastructure — we’re engineering the future of digital finance. Our platforms power cutting-edge credit and transactional products, designed to scale globally with security, resilience, and performance at the core.

We’re looking for a seasoned Lead DevOps Engineer to take ownership of infrastructure and deployment strategy as the business continues to grow. You’ll shape the backbone of systems, working with cloud-native tools, CI/CD pipelines, and automation to deliver rock-solid platforms that enable innovation.

�� What you’ll be doing

• Designing, building, and managing cloud-native infrastructure (Azure, Kubernetes, OpenShift, Docker).
• Driving CI/CD pipelines with Helm, ArgoCD, and DevOps best practices.
• Automating everything with Terraform, Ansible, Bash/Python.
• Embedding security (DevSecOps) into every stage of development.
• Partnering with product, security, and engineering teams to deliver scalable, resilient systems.
• Creating high-performing infrastructure for financial services products (credit, payments, and transactions).

�� What we’re looking for

• Strong DevOps background (2–10+ years).
• Expertise in automation, IaC, and scripting.
• Experience with Azure and Unix/Linux.
• Deep knowledge of networking, cybersecurity, and SQL.
• Solid Java development exposure.
• Financial services experience (bonus).
• A collaborator at heart — this team solves problems together, often in-person at Rosebank offices.
• A degree in computer science or equivalent experience.

�� Why this role?

• Influence the infrastructure strategy of a fast-scaling fintech.
• Hybrid model: the best of office collaboration and remote flexibility.
• Competitive salary up to R1.2m pa (negotiable).
• Be part of a team obsessed with innovation, speed, and impact.

Reference number: GZ60165
This is a permanent position based in Rosebank.

�� Contact Garth at az.oc.egrem-e@zhtrag / 011 463 3633 to discuss this role and other exciting opportunities.

�� Referral bonus: Know someone perfect for this role? Send them our way — we pay cash for successful referrals!

Posted on 02 Sep 10:46, Closing date 1 Nov