Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants

This fully remote full time position at Cotiviti is open worldwide, so South Africans can apply. This role is suited for senior-level professionals. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.

Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a talented and experienced DevOps Engineer to join our team. As a DevOps Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining our infrastructure and deployment pipelines. You will work closely with development and professional service teams to streamline our software delivery process, improve scalability, reliability, and security of our systems, and automate repetitive tasks

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment processes.
* Collaborate with development and operations teams to define infrastructure requirements and ensure scalability, reliability, and security of our systems.
* Implement and manage infrastructure as code using tools like Terraform or similar.
* Configure and manage containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes.
* Monitor and troubleshoot infrastructure and application issues to ensure high availability and performance.
* Implement and maintain monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions for proactive detection and resolution of issues.
* Ensure compliance with security and regulatory requirements by implementing appropriate security controls and best practices.
* Participate in on-call rotation and respond to incidents to minimize downtime and ensure system availability.

Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
* 7 years of experience in a DevOps or similar role.
* Strong proficiency in scripting and programming languages such as Python, Bash, or similar.
* Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
* Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or similar.
* Experience with infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform or similar.
* Experience with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.
* Proficiency in Linux system administration and shell scripting.
* Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
* Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
* Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), or similar are a plus.
Join our team and help us build and maintain cutting-edge infrastructure to support our growing business and deliver high-quality software solutions to our customers.

Originally posted onHimalayas

Tips for South African Applicants

Timezone Advantage

South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.

Salary in Context

Even without a listed salary, international remote roles typically pay 2-3x more than equivalent local positions in South Africa due to the exchange rate advantage.

Application Tips

Tailor your CV to international standards — use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.

Load Shedding Preparedness

If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.

About Cotiviti

Cotiviti is a company in the Developer industry that hires remote workers from South Africa.

Senior Dev Ops Engineer