DevOps Engineer DotGov Solutions Zambia Ltd

We are seeking a talented and motivated DevOps Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in Azure cloud services, and a passion for continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) practices. The role involves collaborating with development, operations, and testing teams to automate and streamline our software delivery processes and ensuring system up-time.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.
• Manage Azure as well as physical resources in a cost-effective way.
• Implement monitoring and logging solutions to ensure the reliability and
  performance of our systems.
• Manage and optimize containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Collaborate with software development teams to improve build and release
  processes.
• Develop and implement backup and disaster recovery policies to ensure the
  integrity and availability of critical data and systems.
• Conduct regular backups of data and applications and perform periodic tests to validate the effectiveness of disaster recovery procedures.
• Document backup and recovery processes, including step-by-step instructions and escalation procedures.
• Work closely with security and compliance teams to ensure that backup and
  recovery practices align with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Respond promptly to any incidents or outages, and coordinate with cross
  functional teams to restore services and minimize downtime.

Requirements:

• Full Grade-12 Certificate with at least 5 O-Levels.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field.
• 2 Years minimum work experience.
• Certified or interested in attaining AZ-400 or higher certification.
• Proficiency in C# programming language.
• Experience working with both Linux and Windows server operating systems.
• Strong understanding of cloud computing principles and Azure services.
• Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with infrastructure automation tools such as Rancher, Terraform or Ansible.
• Experience developing and implementing backup and disaster recovery policies.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation.
• Opportunity for professional growth and development.
• Flexible work schedule and remote work options.
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment.