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DevOps Engineer

Kenya

Job Type

Gross Salary

Full Time

KES 60,000 - 90,000

Workspace

Nairobi

About the Role

As a DevOps Engineer at Zeraki, you will play a critical role in automating our deployment processes, managing our cloud infrastructure, and ensuring our systems are robust, secure, and scalable. You will work closely with our development and operations teams to streamline workflows and optimize the performance of our cloud-based environments in AWS and Azure.

Key Responsibilities
● Automate Deployment Processes: Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate application deployment and infrastructure provisioning.
● Cloud Infrastructure Management: Manage and optimize our AWS and Azure environments, ensuring high availability, scalability, and performance of our applications.
● Ensure Cloud Security: Implement and maintain security best practices across our cloud environments, including identity and access management, data protection, and compliance with relevant standards.
● Cost Optimization: Monitor and optimize cloud spend to ensure efficient use of resources while maintaining performance and reliability
● System Monitoring and Incident Response: Set up monitoring and alerting systems to proactively identify and resolve issues, ensuring minimal downtime and impact to users.
● Collaboration: Work closely with development, IT, and security teams to integrate new features and technologies into the existing infrastructure.
● Documentation and Training: Document processes and workflows, and provide training to team members on DevOps best practices and tools.
● Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on the latest industry trends and tools in DevOps, cloud computing, and security, and recommend improvements to our infrastructure and processes.

If you are a highly motivated, technically skilled individual with a passion for automation and system optimization, we would love to hear from you. Please complete your application at the following link

Requirements

Qualifications


★ Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.

★ 1+ years of experience in DevOps, Cloud Engineering, or a related role.

★ Strong experience with AWS and Azure cloud platforms, including hands-on experience with services like EC2, S3, RDS, Azure VMs, Azure Blob Storage, and Azure Functions.

★ Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Azure Resource Manager.

★ Solid understanding of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and orchestration tools.

★ Strong knowledge of CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions.

★ Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, or CloudWatch.

★ Strong understanding of network security, firewalls, VPNs, and load balancers.

What we offer

● A key role in optimizing and securing our infrastructure.
● The opportunity to impact the efficiency of our software development and deployment.
● A dynamic, fast-paced work environment filled with passionate professionals.

Growth Path:
DevOps Engineers can explore several growth paths depending on their interests, skills, and the opportunities available within the organization. Here’s an overview of possible growth opportunities for for a DevOps Engineer:

a) Cloud Architect: Specialize in designing scalable cloud infrastructures.
c) Engineering Manager: Lead a team of engineers focusing on development and operations integration.
d) Security Specialist: Transition into a role focused on system security and compliance.
e) Automation Architect: Design automated systems for large-scale deployments.

In summary, the role of a DevOps Engineer is multifaceted, involving a mix of infrastructure management, automation, security, and collaboration, placing it within the realm of technical leadership.

Our culture

At Zeraki, our strength is rooted in our vibrant culture, driven by a shared commitment for integrity, learning, and excellence. Our environment demands the highest standards and focuses on delivering results. We hire and develop the best, manage through trust, value empathy, and practice having a backbone in all our dealings. We are a team that thrives on freedom, responsibility, and the pursuit of excellence. Joining us means being part of a community dedicated to growth, innovation, and transformation.

About the Company

Zeraki is a leading Series A EdTech startup revolutionizing education across Africa. We leverage cutting-edge technology to provide scalable and innovative learning solutions to educational institutions. As we continue to grow and impact more lives, we are looking for a highly skilled and innovative DevOps Engineer to streamline our development processes and ensure the smooth operation of our systems.

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