DevOps Engineer at Kenyans.co.ke

Key Responsibilities

• Help in maintaining websites using CMS (Drupal and Wordpress).
• Design, implement and manage scalable infrastructure using tools like Terraform, Ansible or CloudFormation.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate the build, test and deployment processes.
• Manage cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) to ensure high availability, scalability and security of services.
• Implement robust monitoring, logging and alerting systems using tools like Prometheus, Grafana or ELK Stack to ensure optimal performance of applications and infrastructure.
• Implement security best practices throughout the DevOps lifecycle including automated security testing and vulnerability management.
• Write and maintain scripts in languages such as Python, Bash or PowerShell to automate routine tasks and processes.
• Develop and maintain disaster recovery plans and backup strategies to ensure business continuity.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for all processes, configurations, and systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve incidents related to infrastructure, deployments and system performance to ensure minimal downtime.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field.
• At least 2 years experience as a DevOps Engineer or a similar role.
• Extensive knowledge of CMS platforms (Drupal, Wordpress).
• Knowledge of LEMP and MERN
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI).
• Proficiency in infrastructure as code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation).
• Experience with containerisation technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong scripting skills in languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack).
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a focus on automation and efficiency.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.