Manager, DevOps at NCBA Group

Job Purpose Statement

• The  Manager DevOps is responsible for planning, designing, implementing, and managing scalable, secure, and automated infrastructure and deployment pipelines that support reliable and efficient software delivery. 
• The role drives the adoption of DevOps best practices by enabling seamless collaboration between development, QA, and operations teams, ensuring faster and more reliable delivery of applications through CI/CD. 
• The role leads the design and implementation of DevOps frameworks, automation pipelines, and cloud-based infrastructure, while improving monitoring, incident response, and compliance with enterprise security standards. 
• Additionally, the role supports quality engineering, system performance optimization, and continuous improvement across the SDLC, ensuring high availability, scalability, and operational excellence. 

Key Accountabilities (Duties and Responsibilities)

DevSecOps & CI/CD Engineering (40%)

• Design and implement secure CI/CD pipelines
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Integrate security controls across the SDLC 

Software QA Processes (10%)

• Drive QA frameworks and test-driven development
• Embed QA practices in CI/CD pipelines

Software Testing & Automation (10%)

• Support automated testing (unit, integration, performance, security)
• Ensure functional and non-functional quality standards

Governance & Compliance (10%)

• Enforce IT policies, standards, and regulatory compliance
• Align with ITIL and DevSecOps best practices 

Stakeholder Management (10%)

• Collaborate with IT teams, developers, vendors, and business stakeholders
• Ensure alignment on delivery and platform stability 

Continuous Improvement & Innovation (20%)

• Drive automation, monitoring, and DevOps improvements
• Advise on emerging technologies and efficiencies

Job Specifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field (Master’s is an added advantage)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in IT systems development or platform engineering
• At least 2 years’ hands-on experience in DevOps (CI/CD, automation, infrastructure)Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI)
• Strong programming/scripting skills (e.g., Java, Python, Bash, C#)
• Experience with databases (Oracle, SQL Server)
• Knowledge of Linux/Unix environmentsUnderstanding of integration technologies (REST, SOAP, JSON, XML)
• Experience with testing tools (e.g., Selenium, JMeter)
• Certifications in DevOps, Cloud, Agile, ITIL or PRINCE2 are an added advantage
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and collaboration skills