We run 100% in AWS, with high levels of automation and infrastructure as code and increasing usage of serverless technologies. Our DevOps teams optimise our value flow - helping us take ideas to realisation and drive real customer impact. Youll have the opportunity to take a lead on projects and influence how we approach DevOps globally. Theres a heavy focus of managing infrastructure in a live and high traffic environment and security, scalability and reliability.
What youll be doing:
- Build a Software Delivery Strategy that enables innovation without compromising quality
- Help us develop and maintain an automation mindset to allow scalability and support growth
- Incorporate DevOps/Infrastructure considerations in to the technology roadmap, working with engineering to manage dependencies, achieve synergies and track success
- Troubleshoot and solve complex infrastructure issues
- Support effective design procedures for systems Follow best-in-class agile processes
- Deliver operational excellence in production environments
- Ensure testing techniques and frameworks are considered and champion improvements to achieve company quality goals more efficiently
- Build strong relationships with software engineering, bridging any gaps between engineering and infrastructure to help them build and release their products/projects more efficiently and on schedule
- Help drive continuous improvement across the technology department, through role modelling and leading on or championing department wide improvement initiatives
- Some experience in a DevOps role in a fast paced, scaling environment
- Either a background in software development or strong scripting foundations with languages like Python
- Experience supporting high-traffic websites and awareness of best practices in designing cloud-native applications
- Proven experience with Infrastructure As Code
- Experience working in and driving an Agile development Experience influencing key stakeholders (internally and externally) to consistently deliver against key projects
- A broad understanding of the software development lifecycle and practical hands-on experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery & QA
- Docker and container orchestration services in production environments
- Cloud platforms (preferably AWS)
- Experience working with CI/CD tools beyond Jenkins (e.g. Gitlab CI, Github Actions, CircleCI, AWS CodePipeline)
- Good knowledge of git and GitHub
Our Benefits Package:
- Competitive base salary with scope for progression
- 5% matched contribution towards pension fund
- 20 days holiday a year plus bank holidays
- Opportunities for fast internal career progression based on outputs not tenure
- In-house barista
- An opportunity to pilot new ideas that impact the growth and direction of the business
- The chance to work for a fast-growing disruptive technology business
Unfortunately, we do not offer fully remote roles but we support hybrid working wherever possible. We are extremely proud of our culture and believe in the many benefits that being in the office provides. All of our roles require regular time in our office in the Central Business District in Cape Town.
Our Values are
Own - Have fun, get it done
- Work hard, play harder
- Satisfaction in results
- Do the right thing
- Innovate and disrupt
- Curious and adaptable
- Work quick, learn quicker
- Collaborate and communicate
- Celebrate wins
- Embrace challenges
At AnyVan were focused on equality. We believe that diverse teams are the best teams and foster an inclusive environment where we celebrate our differences and where our people can be their authentic selves. We believe this encourages collaboration and supports opportunities for our people and teams to deliver their best work. We encourage and welcome applications from anyone that shares this passion.
