DevOps Engineer (mid/senior) - 6 months FTC

Our client, is a leading UK charity managing one of the largest networks of volunteers across the country to deliver essential healthcare, homelessness, and food security services. They are embarking on an exciting digital transformation Royal Voluntary Service is driving a major digital transformation, migrating to a modern cloud-based infrastructure, implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365, and launching GoVo, a digital volunteering platform that connects thousands of charities and volunteers across the UK through scalable, data-driven technology.

We are seeking a mid to senior DevOps Engineer to join our client's South African based technical team on a fixed-term contract for 6 months. You’ll play a critical role in developing stable, scalable platforms that empower volunteers to continue their life-changing work.

You will help enforce best practices in coding, automation, and infrastructure management, thus driving faster, more reliable software releases. This role reports to the IT Service Delivery Manager.

Consider applying if you want to make an impact whilst earning a competitive salary.

What You Will Be Doing

• Kubernetes & Azure Management: Design, deploy, and optimize Kubernetes clusters in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), manage workloads via Helm charts, and ensure secure, high-performing containerized applications.
• Infrastructure as Code & Automation: Use Terraform to define and manage Azure infrastructure, streamline code testing and integration, and automate deployment processes to ensure quick, consistent releases.
• CI/CD Pipeline Development: Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar tools. Integrate testing, QA, and security checks directly into the release cycle.
• Monitoring & Troubleshooting: Implement robust monitoring (using Prometheus, Grafana, Azure Monitor) to track performance and reliability. Quickly diagnose and resolve issues to maintain high availability.
• Security & Compliance: Enforce best practices for Kubernetes and Azure security, perform regular audits, and ensure compliance with organizational standards.
• Collaboration & Documentation: Work closely with developers, system administrators, and stakeholders to align DevOps practices with our client's mission. Document architectures, processes, and configurations for future reference.

Requirements

Our Ideal Candidate Has :

• Technical Expertise: 5+ years in DevOps/SRE/Cloud Engineering with deep knowledge of Azure services, Kubernetes, Helm charts, Terraform, Docker, and GitOps.
• Practical Knowledge: Skilled in scripting (Python, Bash, or PowerShell), network/security management in Azure, and using monitoring tools. Experience selecting priorities in resource-constrained environments is essential.
• Tools & Technology: Comfortable with Azure DevOps, Git, GitHub, Grafana, Prometheus, Cloudflare, Postman, Auth0, Sentinel, SonarQube, and related work management tools.
• Communication & Organization: Clear communicator, adept at collaborating with diverse teams. Highly organized and capable of managing multiple priorities effectively.

Benefits

• Competitive basic salary
• Fully remote opportunity
• Opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause and see the direct impact of your work.
• Room for professional growth and skill development through ongoing training and support.
• Collaborative and inclusive team culture that values everyone’s input.