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PavagoPA

DevOps Engineer

Pavago is an offshore recruitment company that helps businesses build remote teams by connecting them with top talent from around the globe. It provides an all-in-one service that includes talent acquisition, hiring, onboarding, payroll management, and compliance assurance.

Pavago

Employee count: 11-50

South Africa only

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DevOps Engineer (AWS / Kubernetes / Terraform) – Remote

Full-Time | Remote | Flexible Hours

🚀 About the Role

We’re hiring a DevOps Engineer to build, automate, and scale modern cloud infrastructure.

This role focuses on:

  • Cloud infrastructure
  • CI/CD automation
  • Kubernetes & containers
  • Reliability & performance

If you enjoy:

  • Automating systems
  • Improving uptime
  • Scaling infrastructure
  • Solving production issues

This role is a strong fit.

💻 What You’ll Work On

Cloud Infrastructure

Design and manage infrastructure on:

  • Amazon Web Services
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Google Cloud Platform

You’ll help build:

  • Scalable systems
  • Reliable deployments
  • High-performance environments

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Work with:

  • Terraform
  • AWS CloudFormation
  • Pulumi

Maintain infrastructure through version-controlled deployments and automation.

CI/CD & Automation

Build and optimize pipelines using:

  • Jenkins
  • GitHub Actions
  • GitLab CI/CD

Automate:

  • Deployments
  • Testing
  • Build workflows

Reduce manual work wherever possible.

Containers & Kubernetes

Deploy and manage applications using:

  • Docker
  • Kubernetes

Ensure systems are scalable and reliable across environments.

Monitoring & Reliability

Work with:

  • Prometheus
  • Grafana
  • Elasticsearch

Monitor infrastructure, improve observability, and troubleshoot issues quickly.

🔥 What We’re Looking For

  • 3+ years in DevOps, Cloud, or Infrastructure Engineering
  • Experience with:
    • AWS / Azure / GCP
    • Docker & Kubernetes
    • CI/CD pipelines
  • Scripting experience:
    • Python
    • Bash
    • PowerShell
  • Strong troubleshooting and automation mindset

⭐ Nice to Have

  • Terraform-heavy environments
  • Multi-cloud experience
  • High-traffic / high-availability systems
  • Microservices architecture experience
  • Cloud cost optimization experience

🧠 What a Typical Day Looks Like

  • Monitor systems and resolve issues
  • Improve CI/CD pipelines
  • Deploy and scale applications
  • Optimize infrastructure performance
  • Automate workflows
  • Collaborate with developers and engineering teams

In short: you make systems faster, more reliable, and more automated.

📊 Success Looks Like

  • High uptime and system reliability
  • Faster deployments
  • Reduced operational overhead
  • Scalable infrastructure
  • Strong automation coverage

🌍 Why This Role Stands Out

  • Fully remote
  • Modern cloud-native stack
  • Real ownership and impact
  • Exposure to scaling challenges
  • Opportunity to grow into:
    • Senior DevOps Engineer
    • Cloud Architect
    • Platform Engineer

🧪 Interview Process

  • Initial Screening
  • Technical Interview
  • Final Interview
  • Offer

👉 Apply Now

If you:

  • Love automation
  • Enjoy solving infrastructure problems
  • Thrive in cloud environments

This role is a strong fit.

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Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Mid-level

Experience

3 years minimum

Location requirements

South Africa

Hiring timezones

South Africa +/- 0 hours

Job categories

DevOps EngineeringCloud Infrastructure EngineeringSite Reliability EngineeringPlatform EngineeringCloud Engineering

Skills

Amazon Web ServicesMicrosoft AzureGoogle Cloud PlatformTerraformKubernetesDockerJenkinsGitHub ActionsCI CDPythonBASHPowerShellPrometheusGrafanaElasticsearchAWSGCPAzureMonitoringObservabilityVersion ControlInfrastructure as CodeMake Remote

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About Pavago

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The story of Pavago begins with a common entrepreneurial frustration. Its founders, Parker Cox and Ahmed Raza Ali, were running their own businesses and, like many others, found themselves grappling with the high costs and often underwhelming results of their digital marketing efforts. Determined to find a more efficient path to growth, they turned their sights to the global talent market. This decision to look offshore proved to be a pivotal moment. Within just three months of making their first offshore hire, they witnessed a remarkable 40% reduction in their Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC). This initial success was just the beginning of a transformative journey.

Encouraged by these results, they continued to build their offshore team, and within six months, they had expanded to seven team members. This strategic move not only drove down their operational labor costs by 22% but also led to significant increases across all their critical Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). As they shared their success story with fellow business owners, they discovered a widespread need for what they had built. A waitlist of entrepreneurs quickly formed, all asking the same question: 'Can you help us scale our team the same way?' This overwhelming demand was the spark that ignited Pavago. The founders realized they had a key to unlock a competitive advantage for small and medium-sized businesses – democratizing access to incredible offshore talent. Today, Pavago stands as a comprehensive, all-in-one service partner for businesses looking to scale efficiently. They handle the entire process, from talent acquisition and onboarding to payroll management and compliance, allowing entrepreneurs to focus on growth while leveraging a global team of top-tier professionals.

Employee benefits

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Retirement savings plan

Offers a retirement savings plan with a company match.

Company events

Company-sponsored events and team-building activities.

Flexible work hours

Offers flexible work hours to accommodate different schedules.

Remote work opportunities

The company is fully remote, allowing employees to work from anywhere.

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Pavago

Company size

11-50 employees

Founded in

2022

Chief executive officer

Parker Cox, Ahmed Raza Ali

Markets

OutsourcingRemote Workforce SolutionsTalent AcquisitionHuman ResourcesPayroll ManagementBusiness Process Outsourcing (BPO)SMB ServicesWorkforce ManagementGlobal Employment ServicesStartup Support Services

Employees live in

United States
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