Nafasi Za Kazi Kutoka Sportpesa
DevOps Manager
SportPesa
SportPesa Limited, is a well-known company in the country operating as part of the Global SportPesa brand, a leading brand in the sports betting and online casino industry operating in more than six (6) countries in Europe and Africa. SportPesa Limited is currently looking for a qualified and energetic Tanzanian to fill the position of DevOps Manager. Applications are therefore invited from candidates who will fulfill the following criteria.
Job Title: DevOps Manager
Department: IT
Information Line: Head of IT
Work Center: Dar Es Salaam
Responsibility
The DevOps Manager will be responsible for managing the delivery, maintenance, and improvement of our DevOps solutions. The DevOps Manager will lead a team, driving high availability and reliability across our hybrid infrastructure, which includes cloud and on-premises systems. The DevOps Manager role will involve direct support, providing 2nd and 3rd line support, while working closely with our global IT teams.
Duties and Responsibilities
- IT Systems Management: Lead the design, deployment, configuration, testing, and monitoring of IT systems to support high availability, security, and risk across all environments.
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Develop and maintain infrastructure using Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
- Performance Optimization: Monitor system performance, ensure consistent performance, robustness and reliability.
- Security and Compliance: Collaborate with security teams to maintain and enhance system security.
- Team Leadership: Mentoring and providing direction to the DevOps team, promoting continuous improvement.
- Knowledge Sharing: Document processes to support team knowledge sharing and ensure consistent system reliability.
- Technology and Innovation: Stay informed about emerging trends in DevOps and cloud computing, bringing insights to the team.
- Performs other duties as may be assigned by Management.
Required Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field. 5+ years of experience in a DevOps or related role, with at least 2 years in a management or team leadership role.
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Shell, or PowerShell.
- Hands-on experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
- Strong understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and hybrid infrastructure.
- Expertise in version control, in fact GitLab.
- Proven leadership, mentoring, and team management skills.
- Strong problem solving ability and excellent communication skills.
Time management skills.
Recommended Features:
- Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, ELK stack, or Grafana.
- Knowledge of network concepts, protocols, and security best practices.
- Experience with microservices architecture and serverless computing.
- Proficiency in database management (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Couchbase, MongoDB).
TO SEND REQUESTS:
Only applicants who fit the above criteria need apply. Send your application to: hr.tz@sportpesa.co.tz before 23 November 2024. Applications must include a cover letter explaining why you are the best fit for the position, your detailed CV and a copy of professional credentials.