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.