DevOps Engineer

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: DevOps Engineer

Location: Lagos

About the Role

• You will work closely with software developers, system operators, and other IT staff to manage code releases, ensure system reliability, and improve infrastructure performance.
• The ideal candidate will play a key role in automating, streamlining, and optimizing our development and deployment processes.
• We are looking for an experienced DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic technology team, a fast-growing microfinance institution leveraging technology to enhance financial inclusion.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor system performance and ensure high availability, scalability, and security across environments.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure smooth integration and deployment of applications.
• Maintain and improve containerization and orchestration platforms (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Manage and optimize cloud-based infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Implement and maintain robust logging, monitoring, and alerting systems (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack).
• Ensure compliance with data security, regulatory, and internal IT policies.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and deployment using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
• Troubleshoot production issues and perform root cause analysis to maintain system stability.
• Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines for efficient and reliable software delivery.
• Develop and enforce DevOps best practices for version control, testing, and release management.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Proficiency in Linux/Unix system administration.
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or CircleCI.
• 3+ years of experience as a DevOps Engineer, Systems Engineer, or similar role.
• Familiarity with version control tools like Git.
• Strong hands-on experience with cloud services (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Good understanding of security best practices in cloud and DevOps environments.
• Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) and automation tools (Terraform, Ansible, etc.).
• Solid understanding of Docker and Kubernetes.
• Strong scripting skills in Python, Bash, or Shell.
• Knowledge of networking concepts, firewalls, and load balancers.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.

Nice to Have:

• Experience in financial services, fintech, or microfinance environments.
• Familiarity with compliance and audit requirements for banking infrastructure.
• Experience implementing DevSecOps practices.
• Knowledge of microservices architecture and serverless computing.