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Job title |
DevOps Engineer |
Location |
Kigali |
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Supervisor |
Assistant PEAL Manager – Software Development |
Years of Experience |
3+ years |
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Department |
Planning Learning & Evaluation |
Travel Required |
10% |
Job Description:
Raising The Village’s PEAL department is seeking a talented DevOps Engineer to join our team in Kigali, Rwanda. The DevOps Engineer will play a crucial role in supporting the deployment and localization of our project management applications on local data centers and other cloud service provider platforms. This individual will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless deployment, configuration, monitoring, and optimization of our applications.
Responsibilities:
- Deploy and configure project management applications and related infrastructure components on local data centers and other cloud service provider platforms.
- Collaborate with software development teams to automate deployment processes and implement CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar.
- Ensure high availability, scalability, and performance of the project management applications through effective monitoring, optimization, and capacity planning.
- Implement localization strategies to customize the applications based on specific requirements and preferences of users in Rwanda and other target regions.
- Maintain and enhance infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or CloudFormation to manage cloud resources efficiently.
- Collaborate with Software Engineering, IT and security teams to ensure compliance with security policies, data protection regulations, and best practices.
- Troubleshoot issues related to deployment, performance, and localization, and implement effective solutions in a timely manner.
- Document deployment processes, configurations, and best practices to facilitate knowledge sharing and ensure reproducibility.
- Stay updated on emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in DevOps, cloud computing, and localization to drive continuous improvement.
- Provide technical guidance and support to team members and stakeholders as needed.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or Information Technology.
- Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer or similar role, with a focus on deployment, configuration, and optimization of applications in cloud environments.
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Proficiency in scripting and automation using languages like Python, Shell, or PowerShell.
- Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Travis CI) and version control systems (e.g., Git).
- Strong understanding of infrastructure as code (IaC) principles and tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
- Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
- Knowledge of project management methodologies and tools is a plus.
Personal Qualities
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
- Resilience and a determination to succeed
- Independent thinker with a growth mindset
- Must be passionate, self-motivated, and able to learn quickly.
- Strong sense of integrity.
- Personal values that match our organization’s values.
Application link: Click here
Application deadline: 1st March 2024
Raising The Village is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We highly encourage female candidates to apply.
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