About the Company
Advania is a leading technology services provider that places people at the centre of everything it does. With a strong reputation as one of Microsoft’s top partners in the UK, the business specialises in Azure, Security, Dynamics 365, and Microsoft 365, delivering world-class IT solutions that drive real transformation.
The Opportunity
Advania is searching for a skilled DevOps Engineer to provide operational support and maintenance for Azure-based infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines built with Terraform and YAML.
This role offers the chance to collaborate with highly skilled development teams, ensuring the reliability, stability, and scalability of mission-critical platforms. The successful candidate will also contribute to developing reusable Terraform modules and refining pipeline templates to enhance automation and standardisation across the business.
Applicants based in South Africa are strongly encouraged to apply, as this role welcomes talent across different geographies to join an international team.
Key Responsibilities
- Support, maintain, and enhance Terraform infrastructure modules.
- Design and develop reusable components in Terraform.
- Build and manage CI/CD pipelines using YAML (Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions).
- Manage and optimise Azure services such as AKS, App Services, VNets, and Key Vault.
- Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure and pipeline issues in production.
- Develop shared Terraform modules and templates to improve consistency.
- Use scripting expertise in PowerShell or Bash for automation tasks.
- Collaborate through Git workflows, including branching strategies and code reviews.
- Apply analytical thinking to diagnose and resolve deployment challenges.
Required Experience and Qualifications
- 3+ years’ experience in DevOps, Cloud Support, or Platform Operations.
- Strong hands-on skills in Terraform.
- Experience managing CI/CD pipelines with YAML.
- Proficient in Azure services.
- Strong troubleshooting experience in production environments.
- Advanced scripting skills in PowerShell or Bash.
- Proficiency with Git and version control.
- Degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.
- Relevant certifications such as:
- Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
- DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400) (preferred)
- Terraform Associate (beneficial)
Preferred Skills
- Exposure to infrastructure drift detection and automation.
- Knowledge of Azure governance frameworks, RBAC, and policy management.
- Experience with monitoring tools such as Azure Monitor or Application Insights.
- Familiarity with AKS container orchestration.
- Background in scalable CI/CD pipeline design.
- Understanding of cloud security best practices.
Hybrid Work Model
The position follows a hybrid approach, with one day per week required in the office or at a client site. Teams have the flexibility to tailor this arrangement to their needs.
Diversity and Selection
Advania is committed to creating an inclusive and fair hiring process, welcoming applicants regardless of race, religion, nationality, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Background and criminal record checks are standard for all new hires.
Why Apply?
This role offers DevOps professionals in South Africa a rare opportunity to work with cutting-edge cloud technologies in an international environment while enjoying flexible hybrid arrangements and the chance to contribute to impactful projects.