DevOps Manager Job Vacancy at SportPesa

SportPesa Limited,  is a renowned local  company operating as part of  the Global SportPesa brand, a leading brand in the industry of sports betting and online casino with  operations in more than six (6) countries in Europe and Africa.  SportPesa Limited   is  currently looking  for  a qualified and energetic Tanzanian to fill  in the position of a DevOps Manager. Applications are thus invited  from candidates  who shall fulfill the following criteria.

Job Title: DevOps Manager

Department: IT

Reporting Line: Head of IT

Duty Station: Dar Es Salaam

JOB DESCRIPTION

Essential Function

DevOps Manager will be responsible for  overseeing the delivery,  maintenance, and optimization of our DevOps solutions. DevOps Manager will lead a team, driving high availability  and reliability in our  hybrid  infrastructure, which includes both cloud  and on-premises systems. The  role  of  DevOps Manager will involve hands-on support, providing both 2nd and 3rd line assistance, while collaborating 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 scalability across all environments.
• Infrastructure as  Code (IaC):  Develop and  maintain  infrastructure  using Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
• Performance Optimization:Monitor   system performance, ensuring robust performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Security&Compliance: Collaborate  with  security teams  to maintain and enhance system security.
• Team  Leadership: Mentor and provide direction to  the  DevOps team, fostering continuous development.
• Knowledge Sharing:Document processes to support team knowledge sharing and ensure consistent system reliability.
• Technology&Innovation: Stay informed on  emerging trends in DevOps and cloud  computing, bringing  insights back  to the team.
• Performs other duties may be assigned by the 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 managerial or team leadership capacity.

• Proficiency inscripting 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, ideally GitLab.
• Proven leadership, mentoring, and team management skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities  and excellent communication skills.
• Time-management abilities.
• Confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools such  as Prometheus, ELK stack, or Grafana.
• Knowledge of networking concepts, protocols, and security best practices.
• Experience with microservices architecture and serverless computing.
• Proficiency in database  management (MySQL,  PostgreSQL, Couchbase, MongoDB).

TO APPLY:

Only applicants who  will fit the above criteria need to apply.  Send your application to:  hr.tz@sportpesa.co.tz by  the 23rd of  November 2024. Applications must consist of  a cover letter outlining  why  you  would  be the best fit for  such  a position, your  detailed CV and copy  of academic credentials.

• NB:Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an  interview.