About Company
CBZ Bank Limited, a subsidiary of CBZ Holdings, is one of Zimbabwe’s leading financial institutions. With a robust history spanning decades, we are committed to providing innovative and comprehensive banking and financial services to individuals, small businesses, and large corporations across the nation. Our vision is to be the preferred financial partner, fostering economic growth and empowering communities through technology and service excellence. We believe in nurturing talent and offering a dynamic environment where professionals can thrive and contribute to our continued success and digital transformation journey.
Job Description
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Part-Time DevOps Engineer to join our growing technology team based in Murambinda, Manicaland Province. In this critical role, you will play a pivotal part in streamlining our software development lifecycle, enhancing operational efficiency, and ensuring the reliability and scalability of our banking applications and infrastructure. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled professional to contribute to a leading financial institution, working on challenging projects that directly impact our services and customer experience.
As a Part-Time DevOps Engineer, you will be responsible for automating our build, test, and deployment processes, managing our cloud and on-premises infrastructure, and ensuring robust monitoring and logging solutions are in place. You will collaborate closely with development, operations, and security teams to implement best practices, improve system performance, and maintain a secure and compliant IT environment crucial for financial services. We are looking for an individual who is proactive, detail-oriented, and passionate about leveraging technology to solve complex problems and drive continuous improvement within a regulated industry. This role offers flexibility while requiring a commitment to high standards and a deep understanding of DevOps principles within an enterprise setting. Join us in shaping the future of banking in Zimbabwe.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for various banking applications using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.
- Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration management using technologies such as Ansible, Terraform, or Puppet.
- Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement proactive solutions to ensure high availability and reliability of services.
- Manage and optimize cloud resources (e.g., AWS, Azure) and on-premises server environments.
- Collaborate with development teams to integrate security best practices into the development lifecycle (DevSecOps).
- Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for systems, processes, and procedures.
- Participate in incident response and post-mortem analysis to prevent future occurrences.
- Implement and manage logging, monitoring, and alerting systems (e.g., ELK Stack, Prometheus, Grafana).
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and internal security policies for all IT operations.
Required Skills
- Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell).
- Strong experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).
- Hands-on experience with configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef).
- Solid understanding of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) or extensive experience with on-premises virtualization (VMware).
- Knowledge of version control systems (Git).
- Familiarity with network protocols, firewalls, load balancers, and DNS.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, Kubernetes Administrator).
- Experience working in a financial services or other highly regulated industry.
- Familiarity with database administration (SQL, NoSQL).
- Understanding of security best practices and tools (SAST, DAST, WAF).
Perks & Benefits
- Flexible part-time working hours.
- Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in the financial sector.
- Professional development and training opportunities.
- Competitive remuneration package.
- Contribution to a leading national financial institution.
- Collaborative and supportive team environment.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by clicking on the application link below. Please ensure your CV and cover letter highlight your relevant experience and qualifications for this role. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.