As a Senior DevOps Engineer, you will drive the design, implementation, and optimization of scalable, secure, and
reliable platform solutions across hybrid environments, including Azure, Alibaba Cloud, and on-prem Kubernetes
platforms such as vStack and TKGI. You will play a pivotal role in enabling seamless build and deployment processes,
automating infrastructure provisioning, and ensuring the resilience of both production and non-production systems.
This role supports multiple Fintech OPCOs with a strong focus on platform engineering, CI / CD, observability, workload identity integration, and governance.
You will work across cross-functional teams to enforce best practices in
configuration management, release automation, and secure connectivity, balancing agility with compliance.
Your contribution will ensure end-to-end delivery quality, platform reliability, and alignment with enterprise
architecture standards across Group and OPCO-level initiatives, while actively mentoring DevOps and platform to
adopt modern practices.
Key Performance Areas
Core, essential responsibilities / outputs of the position (KPA's)
Strategy Development and Implementation
- Execute the Fintech DevOps and Environment Strategy in alignment with the broader business objectives and
Fintech platform roadmap.
Translate high-level goals into actionable initiatives for Production & Non-Production environments,automation, tooling, and platform resilience.
Ensure the delivery and evolution of infrastructure-as-code, GitOps, observability, and deployment processesthat support high availability, scalability, and performance.
Drive adoption of modern DevOps practices and secure software delivery approaches across business unitsand engineering teams.
Establish governance and performance metrics to ensure continuous tracking of strategy execution, reportingon progress, identifying gaps, and adjusting plans in response to internal and external shifts.
Operational Delivery
Define and execute CI / CD strategies, ensuring frequent and reliable software releases.Design and maintain automated deployment pipelines and infrastructure-as-code (IaC) using tools likeKubernetes, Docker, Bicep and Terraform.
Collaborate across teams to manage infrastructure needs in both cloud and on-prem environments.Ensure robust monitoring, alerting, and incident response to maintain system performance and availability.Enforce DevSecOps practices including vulnerability management, access control, and compliance.Oversee environment provisioning and release readiness for production and non-production.Lead troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and continuous performance tuning.Support system upgrades, patching, and technical testing (e.g., stress / load tests).Drive process improvements, cost optimizations, and DevOps maturity.Promote a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and cross-functional collaboration.Governance, Tactical Execution & Performance Management
Participate in strategic and operational meetings, providing input and facilitating decision-making for tacticalchanges and internal initiatives.
Review and contribute to internal / global projects, target setting, and budget planning aligned with sub-functional strategy.Manage and resolve critical escalations, consulting stakeholders and escalating high-impact issues asnecessary.
Monitor team and vendor performance against KPIs and SLAs, driving corrective actions and continuousimprovement.
Oversee functional and project budgets, ensuring alignment with business objectives and cost controlmeasures.
Track and report on progress, risks, and outcomes periodically and on demand, using defined metrics andgovernance standards.
Job Requirements
(Education, Experience and Competencies)
Education :
Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, IT, or Electronics & Communication (4 years).Relevant certifications such as :Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)Microsoft Certified : Azure DevOps Engineer ExpertAlibaba Cloud DevOps EngineerOpenShift Administrator CertificationvStack Platform Operations or AdministrationExperience :
Proven experience as a DevOps engineer or similar role, with strong understanding of software developmentand operations principles. 4-5 years of experience in technical architecture and application development, or
operations
Experience with public and private cloud platforms (Azure, Alibaba, vStack, Apsara, OpenShift) is a plusProficiency in infrastructure automation tools e.g., Bicep, Terraform etc.Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration tools like KubernetesExperience with microservices architecture and serverless computingExperience with Azure DevOps CI / CD or similar tools, infrastructure automation, monitoring systems andincident management.
Previous experience in Agile / Scrum environmentsExperience in a Fintech or financial services environment preferredWorked across diverse cultures and geographiesPan Africa multi-cultural experience is advantageousFunctional Knowledge :
Strong scripting and automation skills using Bash, Python, and PowerShell to support infrastructureprovisioning, configuration, and troubleshooting.
Hands-on experience with CI / CD tooling such as Azure DevOps, GitLab CI / CD, Alibaba Cloud DevOps, andpipeline automation in Kubernetes-native and hybrid environments.
Deep understanding of cloud-native infrastructure and infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform, Bicep, orAnsible across Azure, Alibaba Private and Public Cloud, vStack, and OpenShift.
Solid knowledge of networking, firewalls, DNS, and security best practices across hybrid environments.Expertise in containerization and orchestration using Kubernetes, OpenShift, and Helm, with focus on multi-OpCo platform delivery.Experience in observability and monitoring using tools like Grafana, Prometheus, Loki, Azure Monitor, andAlibaba Cloud SLS, ensuring proactive service visibility and alerting.
Proficient in platform environment design, automation of provisioning workflows, and lifecycle managementof dev / test / prod environments.
Integration of cloud-native services (e.g., APIM, Key Vault, Event Grid, Service Bus) into scalable applicationdelivery.
Familiarity with modern identity and access management, particularly Azure AD, role-based access control(RBAC), and Zero Trust principles in cloud platforms.
Solid understanding of incident, change, and problem management, embedded within CI / CD and DevSecOpspractices.
Experience supporting platform adoption by application teams through reusable templates, guardrails, andautomation.
Core Skills
Strategic Thinking – ability to align platform evolution with Group and OpCo priorities.Analytical Mindset – capable of interpreting platform metrics and telemetry to drive improvements.Digital and Agile Delivery – applying agile practices to infrastructure delivery and DevOps maturity.Decision Making – comfortable making tactical and strategic decisions under constraints.Project Leadership – driving cross-functional platform initiatives to successful delivery.People Enablement – supporting team growth through coaching, collaboration, and knowledge sharing.Executive Communication – skilled in translating technical updates into business impact for stakeholders.Behavioral Qualities
Operationally focused – balancing engineering innovation with platform stability and uptime.Detail-oriented – ensuring compliance, consistency, and reliability in configurations and deployments.Results-driven – delivering tangible outcomes through automation and standardization.Proactive and accountable – anticipating issues and resolving them before impact.Collaborative – working closely with Dev, Ops, Security, and external vendors in a multi-OpCo setup.Organized and adaptable – able to manage multiple initiatives across cloud and on-prem simultaneously.