Senior DevOps Engineer

Company Description

Company Description

At Cavista, our mission is to empower organizations with the world’s best technology solutions. We ensure the highest level of client satisfaction through a global network of innovation, and our software solutions are custom-built to accommodate your domain and requirements. Through world-class consultation, innovative IT solutions and personalized client services, Cavista increases operational efficiency for organizations of all sizes.

Cavista is searching for great talent in Nigeria. We are an open, agile environment, where transparent conversation ignites collaboration with a team of great thinkers. Everyone freely contributes, ideas override egos, and the best idea always wins. We embrace new technologies and pride ourselves on sustainable and quality code. In our world, opportunity paired with imagination is limitless and we build what others can only hope to dream. We build the best because we hire only the best! We’ve created an atmosphere allowing you to produce your best work, by catering to the creative.

Job Description

About the Role: DevOps Automation Engineer

As a DevOps Automation Engineer, you will be instrumental in enhancing developer productivity by automating security, governance controls, and the software delivery lifecycle (SDLC). You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement and maintain innovative tools and infrastructure that drive the efficiency of our CI/CD pipeline.

Key Responsibilities:
• Develop, implement, and maintain tools and infrastructure to support the SDLC pipeline and configuration management.
• Customize and deploy CI/CD pipelines for both software and infrastructure delivery.
• Plan, install, and upgrade DevOps tools and infrastructure.
• Advocate best practices in DevOps, security, and governance across the organization.
• Conduct troubleshooting, problem isolation, and incident resolution for infrastructure and tooling.
• Continuously improve automation, platform performance, and system reliability.
• Monitor and update platform KPIs for stakeholder consumption.
• Participate in on-call rotations and provide after-hours support as needed.

Qualifications

Required Skills:
• 5+ years of experience in DevOps or related roles.
• Expertise in CI/CD tools such as version control systems, continuous integration (e.g., TeamCity), and deployment platforms (e.g., Octopus Deploy).
• Hands-on experience with configuration management tools (e.g., SaltStack) and provisioning tools.
• Proficiency in scripting languages like Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Familiarity with one or more development frameworks (JavaScript, C#, Python).
• Deep understanding of containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with reverse proxies and load balancers (e.g., NGINX, HAProxy).
• Knowledge of WebApp and API technologies (e.g., JSON, REST).
• Proficiency in IT security, networking, and infrastructure best practices.

Preferred Skills:
• Experience with monitoring tools (e.g., Zabbix).
• Familiarity with service mesh tools (e.g., Consul).
• Knowledge of SSL/TLS certificate management.
• Exposure to microservices architecture.

Soft Skills:
• Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Strong communication, technical writing, and documentation capabilities.
• Collaborative mindset with a focus on team success.

Additional Information

Cavista offers even more

• Competitive Compensation
• 5 - day workweek
• Casual Friday, Everyday
• 20 PTO (Paid-Time-Off) Days + Holidays + Birthdays off
• Flextime
• Competitive Health Insurance (Employee + Spouse + 4 children)
• Accidental and Disability Benefit
• Retirement Benefit - Pensions
• Wellness Programs
• Game On! PS, Pool, Chess and more
• Genuine respect for work-life balance
• Employee Training Programs
• Professional Development for Career Growth
• Remote working and IT Assets provided for Remote employees
• Mentoring and Counseling
• Referral Bonus
• Work from Anywhere - Flexibility that allows you to work where you are most comfortable, whether at home, at work, or a combination of both
• Respect and Collaborative team environment
• And so much more