About our client:
If you are looking for a meaningful and impactful contribution to philanthropic initiatives while earning well and working for a dynamic, organised and innovative global organisation, this employer is well worth considering.
What you will be doing:
- Lead and develop an IT team, setting goals and fostering career growth.
- Oversee the setup, deployment, and management of scalable, highly available, and resilient cloud-based platforms.
- Automate infrastructure provisioning and operational workflows.
- Implement monitoring and remote management, ensuring compliance with SLAs, security, and best practices.
- Maintain databases and backend systems for performance, security, and scalability.
- Work with development teams to automate deployments, updates, and system configurations.
- Ensure infrastructure and workflows adhere to cybersecurity policies and regulatory compliance.
- Manage the reporting of system performance.
- Manage code repositories, emphasizing Git best practices.
- Manage the website (excluding content) and domain.
- Troubleshoot technical issues, implement proactive measures, optimize Google Cloud Platform, and administer Google Workspace.
- Support the administration of the Qlik SaaS solution.
- Oversee and provide high-level technical support.
- Stay updated with emerging DevOps tools and cloud technologies, applying innovative solutions.
What our client is looking for:
- A relevant tertiary degree would be beneficial (e.g., Computer Science, Computer Engineering, etc.)
- 10+ years in a similar role with proven experience in leading small teams and scaling an organization’s IT capability.
- Strong working knowledge of databases, cloud architecture, hosting environments, Linux, and scripting.
- Basic Python or willingness to learn is essential for data pipelines.
- PostgreSQL, SQLite, Redis, Firebase, Mongo DB, Google Cloud, Qlik, R, Go, and GitHub would be beneficial.
- Strong leadership / communication skills with the ability to work independently.
- Capable of managing multiple priorities, with an SLA-driven mindset.
- Strong problem-solving orientation in a dynamic environment.
- Hands-on operator who thrives on automating workflows and is passionate about using the latest tech for remote monitoring and management.
Work Type:
- 12 month renewable contract – Hybrid work environment with 3 days in office
Job ID:
- J107055
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Desired Skills:
- DevOps
- Cloud Platforms
- Automation