Manager, DevOps Job NCBA
Looking for an IT job in Kenya? NCBA Group is recruiting a Manager for DevOps. Based in Nairobi, the role requires extensive experience in CI/CD pipelines, automation, and cloud infrastructure.
Job Purpose Statement
- The Manager DevOps is responsible for planning, designing, implementing, and managing scalable, secure, and automated infrastructure and deployment pipelines that support reliable and efficient software delivery.
- The role drives the adoption of DevOps best practices by enabling seamless collaboration between development, QA, and operations teams, ensuring faster and more reliable delivery of applications through CI/CD.
- The role leads the design and implementation of DevOps frameworks, automation pipelines, and cloud-based infrastructure, while improving monitoring, incident response, and compliance with enterprise security standards.
- Additionally, the role supports quality engineering, system performance optimization, and continuous improvement across the SDLC, ensuring high availability, scalability, and operational excellence.
Responsibilities
DevSecOps & CI/CD Engineering (40%)
- Design and implement secure CI/CD pipelines
- Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
- Integrate security controls across the SDLC
Software QA Processes (10%)
- Drive QA frameworks and test-driven development
- Embed QA practices in CI/CD pipelines
Software Testing & Automation (10%)
- Support automated testing (unit, integration, performance, security)
- Ensure functional and non-functional quality standards
Governance & Compliance (10%)
- Enforce IT policies, standards, and regulatory compliance
- Align with ITIL and DevSecOps best practices
Stakeholder Management (10%)
- Collaborate with IT teams, developers, vendors, and business stakeholders
- Ensure alignment on delivery and platform stability
Continuous Improvement & Innovation (20%)
- Drive automation, monitoring, and DevOps improvements
- Advise on emerging technologies and efficiencies
Job Specifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field (Master’s is an added advantage)
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in IT systems development or platform engineering
- At least 2 years’ hands-on experience in DevOps (CI/CD, automation, infrastructure)Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI)
- Strong programming/scripting skills (e.g., Java, Python, Bash, C#)
- Experience with databases (Oracle, SQL Server)
- Knowledge of Linux/Unix environmentsUnderstanding of integration technologies (REST, SOAP, JSON, XML)
- Experience with testing tools (e.g., Selenium, JMeter)
- Certifications in DevOps, Cloud, Agile, ITIL or PRINCE2 are an added advantage
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and collaboration skills
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