Senior DevOps Engineer at Lemon.io | South Africa (Remote)
Company/Recruiter: Lemon.io
Published on: 5:01 PM | Aug 25, 2026
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Lemon.io is seeking a skilled Senior DevOps Engineer for a remote opportunity based in South Africa.
Lemon.io is seeking a skilled Senior DevOps Engineer for a remote opportunity based in South Africa. If you are an experienced DevOps professional looking to leverage your expertise with leading US and European startups while enjoying competitive compensation, Lemon.io provides a unique platform to connect with exciting projects. We have multiple openings, each offering distinct environments, technology stacks, and benefits. This specific role is a direct hire for a client in the gambling industry, including relocation and visa assistance, and requires a candidate who excels at bridging infrastructure and software development.
Job Overview
Lemon.io is partnering with a dynamic client in the gambling sector to find a Senior DevOps Engineer. This remote position offers the chance to directly impact a growing company's infrastructure and deployment pipelines. The role is a direct hire, meaning you will be an employee of our client, with the added benefit of relocation and visa support if applicable.Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines for efficient software delivery.
- Oversee and optimize cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP) for scalability and reliability.
- Develop and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
- Implement robust monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions.
- Ensure security best practices are integrated into all DevOps processes.
- Automate operational tasks and deployments to improve efficiency.
- Collaborate with development teams to troubleshoot and resolve production issues.
- Participate in architectural discussions and provide DevOps expertise.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Senior DevOps Engineer or similar role.
- Strong understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
- Proficiency in containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or CircleCI.
- Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles and tools (Terraform, Ansible, Chef, Puppet).
- Solid scripting skills (e.g., Python, Bash).
- Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
- Experience in the gambling or a related regulated industry is a plus.
What We Offer
- Direct hire employment with a growing client in the gambling industry.
- Remote work flexibility within South Africa.
- Relocation and visa assistance provided.
- Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies.
- Competitive compensation package.
- Professional development and growth opportunities.
- Collaborative and innovative work environment.