Sintrex is passionate about the innovative pursuit of excellence in providing end-to-end IT management and consultative IT services that create reliable, robust and user friendly solutions. Through a culture of excellence, partnership and fun, Sintrex attracts and empowers staff with an inspirational work experience, world class software and globally renowned suppliers and partners to deliver services and solutions to their clients, helping to secure and enhance their IT reputations.

The successful candidate will be part of a team in a highly pressured environment. We encourage our team members to take ownership of their responsibilities.

Candidates who do not thrive under pressure and who are not inherently dedicated to being the best they can be through a self-learning attitude do not enjoy our environment.

As a Junior DevOps Engineer, you will be part of a skilled team responsible for developing, automating, and supporting IT infrastructure and software solutions. This role is ideal for candidates who are eager to learn, develop technical skills, and contribute to innovation and automation within a dynamic environment.

Core Outputs

• Assist in the development and support of commercial-grade web applications and IT solutions. • Ensure tasks are completed to agreed quality standards and complexity levels. • Provide analytical and creative solutions to technical challenges in a problem-solving environment. • Take ownership of assigned tasks and proactively work towards solutions. • Work as part of a team focused on: - New client requirements - Concept development - Innovation requests - Automation - Scripting and infrastructure management

Essential Requirements

• Grade 12 certification
• Valid Code B driver's license with own transport
• Software Development Qualification/Certificate
• 1 - 2 years of experience in Software Development
• 1 - 2 years experience with Linux Server, Windows Server, and Networking
• 1 - 2 years experience with Virtualization Technologies
• 1 - 2 years technical experience in an IT Infrastructure Management environment

Preferred Technical Skills

• Experience in scripting and development: NodeJS, Perl, Bash, PHP
• Proficiency in front-end and web technologies: VueJS, React, Angular, HTML, CSS
• Familiarity with networking technologies: Cisco (CCNA), Mikrotik, Networking+
• Experience with Linux (LPIC) and Windows (MCSE) environments
• Basic understanding of cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines, Git, Jira, and automation tools
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration: Docker, Ansible
• Experience with SQL, NoSQL databases and working with REST APIs

Behavioural Competencies

• High degree of aptitude in the IT environment
• Passion for technology a strong desire to learn
• Entrepreneurial initiative (self-starter)
• Excellent client relationship building skills
• Excellent customer service orientation
• Strong team orientation
• Strong presentation and communication skills
• Self-motivated with an entrepreneurial mindset
• Strong influencing skills as well as relationship and network building skills
• Team orientated as well as ability to work independently
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving skills
• Show good judgement in all decisions to ensure sustainability
• Comfortable working under pressure and managing multiple tasks
• High attention to detail and professionalism