IT/Computer - Other IT/Computer Johannesburg FULL TIME Job Summary Location: Bedfordview (Hybrid possible) Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent Industry: Insurance | IT Development | DevOps & Release Engineering WatersEdge Solutions is partnering with a leading long-term insurance provider to recruit a Release & DevOps Specialist. This critical role is focused on ensuring smooth, consistent, and high-quality software releases. You'll serve as a key link between development, QA, and operations—driving the delivery of scalable, production-grade software systems in a collaborative environment. About the Role You will take ownership of the release calendar, CI/CD automation, and environment stability—empowering dev teams to focus on building features while ensuring the business receives robust, production-ready software. Your efforts will directly enhance deployment quality, system observability, and business confidence in release cycles. Key Responsibilities * Manage and own the software release calendar and coordination * Plan, communicate, and document release processes across environments * Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps * Automate deployment processes across development, staging, and production * Maintain parity between staging and production environments * Implement rollback strategies and recovery processes * Collaborate with IT and QA to ensure environments are secure and production-like * Troubleshoot and resolve staging/production issues * Provide visibility via dashboards and release readiness metrics What You’ll Bring * Strong experience with CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps * Proficiency in automated deployments for .NET, Blazor, and SQL Server * Expert knowledge of Git branching strategies * Solid troubleshooting skills across code, configuration, and environments * Familiarity with release/change management in enterprise settings * High attention to detail and structured thinking * Ownership mindset and collaborative working style Nice to Have * Experience with observability tools (e.g., Seq) * Understanding of security protocols for deployment (secrets, IAM, access policies) * Scripting knowledge (PowerShell, Bash, or Python) * Containerisation and infrastructure automation experience What’s On Offer * High-impact DevOps role in a stable and long-standing company * Hybrid working model (Bedfordview-based) * Opportunity to shape release processes and improve deployment frequency * Direct collaboration with development, QA, and IT * Exposure to modern DevOps tools and enterprise standards Company Culture The client cultivates a mission-driven, member-centred culture rooted in empathy, reliability, and service excellence. Their teams operate with compassion at the core -ensuring clients feel heard, supported, and respected through every personal interaction. With a strong emphasis on operational integrity, efficiency, and clear communication, they aim to minimise friction during life’s most challenging moments. Internally, they uphold a culture of accountability, fairness, and trust, fostering a workplace where every team member is empowered to do meaningful work in service of others. *If you have not been contacted within 10 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.* WatersEdge Solutions Recruiter