Senior DevOps Engineer

VDL Technologies
Not specified
fulltime
DevOps / Sysadmin Hybrid Mid Level

Posted 4 hours ago

Job Description

Location: Ikeja
Work Mode: Hybrid (Twice a week)

About the Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled, proactive, and product-aware Senior DevOps Engineer to lead infrastructure operations, deployment excellence, reliability engineering, observability, and automation across our growing portfolio of digital platforms.
This role goes beyond traditional DevOps. The successful candidate will not only manage cloud infrastructure, CI/D pipelines, containers, monitoring, and security, but will also play a critical role in ensuring the operational integrity of user-facing web games, points systems, leaderboard engines, reward flows, event-driven services, and high-traffic transactional platforms.
The role also requires someone who can leverage Al tools and intelligent automation to improve monitoring, incident detection, operational efficiency, anomaly detection, and overall platform performance.

Key Responsibilities:
  1.  Infrastructure Architecture and Cloud Operations
  2.  CI/CD, Release Engineering, and Deployment Safety
  3.  Reliability Engineering for Came and Reward Platforms
  4.  Infrastructure as Code and Environment Management
  5.  Monitoring, Observability, and Business-Critical Event Visibility
  6.  Incident Response, Root-Cause Analysis, and Prevention
  7.  Security, Access Control, and Defense-in-Depth
  8.  Fraud Prevention and Platform Integrity Support
  9.  Containerisation, Orchestration, and Runtime Operations
  10.  Automation and Self-Healing Systems
  11.  Performance, Capacity Planning, and Cost Optimisation
  12.  Disaster Recovery, Backup, and Business Continuity
  13.  Collaboration, Enablement, and DevOps Culture
  14.  Al-Driven Operational Optimisation

Requirements:
  •  Minimum of 5+ years of DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering, Cloud Infrastructure, or Systems Administration
  •  Cloud Platforms
  •  CI/CD and Automation
  •  Infrastructure as Code
  •  Containerisation and Orchestration
  •  Networking and Security
  •  Scripting and Programming
  •  Databases

What Success Looks Like in This Role
  •  Excellent analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.
  •  Strong incident management and troubleshooting capability under pressure.
  •  Clear communication skills and ability to explain technical issues in a practical way.
  •  Strong ownership mindset and follow-through.
  •  High attention to detail and commitment to operational excellence.
  •  Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.
  •  Strong mentoring, coordination, and leadership capability.

How to Apply:
Interested candidates should send their CV, portfolio (if available), and a cover letter with the subject line: "Application - Senior DevOps Engineer"

Required Skills

AnalyticalContainerizationDeployment AutomationInfrastructure OrchestrationProblem SolvingSecurityAttention to Detail

About the Company

VDL Technologies

VDL Technologies

Software Development

11-50 Founded 2015
VDL Technologies is leading technology company providing digital services to businesses in Nigeria and Africa.

We combine proven strategies, business domain knowledge, and technology expertise in delivering exceptional services in telecom services, digital service, emerging technologies, and platform distribution.

VDL Technologies empowers brands to win in today’s competitive digital economy through AI-powered engagement solutions, intelligent payment systems, and data-driven consumer insights.
We build high-performance digital ecosystems that help businesses attract customers, retain loyalty, and increase lifetime value. Our expertise spans:
  • Gamification platforms that boost customer engagement
  • Consumer intelligence tools that unlock actionable insights
  • Shortcode and mobile interaction services
  • Seamless and secure digital payment solutions

At the core of our innovation is artificial intelligence and advanced data analytics. We transform user behavior into strategic insights, enabling brands to create personalized experiences that drive measurable results.

Whether you are looking to enhance brand visibility, unlock customer insights, implement intelligent payment solutions, or launch high-impact digital campaigns, VDL Technologies is your strategic partner for sustainable digital growth.

VDL Technologies combines technology, creativity, and strategic insight to help businesses optimize performance, increase revenue, and stay ahead of evolving market trends.

Engage smarter. Convert faster. Grow sustainably.

Your brand deserves more than visibility, it deserves attention, engagement, and measurable growth.

VDL Technologies helps businesses unlock powerful access points to customers through innovative mobile marketing, gamification, and AI-powered automation. We rethink conventional engagement models to create dynamic digital experiences that drive awareness, loyalty, and revenue.