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Manager – DevOps Engineering at Beacon Power Services

Beacon Power ServicesLagos, Nigeria Software Development
Full Time
Beacon Power Services has been on the forefront of developing energy management software and providing energy analytics in Nigeria since 2010.

How You'll Make an Impact

  • We are looking for a hands-on and pragmatic Manager – DevOps Engineering to own and scale the infrastructure that powers our software platforms.
  • You will lead the design, automation, and operation of our cloud infrastructure, ensuring systems are secure, reliable, and scalable. This role bridges development and operations, driving disciplined CI/CD practices, infrastructure-as-code standards, and strong production governance.
  • You will be accountable for system performance, environment stability, release automation, and incident response, ensuring high availability and operational resilience across our platforms.

What You'll Do

Infrastructure & Cloud Management

  • Design, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
  • Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, CloudFormation, or Pulumi
  • Manage containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Ensure high availability, scalability, and disaster recovery capabilities

CI/CD & Automation

  • Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated testing, building, and deployment
  • Automate routine operational tasks using scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell)
  • Implement GitOps workflows and version control best practices
  • Reduce deployment time and increase release frequency

Monitoring, Logging & Performance

  • Set up monitoring, alerting, and logging systems (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Datadog)
  • Proactively identify and resolve performance bottlenecks
  • Ensure system uptime and SLA compliance
  • Conduct capacity planning and cost optimization

Security & Compliance (DevSecOps)

  • Embed security practices into the CI/CD pipeline
  • Manage secrets, credentials, and access controls securely
  • Collaborate with the Cybersecurity team on vulnerability remediation
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices
  • Work closely with Tech teams to improve deployment processes
  • Provide on-call support and incident response for production systems
  • Document infrastructure, processes, and runbooks

Managerial Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a high-performing team with clear goals, KPIs, and accountability standards
  • Manage team capacity, resource allocation, and delivery planning within approved budgets
  • Participate in annual planning and forecasting processes
  • Own hiring, onboarding, performance reviews, and individual development plans
  • Ensure operational discipline, timely delivery, and quality standards
  • Identify and escalate resource or budget risks impacting delivery
  • Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement

What We're Looking For

Professional & Technical Strengths

  • Strong proficiency with cloud platforms (Azure, or GCP)
  • Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes, ECS)
  • Proficiency in IaC tools (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation)
  • Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions)
  • Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash, or similar)
  • Knowledge of monitoring and observability tools

Leadership & Interpersonal Strengths

  • Ability to collaborate with multicultural and geographically distributed teams
  • High degree of autonomy and accountability (we operate within a hybrid work environment)
  • Strong ownership mindset with the ability to independently identify, prioritise, and resolve complex technical challenges
  • Proven ability to collaborate effectively across Engineering, Cybersecurity, and Product Management to drive aligned and scalable solutions
  • Clear and structured communicator with strong documentation discipline across architecture, processes, and incident reporting
  • Composed and decisive under pressure, with demonstrated experience leading incident response and driving root cause resolution

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