We’re looking for ahands‑onEngineer: Global Operationswho thrives in high‑availability, mission‑critical environments and enjoys being on the front line of keeping large‑scale systems stable, resilient, and performing at their best.
This is aproduction‑focused, operations‑driven rolewhere you’ll play a critical part in 24/7 global operations, incident response, and continuous operational improvement. You’ll work closely with engineering teams, leverage AI‑assisted tooling, and take ownership of incidents end‑to‑end — helping ensure our platforms remain reliable in fast‑moving, regulated environments.
If you enjoy problem‑solving under pressure, improving operational processes, and making a direct impact on system stability and customer confidence, this role is for you.
Location: Durban, KwaZulu‑Natal, South Africa OR Douglas, Isle of Man (On‑site)
What You’ll Do
Participate in24/7 shift rotations, owning alert acknowledgement, triage, prioritisation, and investigation of production incidents
Manage incidents end‑to‑end, resolving issues within established procedures and escalating appropriately when specialist input is required
Conductroot cause analysis (RCA)for complex incidents, collaborating with engineering teams to implement fixes and prevent recurrence
Lead and participate inpost‑incident reviews, driving learning, documentation, and continuous operational improvement
Assessoperational readinessfor new features, releases, and system changes, identifying risks and recommending readiness actions
Monitor live platforms to ensure availability, reliability, and performance across global environments
Reduce alert noise and operational toil by identifying inefficiencies and driving process and workflow improvements
Evaluate and recommendoperational tools and platforms, considering reliability, supportability, and long‑term value
Apply and improveAI‑assisted operational decision‑making, supporting automation while maintaining appropriate human oversight
Create and maintain high‑quality incident documentation, runbooks, and operational knowledge bases
Mentor and support junior team members, sharing operational knowledge and best practices
This role is based either inDurban (South Africa) or Douglas (Isle of Man). Candidates must be based in, or able to work from, one of these locations.
What We’re Looking For
2–4 years’ experience in IT operations, global operations, production support, or systems administration
A relevant diploma or degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience
Strong understanding of production systems, application architecture, and infrastructure components
Solid experience with incident management, troubleshooting, escalation, and root cause analysis
Confidence working in 24/7 operational environments with live, customer‑facing systems
Experience contributing to post‑incident reviews and driving process improvements
Exposure to automation and AI‑assisted operational tools (or strong interest in developing this skillset)
Ability to balance rapid response with structured problem‑solving and long‑term prevention
Clear communicator who remains calm, structured, and decisive under pressure
A collaborative team player who enjoys sharing knowledge and building team capability
Why Join Us?
Play acritical role in global, always‑on platformsthat must remain stable and reliable
Gain hands‑on experience inlarge‑scale incident management and production operations
Work withmodern tooling, automation, and AI‑assisted operational practices
Make a direct impact on system availability, customer trust, and business continuity
Be part of a team that valueslearning from incidents, continuous improvement, and operational excellence
Grow your career in an environment that encourages ownership, accountability, and technical depth
If you enjoy working whereevery decision matters, thrive in high‑impact operational roles, and want to help shape the future of global operations, we’d love to hear from you.
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