Junior DevOps Engineer

About Us

We are a software development company dedicated to building next-generation loan origination systems for financial institutions in emerging markets like Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda, and beyond. With teams in multiple locations, we focus on delivering reliable, high-performance systems that support real-world financial operations. Our goal is to make a measurable impact in the financial sector by building technology that helps institutions operate efficiently and expand access to financial services.

Who We're Looking For

We are looking for a Junior DevOps Engineer to join our well-established full-stack team. As a Junior DevOps Engineer at Simbuka, you will work closely with our developers to maintain and improve the infrastructure supporting our projects—ranging from internal tools to complex loan origination systems. You will help ensure the stability, scalability, and security of our platform.

What You'll Work On

• Deploy and maintain production systems used by banks in Africa (cloud and on-premise);
• Improve CI/CD pipelines to support fast and reliable releases across multiple environments;
• Monitor and troubleshoot real production issues impacting financial systems;
• Work closely with developers to improve infrastructure, performance, and reliability;

Requirements and Skills

• 1+ years of experience with Docker and Terraform;
• Experience with cloud platforms like Google Cloud or AWS;
• Experience with Node.js and TypeScript applications;
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and processes (GitHub Actions);
• Good spoken and written English;
• Strong attention to detail;
• Good communication skills.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary. This position offers a salary between 2,500€ and 3,000€ per month before taxes.
• Full-Time Position. Engage in a standard 40-hour workweek, contributing your skills and expertise to our dynamic team;
• Flexible Working Hours and Remote Work. Enjoy flexible scheduling and the option to work from home, even beyond the trial period;
• Standard Leave Policy. Benefit from 20 paid vacation days per year;
• Professional Development. Benefit from an annual training budget dedicated to your personal and professional growth;
• Autonomy and Initiative. Work in an environment that values your ideas and provides the freedom to innovate;
• Mentorship and Continuous Support. Receive guidance and support to help you grow in your role;
• Opportunities for Career Advancement. Take advantage of opportunities to advance your career within the company;
• Inclusive Culture and Regular Events. Be part of a friendly team with regular events like Friday drinks, hackathons, parties, and team-building activities.

Apply now and join us in building systems used by banks across emerging markets.