Lead DevSecOps Engineer

Liquid Thought is a dynamic fintech company based in Cape Town, known for its innovative approach to financial technology. As a Lead DevSecOps Engineer, you will play a crucial role in shaping the security landscape of the organization. Your primary responsibility will be to oversee the security infrastructure, ensuring that security is integrated into every phase of the development lifecycle. This position requires a proactive mindset and the ability to lead a team in fostering a culture of security awareness across the organization.

In your day-to-day work, you will collaborate closely with development, operations, and security teams to implement best practices for securing applications and infrastructure. You will be responsible for designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines that incorporate security checks, as well as managing cloud security and compliance. Your role will also involve mentoring junior team members and promoting a security-first mindset throughout the company.

The ideal candidate for this position will have at least five years of experience in DevSecOps or a related field, with a strong background in cloud security, containerization, and infrastructure as code. You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and have excellent problem-solving skills. If you are passionate about security and want to make a significant impact in a growing fintech company, this role is for you.

Overall, this position offers a unique opportunity to lead security initiatives in a collaborative and innovative environment. If you are ready to take on the challenge of enhancing security practices and driving a proactive security culture, we encourage you to apply.