DevOps Engineer at TeKnowledge in Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Overview

We are building an AI-Native Engineering team and looking for a DevOps Engineer who will be a key player in our Product Development Outsourcing business. Our engineers love to learn and have a passion for technology. They’re known for their expertise in solving the most complex tech challenges while having fun and being part of a dynamic and collaborative team. In this role, you’ll join a team creating the financial services and banking industry of tomorrow, helping an innovative fintech company that is committed to transforming the retail space in Africa, you’ll help increase the speed of delivery and enhance the overall developer experience for our clients.

Mindset & Ways of Working

• Quality-first thinking with strong attention to detail
• Bias toward automation — prefers automated coverage over repetitive manual effort
• Comfortable in rapid, iterative environments and across multiple concurrent projects
• Curious and proactive in adopting new tools and approaches
• Collaborative team player who works well across product, engineering, and architecture
• Analytical and methodical approach to problem-solving

At TeKnowledge, your work makes an impact from day one. We partner with organizations to deliver AI-First Expert Technology Services that drive meaningful impact in AI, Customer Experience, and Cybersecurity. We turn complexity into clarity and potential into progress—in a place where people lead and tech empowers.

You’ll be part of a diverse and inclusive team where trust, teamwork, and shared success fuel everything we do. We push boundaries, using advanced technologies to solve complex challenges for clients around the world.

Here, your work drives real change, and your ideas help shape the future of technology. We invest in you with top-tier training, mentorship, and career development—ensuring you stay ahead in an ever-evolving world.

Why You’ll Enjoy It Here:

• Be Part of Something Big – A growing company where your contributions matter.
• Make an Immediate Impact – Support groundbreaking technologies with real-world results.
• Work on Cutting-Edge Tech – AI, cybersecurity, and next-gen digital solutions.
• Thrive in an Inclusive Team – A culture built on trust, collaboration, and respect.
• We Care – Integrity, empathy, and purpose guide every decision.

We’re looking for innovators, problem-solvers, and experts ready to drive change and grow with us.

We Are TeKnowledge. Where People Lead and Tech Empowers.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with developers and the architect to evaluate existing problems and offer process improvement solutions.
• Identify bottlenecks in the coding development and implementation process.
• Participate in the planning of the delivery time, the quality of the code, and the improvement of the efficiency of the process.
• Execute the plan by creating coding standards and automating processes for the organization.
• Perform daily tasks such as setting up development and production environments, monitoring metrics, and reporting incidents.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of platform configuration management and troubleshooting.
• Actively participate in the deployment of application devices in appropriate environments through compatible technologies and infrastructures.
• Coordinate with developers and technical members of the organization to understand their main weaknesses in the coding and development process.
• Collaborate with the team to provide coherent and holistic solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent degree in computer science or another related field.
• 3-4 years of coding and scripting experience in implementing large-scale cloud architectures using modern cloud-based container platforms is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of the implementation of automatic infrastructure provisioning solutions is a big advantage (i.e. Puppet, Chef, Ansible).
• Knowledge of Linux OS, SQL, PL SQL, Scripting, and Container is required.
• Knowledge of networks, cloud infrastructure, and management tools for computing components, storage, networking, caching, etc. is a plus.
• Deep understanding of the Agile methodology.
• Experience as a DevOps or SRE Engineer in an agile multifunctional team is preferred.
• Ability to collaborate and create efficient and innovative solutions.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Passion for emerging technologies and their impact.
• Open to new ideas and eager to learn and gain new skills.
• A self-starter who thrives in a culture built around transparency and trust.
• Professional fluency in English is vital,both written and spoken.
• Must have completed the compulsory 1-year NYSC or have an exemption certificate.
• A valid and up to date National Identity Card/NIMC slip is required upon commencement of this role.