Job Title: Manager, DevOps
Date Posted: 02/07/2026
Job Type: Full Time
Employer: NCBA Group
Industry: IT
Salary: Open
Location: Nairobi
Country: Kenya
Deadline: 07/07/2026
Looking for an IT job in Kenya? NCBA Group is recruiting a Manager for DevOps.
Based in Nairobi, the role requires extensive experience in CI/CD pipelines, automation, and cloud infrastructure.
Job Purpose Statement
- The Manager DevOps is responsible for planning, designing,
implementing, and managing scalable, secure, and automated infrastructure
and deployment pipelines that support reliable and efficient software
delivery.
- The role drives the adoption of DevOps best practices by enabling
seamless collaboration between development, QA, and operations teams,
ensuring faster and more reliable delivery of applications through
CI/CD.
- The role leads the design and implementation of DevOps frameworks,
automation pipelines, and cloud-based infrastructure, while improving
monitoring, incident response, and compliance with enterprise security
standards.
- Additionally, the role supports quality engineering, system
performance optimization, and continuous improvement across the SDLC,
ensuring high availability, scalability, and operational excellence.
Responsibilities
DevSecOps
& CI/CD Engineering (40%)
- Design and implement secure CI/CD pipelines
- Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
- Integrate security controls across the SDLC
Software
QA Processes (10%)
- Drive QA frameworks and test-driven development
- Embed QA practices in CI/CD pipelines
Software Testing &
Automation (10%)
- Support automated testing (unit, integration, performance, security)
- Ensure functional and non-functional quality standards
Governance
& Compliance (10%)
- Enforce IT policies, standards, and regulatory compliance
- Align with ITIL and DevSecOps best practices
Stakeholder
Management (10%)
- Collaborate with IT teams, developers, vendors, and business
stakeholders
- Ensure alignment on delivery and platform stability
Continuous
Improvement & Innovation (20%)
- Drive automation, monitoring, and DevOps improvements
- Advise on emerging technologies and efficiencies
Job Specifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field
(Master’s is an added advantage)
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in IT systems development or platform
engineering
- At least 2 years’ hands-on experience in DevOps (CI/CD, automation,
infrastructure)Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI)
- Strong programming/scripting skills (e.g., Java, Python, Bash, C#)
- Experience with databases (Oracle, SQL Server)
- Knowledge of Linux/Unix environmentsUnderstanding of integration
technologies (REST, SOAP, JSON, XML)
- Experience with testing tools (e.g., Selenium, JMeter)
- Certifications in DevOps, Cloud, Agile, ITIL or PRINCE2 are an added
advantage
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and collaboration skills
How to Apply
