DevOps Engineer (SAS AML Platform)

• Job Detail| Information
• Job Title| DevOps Engineer (SAS AML Platform)
• Company| Andela
• Location| Nairobi, Kenya
• Job Type| Full Time
• Qualification| BA/BSc/HND
• Experience| 5–7+ Years
• Job Field| ICT / Computer
• Salary| Not specified
• Posted Date| September 17, 2026
• Deadline| Not specified
• JOB OVERVIEW
• Andela is seeking a DevOps Engineer (SAS AML Platform) to support the deployment, reliability, security and continuous operation of SAS Anti-Money Laundering (AML) platforms and related applications.
• The role combines DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering, SAS platform administration, infrastructure automation, cybersecurity, monitoring and production support.
• A key requirement is hands-on administration of SAS software platforms.

Experience

Deadline: Not specified.

• using SAS only for programming or analytics, without platform administration, is not sufficient for this position.
• The successful candidate will work with cloud and on-premise environments and collaborate with engineering, security and vendor teams.
• ABOUT ANDELA
• Andela provides companies with access to technology professionals from around the world. The company focuses on identifying and developing high-potential technology talent and connecting technical professionals with organizations as distributed team members.
• KEY
• in DevOps, SRE or platform engineering.
• - Hands-on
• administering SAS software platforms.
• -
• with Kubernetes and Docker.
• - Strong Linux/Unix administration skills.
• -
• building and managing CI/CD pipelines.
• -
• with Jenkins, GitLab or Azure DevOps.
• - Infrastructure automation
• using Terraform, Ansible or ARM templates.
• - Scripting
• with Bash, Python or PowerShell.
• - Strong production troubleshooting skills.
• -
• with monitoring and security in production environments.
• -
• within financial services or other regulated environments is relevant.
• - Familiarity with AWS or Azure.
• - Understanding of hybrid infrastructure.
• - Knowledge of networking and enterprise integrations.
• - A degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• SAS PLATFORM
• SAS
• is particularly important for this position.
• Candidates should ideally have
• in areas such as:
• - SAS AML administration.
• - SAS Viya administration.
• - Production SAS support.
• - SAS platform configuration.
• - SAS infrastructure operations.
• - Financial crime technology platforms.
• Important: SAS programming or analytics
• alone does not meet the stated platform-administration requirement.
• The following
• will be an advantage:
• - SAS AML or SAS Viya administration.
• - Production SAS support.
• - Financial crime systems.
• - Mobile financial services.
• - Grafana.
• - Prometheus.
• - Splunk.
• - Oracle.
• - PostgreSQL.
• KEY TECHNICAL SKILLS
• The role requires a combination of DevOps, infrastructure and platform skills, including:
• - CI/CD
• - Kubernetes
• - Docker
• - Linux/Unix
• - Jenkins
• - GitLab
• - Azure DevOps
• - Terraform
• - Ansible
• - ARM Templates
• - Bash
• - Python
• - PowerShell
• - AWS
• - Azure
• - Infrastructure automation
• - Monitoring and observability
• - Cybersecurity
• - Vulnerability management
• - SAS platform administration
• - Enterprise networking
• - Production incident management
• IDEAL CANDIDATE
• The ideal candidate should have strong practical
• operating technology platforms in production environments.
• They should be comfortable troubleshooting complex infrastructure issues, automating repetitive processes, maintaining deployment pipelines and implementing security controls.
• working in financial services, regulated environments or financial crime systems can be particularly relevant because the role supports an AML platform.
• The candidate should also be capable of collaborating across engineering, security and vendor teams while maintaining clear operational documentation.
• WORK LOCATION AND OTHER
• where applicable.
• - CI/CD pipeline development.
• - Kubernetes and Docker.
• - Linux/Unix administration.
• - Terraform, Ansible or ARM templates.
• - Bash, Python or PowerShell.
• - AWS or Azure.
• - Infrastructure automation.
• - Production troubleshooting.
• - Monitoring and observability.
• - Cybersecurity and DevSecOps.
• - Financial services or regulated-environment experience.
• Focus on measurable achievements, such as improving deployment reliability, reducing downtime, automating infrastructure or strengthening security controls, rather than simply listing responsibilities.
• APPLICATION DETAILS
• Interested and qualified candidates should apply through Andela's recruitment process on LinkedIn.
• Application
• Applicants should ensure that their CV accurately reflects their SAS platform administration and DevOps experience, as hands-on SAS administration is specifically emphasized in the vacancy.
• JOB SUMMARY
• Category| Details
• Position| DevOps Engineer (SAS AML Platform)
• Company| Andela
• Location| Kenya / Nairobi
• Job Type| Full Time
• Experience| 5–7+ Years
• Education| Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent
• Core Area| DevOps / SRE / SAS Platform Administration
• Key Technologies| SAS, Kubernetes, Docker, Linux, CI/CD, Terraform, Ansible, AWS/Azure
• Salary| Not specified
• Deadline| Not specified
• Posted| September 17, 2026
• FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
• 1. What position is Andela hiring for?
• Andela is hiring a DevOps Engineer specializing in the SAS AML Platform.
• 2. Where is the job based?
• The posting is based in Kenya, with Nairobi listed as the location.
• 3. How much
• is required?
• Approximately 5–7+ years in DevOps, SRE or platform engineering is required.
• 4. Is SAS
• required?
• Yes. Hands-on SAS software platform administration is essential. SAS programming or analytics
• alone is not sufficient.
• 5. What DevOps tools are required?
• The vacancy mentions Kubernetes, Docker, Linux/Unix, Jenkins, GitLab or Azure DevOps, Terraform, Ansible or ARM templates, and scripting with Bash, Python or PowerShell.
• 6. Is cloud
• required?
• Candidates should be familiar with AWS or Azure and hybrid infrastructure environments.
• 7. Is financial services
• relevant?
• Yes. Production troubleshooting, monitoring and security
• in financial services or regulated environments is specifically requested.
• 8. Can someone living outside Kenya apply?
• The vacancy states that candidates must currently reside in Kenya or South Africa, and this particular posting is based in Kenya.
• 9. What does the selection process involve?
• The process includes a DevOps Engineer: AWS skills test and a one-hour technical interview. The order will be confirmed by the employer.
• 10. What is the application deadline?
• No deadline is specified in the vacancy information provided.
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• Never pay anyone who claims they can secure you an interview or job at Andela. Legitimate employers do not require candidates to pay recruitment fees to obtain employment.
• Be cautious of unofficial recruitment messages and verify application instructions through Andela's official recruitment channels.
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Responsibilities

• Building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines for SAS AML and supporting applications.
• Configuring and administering SAS platforms across cloud and on-premise environments.
• Supporting SAS platform patching and upgrades.
• Automating infrastructure provisioning and application deployment.
• Monitoring platform availability and performance.
• Investigating and resolving production incidents.
• Implementing preventive improvements to reduce recurring production problems.
• Applying DevSecOps controls and secure configuration practices.
• Conducting or supporting vulnerability scanning.
• Maintaining operational runbooks and technical documentation.
• Working closely with engineering and security teams.
• Coordinating with technology vendors where required.
• Supporting reliable and secure enterprise platform operations.

Requirements

• Applicants should have:
• - Approximately 5–7+ years of
• The position is based in Kenya.
• The vacancy states that applicants must currently reside in Kenya or South Africa, with this particular posting based in Kenya.
• The role also involves Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)
• and a standard background check.
• The selection process includes a DevOps Engineer: AWS skills test and a one-hour technical interview. The sequence of the assessment stages will be confirmed during the recruitment process.
• SALARY AND WORK ARRANGEMENT
• This is a full-time position based in Kenya.
• The salary has not been specified in the vacancy information provided.
• HOW TO PREPARE YOUR CV
• For this position, candidates should make SAS platform administration highly visible on their CV.
• Your CV should clearly demonstrate:
• - 5–7+ years of DevOps, SRE or platform engineering experience.
• - Hands-on SAS platform administration.
• - SAS AML or SAS Viya

Preferred Qualifications