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• A strong command over Docker commands and concepts such as Dockerfiles, images, containers, and Docker Compose.
• Although Docker is not a programming language, developers may need to write scripts or be familiar with languages (like Python, Node.js, etc.) commonly used in Docker applications.
• Developers should have a detailed understanding of containerisation principles and the differences between virtualisation and containerisation.
• Knowledge of how to deploy Docker on different cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• A Docker developer should know how to use orchestration tools like Kubernetes or Docker Swarm to manage and scale Docker applications.
• Thorough knowledge of Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment/Delivery tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD or Travis CI, and how Docker integrates with these tools.
• Understanding how networking and storage is handled in Docker for real-world applications.
• Docker can run on various operating systems. Knowledge of Linux is particularly important, but an understanding of Windows or MacOS is also beneficial.
• Since Docker is widely used in microservices architectures, a strong understanding of how to design and deploy microservices using Docker would be valuable.

To put together a job description for a Docker developer, check out our guide on creating a role scorecard here, and use our downloadable scorecard template. When it comes to adding required skills to your job description, check out our list of key skills for Docker developers above.

By putting together a good role scorecard, it will be easier to come up with the practical definition of the right person for the role you are trying to fill. You are then ready to set up your public-facing job advert.

It's easier than ever to tap into a global pool of tech talent, and South Africa offers a thriving marketplace of developers. For employers, hiring Docker developers in South Africa provides several advantages:

• A large talent pool with an estimated 121 000 developers in the country.
• World-class quality with developers that code in widely-used languages and frameworks, and a growing line-up of successful tech startups.
• A diverse talent pool that helps to avoid groupthink and drive more profitable businesses.
• Lower employment costs comparing favourably to more expensive markets like the UK and the Netherlands.‍

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• Read about other hiring teams that successfully hired South African developers, like Albatros, TROOP, Equal Experts, and xneelo