Brief Description
Platform Engineer
The Role
Our Platform Engineers build and improve the cloud platform that enables our developers to deliver high quality software for our customers. Our team is expanding and we need talented engineers who are looking for a challenging environment with opportunities to share your knowledge and develop new skills. We combine the latest technologies and techniques to create a platform that runs critical workloads for both internal systems and our customers.
Your New Team
After joining A&G you will operate in one of our squads that work within the larger Cloud Platform team. Each squad works to deliver on their unique missions designing, building and implementing platform improvements while maintaining our tools and services.
Key Responsibilities
* Designing, developing, and maintaining Terraform modules and configurations to provision and manage AWS resources
* Collaborate with application teams to build solutions to accelerate delivery.
* Development and ongoing management of build and deployment pipelines.
* Kubernetes management including cluster provisioning, networking, monitoring and upgrades.
* Support cloud operations and troubleshoot issues alongside your team
* Participating in incident response and post-incident analysis for cloud infra issues
* Stay current with industry practices and continuously improve team standards
Qualifications & Experience
* Hands on experience with AWS cloud services in an enterprise environment
* Understanding of Kubernetes architecture. Experience deploying applications to a Kubernetes cluster.
* Familiarity with Observability concepts and tooling (CloudWatch, Prometheus, New Relic).
* Basic understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S, and networking concepts relevant to cloud environments (VPCs, subnets, routing).
* Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly, both verbally and in writing.
* Interest in cloud technologies and a proactive approach to learning new tools and concepts.
* Highly Recommended: AWS, Kubernetes or similar Certifications.
* Desirable: A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or similar.
Our Perks
Location – Toowong
Close to a variety of public transport and easy parking options, the Toowong office has excellent end of trip facilities (including secure bike storage and showers), outdoor spaces and plenty of modern collaborative areas to work and connect with colleagues.
Conveniently based at Toowong Village tower with views of the mountains and the Brisbane River, our location is only 4 km from the city and provides access to retail, restaurants and other amenities.
* Hybrid Work: Work from home 2 days a week, with our office located in Toowong.
* Extra Leave: Paid 'ME' day, a paid volunteer day, and the option to purchase additional leave.
* Development Opportunities: Access to internal programs and online courses.
* Employee Discounts: Discounts on Budget Direct insurance products.
* Reward and Recognition: Celebrate high performance with recognition, rewards, and incentives.
* Onsite Facilities: End-of-trip facilities and private spaces for nursing mothers.
* Get Social: Participate in vibrant social and community activities, including annual celebrations.
About Us
Auto & General (A&G) is the fastest-growing major Motor and Home insurer in Australia, providing insurance products and solutions to safeguard a brighter future for our customers and community.
Our range of general insurance products including Car, Motorcycle, Home, Contents, Pet and Travel products are delivered through our multi-award-winning brand Budget Direct and partnerships with leading brands - ING, Qantas, Virgin Money and Coles Insurance.
We're excited about the future and we're always on the lookout for talented, passionate individuals who can help us achieve our goal of being Australia's best insurer If this sounds like you, apply today.
Auto & General values individual differences and believes in fostering an inclusive culture that creates a great place to work for all.
If you're ready to make a significant impact and thrive in a growing business, apply now Auto & General is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone can succeed.
Note: Recruitment agencies are kindly asked to refrain from sending unsolicited resumes. Auto & General is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.