Senior Platform Engineer (Cloud Engineering)
Clerk Grade: 9/10
Annual Salary Range: $129,464 - $142,665 plus superannuation
Employment Type: Temporary (12 months), Full-time
Location: Sydney with weekly office attendance and hybrid working
The Platform Engineering team is a collaborative, fast-paced agile team delivering secure, scalable cloud platforms. We are building solutions that automatically provision secure Azure infrastructure and support enterprise-grade data analytics environments.
We are seeking a Platform Engineer (Cloud Engineering Focus) with strong Azure expertise and automation capability to design, implement, and operate resilient cloud platforms.
Key Responsibilities
Azure Cloud Design & Configuration
* Design and configure secure, scalable Azure environments.
* Implement infrastructure-as-code solutions using Bicep, Terraform, and YAML pipelines.
* Work with Azure services including App Services, Key Vault, and ADLS.
CI/CD & Automation
* Build and maintain Azure DevOps pipelines and automation workflows.
* Automate infrastructure provisioning and deployment processes.
* Develop scripting solutions using PowerShell and Python.
Cloud Security & Remediation
* Identify and remediate security risks within Azure environments.
* Implement cloud security best practices and governance controls.
Operations & Support
* Manage operational escalations related to customer platform tickets.
* Contribute to incident response and ongoing platform resilience improvements.
Project Planning & Delivery
* Contribute to project planning and implementation activities.
* Collaborate with product and engineering teams to deliver platform enhancements aligned with strategic goals.
To Be Successful in This Role, You Will Demonstrate
* Strong experience designing and configuring Azure cloud environments.
* Hands-on expertise with Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure automation.
* Experience with PowerShell and/or Python scripting.
* Experience with Azure Key Vault and Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS).
* Knowledge of cloud security remediation practices.
* Ability to work in Agile teams and manage competing priorities.
* Strong stakeholder communication skills.
Nice to Have
* Experience with Jira and Jira Service Management.
* Experience building automations and integrations across enterprise systems.
* Exposure to software engineering practices (e.g., APIs, TypeScript, React).
* Knowledge of containerisation (Docker) and cloud security best practices.
* IaC or eager to learn IaC.
Why Join Us?
* Be part of a high-performing, supportive engineering team that values collaboration and knowledge sharing.
* Work on interesting, technically challenging projects that genuinely matter.
* Access ongoing learning and development opportunities, including exposure to cloud, DevOps, and emerging AI technologies.
* Enjoy a flexible hybrid working environment with one day per week in the office.
* Receive a competitive salary and superannuation package aligned to Clerk Grade 9/10.
What We Need From You
To apply, please attach your resume (max 5 pages) and cover letter (max 2 pages). In your cover letter, please share your motivation for applying and your relevant skills.
Please note candidates invited to interview will be required to complete additional assessments
Salary Grade 9/10, with the base salary for this role starting at $129464 base plus superannuation
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Closing Date: Thursday 26 March 2026 at 9:59am
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