We are seeking a capable Senior DevOps Engineer to join the Homhero engineering team in our Surfers Paradise office and work alongside our developers to strengthen our DevOps capability. The role will focus on AWS infrastructure, CI/CD automation, monitoring, and supporting scalable delivery practices.
This is a primarily in-office, hands-on position (4 days in the office, 1 day remote), ideal for someone who enjoys solving infrastructure challenges, improving developer workflows, and ensuring our systems are performant, cost-effective, and reliable.
What You Will Do
* AWS Infrastructure – Manage and optimise our AWS environment for cost and performance.
* CI/CD Pipelines – Build and maintain pipelines across projects (CodePipeline, GitHub Actions).
* Monitoring & Incident Response – Implement dashboards and alerts with CloudWatch and related tools, respond to issues, and ensure uptime.
* Deployment Support – Standardise and coordinate release management with the development and QA teams.
* Best Practices – Guide developers on DevOps standards and assist with troubleshooting.
* Documentation – Maintain operational runbooks and deployment guides.
Our Stack
* AWS: CDK, Terraform, Lambda, S3, DynamoDB, Aurora, CloudFront, EventBridge, API Gateway, ECS, OpenSearch
* CI/CD: CodePipeline, Bitbucket Pipelines, GitHub Actions
* Infrastructure: Docker, Terraform, SQS/RabbitMQ
* Monitoring: CloudWatch, AWS native services, custom dashboards
* Languages: Bash, TypeScript, JavaScript, SQL, PHP (legacy)
What We Are Looking For
* 5+ years of DevOps or infrastructure engineering experience.
* Strong database operations experience, including performance tuning, backups, high availability, and automation across cloud-native databases.
* Strong AWS experience across multiple services.
* Hands-on experience with CDK and Terraform.
* Proven track record building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
* Good knowledge of automation and monitoring tools.
* Strong communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams.
* Experience with SaaS platforms or high-availability systems desirable.
Qualifications
* Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent (preferred).
* AWS certifications (e.g. AWS Certified DevOps Engineer) highly regarded.
* Equivalent industry experience will be considered.
About Homhero
Homhero is an award-winning software company offering a cloud-based platform for Short Term Rental Accommodation (STRA) Property Managers to effectively manage their business. From property portfolios and distribution channels to guest communications, Homhero streamlines operations with innovative technology.
We are proudly 100% owned and operated on the East Coast of Australia, with our HQ in Surfers Paradise.
Perks
* Office just 100m from the beach, cafes, and shops.
* Monthly social activities and cultural events.
* Table tennis in the office.
* Hybrid working (4 days office, 1 day home).
* Novated leasing available.
* Casual Fridays and team happy hours.
Please only apply if you have full Australian work rights and live within commuting distance of our Surfers Paradise office.