Chapter Lead, Automation Development

Job Description

Chapter Lead, Automation Development At Optus Administration Pty Ltd, we have an ambitious goal to be Australia's most loved everyday brand. As Chapter Lead, Automation Development, you will lead a team of developers with diverse experience levels, driving best practices in automation, DevOps, and software development. You will be responsible for mentoring and equipping your team with the skills and tools needed to deliver high-quality automation solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives. This role requires a strong technical background in programming, cloud platforms, and CI/CD, combined with hands-on leadership in Agile methodologies. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, set development standards, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. Your expertise will be crucial in guiding automation strategies, optimizing processes, and supporting squads in delivering key initiatives across the Networks Automation Delivery practice. Your day in the life: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of skilled automation developers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment. Drive the adoption of best practices in software development, DevOps, and CI/CD to enhance efficiency and reliability. Collaborate with stakeholders across Platform Engineering, Squads, and Operations to align automation initiatives with business objectives. Oversee the full software development lifecycle, ensuring seamless planning, development, testing, and deployment of automation solutions. Stay ahead of industry trends, guiding the team in adopting emerging technologies and automation strategies to optimize business outcomes. Identify and mitigate technical risks, ensuring robust security, compliance, and performance across automation platforms and tools. Your skills to pay the bills: At least 8 years of experience in software development and DevOps engineering, with a strong background in automation. A minimum of 4 years in people management, including mentoring, coaching, and driving high team engagement. Strong knowledge of DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible), and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes). Experience in designing, developing, and implementing software solutions, with a focus on automation and cloud deployment (AWS, Azure). Demonstrated ability to collaborate with stakeholders, drive Agile methodologies (Scrum, SAFe), and manage complex technical initiatives. Perks we love at Optus: Enjoy a flexible work schedule with 3 days in the office and 2 days remote. Take advantage of inclusive paid parental leave for up to 14 weeks for the primary care giver. Access resources, webinars, and support through the 'Parents at Work portal'. Own your own growth with access to an extensive online and facilitator-led learning catalogue, including the opportunity to earn an MBA micro-credential via OptusU (University). Connect with colleagues through employee-led volunteer groups, fostering a sense of inclusion and collaboration. Experience vibrant campus life with a variety of facilities including restaurants, cafes, a gymnasium, GP, and post office. Benefit from easy travel options to Sydney Campus with the Optus bus Macquarie University Metro Station. At Optus, we are strengthened by others and that means valuing diversity and saying ‘yes’ to embracing individual differences. We are committed to ensuring that our application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals from diverse gender, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, individuals with a disability, individuals identifying as being part of the LGBTQIA+ community, individuals who may have served in the armed forces or who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. If you require any adjustments or accessibility support to participate fairly and equitably in the recruitment process, please email along with your preferred method of contact and we will be in touch. For more information on Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging at Optus, please visit here . #J-18808-Ljbffr