Senior Cloud Automation Engineer

Job Description

Exciting opportunity to work on large scale transformation project 12-month Fixed Term Contract (potential extension) Class 7 ($140,947 - $158,633 + 11.5% superannuation) About City of Melbourne Situated on the traditional lands of the Bunurong Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples of the Kulin nation, Melbourne has long been considered one of the world’s most liveable and prosperous cities and a thriving, successful example of multiculturalism and diversity. At the heart of this is the City of Melbourne, a proud organisation positioned to excel as a leading capital city by delivering what matters most to those who work, live, study, visit and invest here. We are the City of Melbourne, a place to be bold and inspirational. About the Role We are currently looking for a Senior Cloud Automation Engineer to join our Cloud Services team and be pivotal in our Hosting Modernisation program. As part of the Technology strategy, CoM are currently undergoing a major transformation in the way we deliver and manage our core services, leveraging public cloud. This role will be key in delivering foundational services, transforming and managing workloads in cloud and driving an automation first mindset. The role will work with the Hosting Modernisation Program to define and implement capabilities that will fundamentally uplift the way services are deployed and managed into the future. You will bring thought leadership as well as hands on capability in delivering and supporting new platforms. In this role, you will be responsible for: Developing Detailed Designs relating to Cloud and Automation Capabilities. Implementation of Cloud solutions with an automation first mindset. Working closely with CoM Architecture and Cybersecurity to ensure that all Cloud solutions align to CoM standards and controls. Senior technical member of the Hosting Modernisation project to transform existing solutions to public cloud. Supporting existing and future cloud solutions. What you will bring to the Role (Selection Criteria) A relevant tertiary qualification, AWS certifications or equivalent experience Demonstrated experience in engineering and managing complex Cloud deployments Strong technical expertise in AWS (IaaS, PaaS, Serverless, Containers) Strong technical expertise in Orchestration and Automation platforms (e.g. Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation) Strong technical expertise in DevSecOps, IaC and CI/CD tools (e.g. BitBucket, ArgoCD) How to apply This is a fantastic and dynamic opportunity to build on the career you have developed to date and become an integral part of the vibrant energy that defines Melbourne city. If you have a genuine commitment and passion for making a difference in the community, this could be the role for you! As part of the online application form you are required to: Attach your resume Attach a cover letter addressing the requirements outlined in "What you will bring to the Role" (maximum 2 pages) Please submit your application encompassing all of the above by 26th February 2025 at 11:45pm. For further information about the position please refer to the position description below or contact Darren Sumner - Head of Infrastructure, Operations & Cybersecurity via email City of Melbourne conducts a safety screening process for all employees including a Police and Working with Children Check. The City of Melbourne is a child safe organisation and has zero tolerance for child abuse. For information about the broader collection and use of personal information by the City of Melbourne, please refer to our Privacy Policy. City of Melbourne is proud to be a workplace that champions diversity. Our commitment is for our people to be safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people regardless of their gender identity and expression, ethnicity, cultural background, sexual orientation, disability and age. We look for the right values, skills and knowledge to build our capabilities so that we can best deliver for our community. #J-18808-Ljbffr