Senior Software Engineer, Platforms

Job Description

Update your details, view your application and progress. Job no: 501200Work type: Permanent - Full TimeLocation: MelbourneCategories: Information Technology Work on cutting-edge platform technologies that drive innovation and efficiency Play a crucial role in building scalable and secure cloud-native platforms Attractive hybrid work model | Energy Discounts | Career Growth Opportunities Alinta Energy is one of Australia’s biggest energy retailers, generators and developers with over 1.1 million customers. Australia’s energy system is undergoing the biggest transformation in its history and we’re right there with it. We’re investing in and developing large-scale renewables and storage projects as part of our ongoing effort to provide our customers with reliable, affordable and sustainable energy. About the role As a Platform Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing robust platform solutions that enhance developer productivity, security, and operational excellence. This is a highly collaborative role which will see you working closely with engineering teams to build and optimise cloud-native platforms, leveraging Azure, C#, DevSecOps practices, and identity management to ensure seamless automation, security, and governance. What you’ll do Build key relationships with cross functional teams including Product Owners, Lead Software Engineer, Digital Services and IT teams Design, develop, and maintain scalable platform solutions on Azure to support engineering teams Automate infrastructure provisioning, deployments, and security controls using Azure DevOps, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and CI/CD pipelines Implement DevSecOps best practices, integrating security into CI/CD pipelines and ensuring compliance with security policies Develop reusable platform components, APIs, and tools to improve the Developer Experience (DevX) Define and enforce Identity & Access Management (IAM) and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) best practices across cloud environments Your experience Strong experience with Azure services such as AKS, Azure Functions, API Management (APIM), Azure AD, and networking Proficiency in C#/.NET, with experience in building APIs, SDKs, and infrastructure automation scripts Expertise in Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, CI/CD automation, security hardening, RBAC, and identity management Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates Experience with observability and monitoring solutions like Application Insights and Log Analytics If you are passionate about cloud-native platform engineering and want to make an impact in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you! We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant. If your application progresses, we will need to complete background and pre-employment checks, such as immigration checks, reference checks, criminal background checks, qualification checks, and additional checks for roles related to finance. Our Diversity Commitment Alinta Energy offers a truly diverse, safe and supportive work environment. As an equal opportunity employer, Alinta Energy encourages applications from any qualified person, including Indigenous Australians, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, people of all ages and people living with a disability. We are also proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer and we are committed to advancing women’s careers. We look forward to hearing from you. Click ‘Apply’ to submit your application.Closing date: 20 March 2025 Advertised: 06 Mar 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight TimeApplications close: 20 Mar 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time Acknowledgement of Country Alinta Energy acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live, work and conduct our business operations. We acknowledge the continuing connections of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to Country and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. #J-18808-Ljbffr