Data Engineer (Data Platforms) / Platform Engineer – Cloud, DevSecOps, and Automation

Join a leading organisation driving the next generation of enterprise data and analytics platforms. As a Platform Engineer, you will play a key role in transforming one of Australia’s largest data ecosystems into a scalable, secure, and cloud-native environment. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-impact cloud engineering initiatives, contributing to innovative solutions that enable data-driven decision-making across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and implement automated technical solutions within an Agile team environment.

• Strengthen and enhance CI/CD and DevSecOps practices within Microsoft Azure, supporting cloud-native services, Kubernetes workloads, and PaaS deployments.

• Continuously identify and implement opportunities to automate and optimise development, deployment, and release processes.

• Deploy, configure, and manage containerised applications on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Helm, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and JFrog Artifactory.

• Integrate enterprise systems, security services, and diverse data sources within Azure-based solutions.

• Implement observability, monitoring, governance, and compliance frameworks across CI/CD pipelines and Kubernetes environments.

• Manage security and secrets using tools such as HashiCorp Vault, Azure Key Vault, and CyberArk.

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues across infrastructure, pipelines, and cloud workloads.

• Maintain clear documentation including runbooks, operational procedures, and system configurations.

• Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable, and reliable cloud platform solutions.

• Stay current with emerging technologies in DevSecOps, automation, and cloud, driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Strong background in CI/CD methodologies, tools, and automation in cloud environments (preferably Microsoft Azure).

• Hands-on experience developing and maintaining DevSecOps pipelines using Terraform, Jenkins, Bitbucket, GitHub Actions, and JFrog Artifactory.

• Proven expertise deploying and running containerised workloads on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).

• Deep understanding of Kubernetes, containerisation, monitoring, compliance, and automated governance.

• Proficiency in scripting or programming languages such as Python or Bash.

• Experience with secrets management tools (HashiCorp Vault, Azure Key Vault, CyberArk).

• Familiarity with Azure services including ADLS Gen2, Azure NetApp Files, Azure Premium Files, and Azure PostgreSQL Flexible Server.

• Strong Linux/Unix background.

• Experience working within Agile teams and tools (Jira, Confluence).

• A commitment to security, compliance, and risk management best practices.

• Knowledge of Azure Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and cloud security principles.

• 2–5 years of platform engineering experience in a complex enterprise environment.

Desirable Experience

• Knowledge of Azure data technologies (Azure Synapse, Microsoft Fabric, Databricks, Power BI).

• Experience designing cloud-native or serverless data solutions.

• Understanding of DataOps or ModelOps methodologies.

• Experience with test automation frameworks or Apache Airflow.

• Exposure to SAS Viya 4 implementation and integration with Azure and enterprise systems.

• Background in Financial Services environments.

• A proactive learner with a passion for DevSecOps innovation and continuous improvement.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a major cloud transformation program and work with a high-performing team committed to secure, scalable, and future-ready platform solutions.

To be considered for the role click the 'apply' button or for more information about this and other opportunities please contact Yash Jain on 03 8680 4238 or email yjain@paxus.com.au and quote the above job reference number.

Paxus values diversity and welcomes applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process, including the application form in an alternate format, please contact me on the above contact details.