DevOps Engineer

Position: DevOps Engineer – FinTech

Location: Sydney, Australia (Hybrid/Remote Options Available)

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer to join their close-knit team, playing a key role in bridging the gap between development and operations, and managing infrastructure, automation, and deployments across multiple environments to ensure the reliability, security, and scalability of solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain infrastructure across multiple environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Develop, manage, and optimise CI/CD pipelines to ensure fast and reliable software delivery.
• Provision, configure, and optimise cloud resources to support scalability and performance.
• Containerise and orchestrate applications using Docker and Kubernetes (or similar tools).
• Implement and enforce security best practices, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and protection of sensitive data.
• Monitor, log, and analyse system performance, proactively addressing bottlenecks and risks to guarantee reliability and availability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure and deployment issues, minimising downtime.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support solution design, delivery, and deployment.
• Drive continuous improvement of DevOps practices, automation, and toolsets.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a DevOps, Cloud, or Infrastructure Engineering role.
• Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and related tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions).
• Practical experience with containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Solid understanding of system monitoring, logging, and alerting (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, CloudWatch).
• Proficiency in at least one scripting language (Python, Bash, or similar) for automation.
• Strong grasp of security best practices and compliance considerations in regulated environments (ideally FinTech/financial services).
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with a focus on minimising downtime.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Nice to Have:

• Experience in banking, FinTech, or other highly regulated industries.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and a shift-left approach to security.
• Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Experience designing and implementing high-availability and disaster recovery (HA/DR) strategies in multi-region environments.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses.
• Flexible working arrangements, including remote and hybrid options.
• Ongoing professional development, training, and certification support.
• A collaborative, inclusive, and growth-oriented company culture.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about DevOps and enjoy working with technology-driven solutions, we’d love to hear from you. Please include a short note in your application describing what makes you a strong fit for this role. For more information, contact: [email protected]