Automation-Driven DevOps Engineer (Cloud & AI)

The Recruitment Alternative; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Recruitment Alternative in Sydney CBD NSW is seeking a DevOps Engineer passionate about automation. Join a team that values building practical automation to replace repetitive manual work.

You’ll collaborate with L1–L3 technical operations, develop automation using Python, PowerShell, Bash, and cloud integrations, and help engineers ship value faster through streamlined processes and robust runbooks.

Qualifications

• Experience in DevOps, Automation Engineering or similar technical operations roles.
• Strong scripting skills in Python, PowerShell or Bash.
• Experience with Git, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions or CI/CD pipelines.
• Exposure to Azure or AWS cloud platforms.
• Experience integrating systems through REST APIs and webhooks.

Responsibilities

• Discover repetitive operational tasks and identify automation opportunities.
• Build automation using Python, PowerShell, Bash, APIs, Azure, CI/CD and cloud integrations.
• Develop scripts, workflows, and AI-assisted solutions that reduce manual effort and improve consistency.
• Create documentation, runbooks and knowledge transfer to ensure long-term adoption.
• Continuously improve and support automations based on operational feedback and business needs.

Skills

Python scripting

Shell scripting (PowerShell/Bash)

CI/CD pipelines

Cloud platforms (Azure/AWS)

REST APIs

Git / GitHub

Documentation & runbooks

Tools

Git

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

Job description

The Recruitment Alternative in Sydney CBD NSW is seeking a DevOps Engineer passionate about automation. Join a team that values building practical automation to replace repetitive manual work.

You’ll collaborate with L1–L3 technical operations, develop automation using Python, PowerShell, Bash, and cloud integrations, and help engineers ship value faster through streamlined processes and robust runbooks.