DevOps Architect

Aurizon; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development opportunities

Mentoring programs

Health insurance discounts

Parental leave and super booster

Job summary

Aurizon is seeking an experienced DevOps Architect to lead the design and operation of modern engineering platforms that empower high-performing software delivery teams. You will shape cloud-native solutions, implement automation, and set reference architectures across the organisation.

This role is hands-on with technical leadership across multiple teams, emphasizing security, scalability and reliable delivery in a non-remote Brisbane environment.

Qualifications

• Designing and operating cloud-native platforms using Azure and Kubernetes.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines, automation frameworks and IaC solutions.
• Develop architecture standards and reusable engineering capabilities.
• Drive secure-by-design, automation-first delivery practices.
• Influence stakeholders and lead complex initiatives end-to-end.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and evolution of Aurizon's engineering platforms and software delivery ecosystem.
• Design and implement cloud-native platforms, CI/CD pipelines and automation.
• Establish standards, reference architectures and golden paths.
• Collaborate with software, cybersecurity, EA and project teams.
• Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership across teams.
• Contribute to governance of AI platforms and responsible AI practices.

Skills

Cloud platforms

Azure

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Infrastructure as Code

Security by design

Platform engineering

Site Reliability Engineering

Tools

GitHub Enterprise

Terraform

Bicep

Azure Kubernetes Service

ArgoCD

Flux

Istio

Backstage

New Relic

Job description

Please note: This position is not suitable for fully remote working arrangements, and applicants must be based within commuting distance of our Brisbane office.

At Aurizon, we're embarking on an exciting journey to modernise and evolve our engineering platforms, developer experience, and software delivery capabilities. We're seeking an experienced DevOps Architect to help shape the future of software engineering across our organisation.

This is a hands-on technical leadership role where you'll combine architecture, engineering expertise and strategic thinking to design and deliver scalable, secure and resilient platforms that enable teams to build and deploy software efficiently and confidently.

About the Role

As a DevOps Architect, you will:

• Lead the design and evolution of Aurizon's engineering platforms, developer experience and software delivery ecosystem.
• Design and implement cloud-native platforms, CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation solutions.
• Establish engineering standards, reference architectures, reusable patterns and "golden paths" to support consistent delivery practices.
• Collaborate with software engineering, cybersecurity, enterprise architecture and project delivery teams.
• Drive adoption of modern engineering practices including Infrastructure as Code, DevSecOps, Platform Engineering and Site Reliability Engineering.
• Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership across multiple teams.
• Contribute to the development and governance of enterprise AI platforms and responsible AI practices.

About You

You will bring proven experience designing and operating modern engineering platforms and enabling high-performing software delivery teams.

Key experience includes:

• Designing and operating cloud-native platforms using Microsoft Azure, Kubernetes and container technologies.
• Implementing CI/CD pipelines, automation frameworks and Infrastructure as Code solutions.
• Developing architecture standards, reusable engineering capabilities and shared frameworks.
• Driving secure-by-design, automation-first and quality-focused delivery practices.
• Influencing stakeholders and leading complex technical initiatives from strategy through delivery.

Experience with technologies such as GitHub Enterprise, Terraform, Bicep, Azure Kubernetes Service, ArgoCD, Flux, Istio, Backstage and New Relic will be highly regarded.

Why Aurizon?

At Aurizon, you'll have the opportunity to influence enterprise-wide engineering practices while working with modern cloud, automation and AI technologies. You'll join a collaborative technology team focused on delivering secure, scalable and innovative solutions that support one of Australia's largest freight rail networks.

Ready to help shape the future of software delivery at Aurizon?

What we offer you:

At Aurizon, we support the development and growth of our employees. With a national portfolio of operations, we offer long-term and exciting career opportunities.

Some of our benefits include:

• Development and growth opportunities.
• Access to mentoring and development programs.
• Discounts on selected health insurance funds, personal travel, gyms, vehicles and retail brands.
• Parental leave program and super booster.

About Aurizon.

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Aurizon is Australia’s largest rail freight operator and a top 100 ASX company.Each year, we deliver more than 250 million tonnes of Australian commodities right across the country. Aurizon is crucial to the Australian economy, connecting miners, primary producers and industry with international and domestic markets.

Look to Aurizon for a diverse and collaborative culture.

At Aurizon, we are proud of our diverse, collaborative, creative and high-performance culture. We celebrate the contribution of every employee and provide opportunities for career development in a dynamic, caring, and inclusive work environment.

To learn about us and our company values, please visit www.aurizon.com.au/careers