Engineer - Devops

Origin Energy Limited; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Origin Energy is seeking an IT Applications professional to maintain secure, scalable cloud platforms. You will work hands-on across AWS/Azure environments, developing infrastructure as code with Terraform and contributing to AI-enabled automation ideas.

The role includes on-call rotations and collaboration with application teams and vendors. You will build reusable, secure cloud solutions, participate in cost analyses, and help shape our cloud strategy.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated Terraform usage for secure, reusable infrastructure
• Experience deploying workloads in AWS and/or Azure
• Competency in at least one programming or scripting language
• Experience with CI/CD tools and modern software practices
• Strong troubleshooting and clear technical communication
• Degree in IT/CS/Engineering or relevant certifications (AWS/Azure valued)

Responsibilities

• Provide first- and second-level cloud issue support and troubleshooting
• Build and maintain infrastructure as code with Terraform
• Deliver cloud projects from design and cost analysis through build
• Introduce automation tools and processes to improve reliability
• Develop a knowledge base and community of practice around chosen technologies

Skills

Terraform

AWS/Azure

Scripting language

CI/CD tools

Troubleshooting

Technical documentation

Education

Degree in IT/CS/Engineering or related field

AWS and Azure certifications (highly regarded)

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

ECS

Job description

• Build and run our Cloud First platforms in AWS and Azure
• Use Terraform and AI-enabled automation to keep them reliable
• Can be Melbourne, Adelaide or Brisbane based

Join a team that’s All Kinds of Useful

At Origin, being useful is more than a tagline - it’s how we approach work every day. As a collective, we’re a team that thrives on finding better ways, working together, and owning our impact. From powering homes to delivering award-winning internet and helping to lead Australia’s energy transition. If you’re driven by purpose and excited to be part of something bigger, we’d love to have you on the journey.

About The Role

You’ll be hands-on across our cloud environment, keeping it secure, reliable and efficient. You’ll work closely with application teams and vendors to make that happen. You’ll also help us explore how AI-enabled automation can improve the way we operate.

Please note that the role includes taking part in our on-call support rotation.

What You’ll Do

• Provide first- and second-level support for cloud issues, troubleshooting across our infrastructure and recommending new services and solutions
• Build and maintain cloud infrastructure as code with Terraform
• Help deliver cloud projects from design and cost analysis through to build
• Introduce and improve the automation tools, principles and processes that keep our platforms reliable
• Strengthen our core cloud capability, and build a knowledge base and community of practice around our chosen technologies

What You’ll Bring

• Demonstrated experience using Terraform to implement and maintain secure, reusable, version‑controlled infrastructure
• Experience building, deploying and supporting workloads in AWS and/or Azure
• Competency in at least one programming or scripting language
• Experience with CI/CD tools, modern software development practices and IT change control processes
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills, and clear written communication, including technical documentation
• A degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering or a related field, or relevant certifications (AWS and Azure certifications are highly regarded)

Great to have

• Observability, monitoring and incident management, including SRE practices and automated remediation
• Containers (Kubernetes, Docker, ECS)
• Building AI‑enabled and agentic solutions that automate operational workflows
• Cloud security, governance and cost management
• Active Directory, EntraID, IAM and/or DNS experience
• ServiceNow, Jira and Agile approaches
• Experience in energy or financial trading environments with 24/7 mission‑critical systems

Origin - Where good change happens

At Origin, we’re powered by people who believe in creating change.

We are committed to fostering a diverse, gender equitable workforce, where everyone is welcome, and all applications are evaluated on merit and potential. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people living with disabilities, culturally diverse people, any stage in life, people with intersex variations and people within LGBTQ+ communities, including trans and gender diverse.

Enjoy a challenging career in an exciting industry where you can grow and explore your potential. If you think you have transferable skills, an appetite to learn and would be a great fit, we’d love to hear from you.

Here’s a little about us: https://www.originenergy.com.au/about/careers/

Background checks may be required to determine your suitability for this position as part of the recruitment process and during your employment. These checks may include police checks, AusCheck, medical assessment and/or drug and alcohol testing.

Please note unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be accepted.

Origin recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and future.

Function: IT Applications