Infrastructure Engineer

VGW group; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

VGW is seeking an Infrastructure Engineer to join the Platform Engineering team in Perth. You will help build and operate container-based infrastructure on AWS (EKS) and establish IaC, CI/CD, and observability practices.

The role emphasizes resilience, cloud security, ITIL-aligned processes, and collaboration within a cross-functional team. Perks and full details available upon contact.

Qualifications

• Experience building & operating container-based infra on AWS (EKS).
• Strong IaC mindset with Terraform and CI/CD practices.
• Familiarity with observability, security best practices and ITIL.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Platform Engineering to design scalable, reliable infra.
• Build and operate container-based infrastructure on AWS (EKS).
• Implement IaC, CI/CD pipelines and monitoring across environments.

Skills

AWS EKS

Terraform

CI/CD

Observability

Kafka

Cloud security

ITIL

Tools

GitHub Actions

Job description

VGW is an interactive entertainment company, harnessing technology and creativity to deliver world-class, free-to-play games.

We are building VGW’s next generation infrastructure platform on AWS and we have an exciting opportunity for an Infrastructure Engineer to join our Platform Engineering team in Perth.

What you should know about our Engineering team:

• We make room to do things the right way
• You own your projects: you build it, you ship it, you run it
• We were born in the cloud: practices and principles like CI/CD, IaC, O11y and CyberSec are part of what we do

When it comes to Learning and Development:

• Learning is part of our fabric. We have a world-class Engineering Learning and Development program and we are passionate about career development.
• Thought Leaders regularly give tailored talks and workshops for our team.
• We are proactive in the community attending many local and international conferences.
• We have both a technical and management track for career progression and promotions.
• We have a library of books and videos with good content and encourage staying on top of new practices.

In terms of our tech stack, our infrastructure is container-based, running on AWS EKS, supported by MSK, Amazon Aurora, DynamoDB, CloudFront, and S3 for front-ends. We provision infrastructure with Terraform and use GitHub Actions for CI/CD. Grafana and Honeycomb are core to our observability stack.

What you will bring to the role:

• Experience working in a collaborative technical team.
• Previous experience building & operating container-based infra on AWS (preferably with EKS).
• Previous experience with DevOps practices, infrastructure as code, and observability, container orchestration and streaming platforms (Kafka).
• Understanding of resilience techniques and patterns.
• Understanding of cloud security techniques.
• Experience with ITIL processes and practices.

About VGW

VGW is an interactive entertainment company, harnessing technology and creativity to deliver world-class, free-to-play online social games.

Our high-quality, acclaimed brands include Monopoly Match, Chumba Casino, Global Poker and LuckyLand Casino, which are enjoyed by millions of players in North America.

Our Social Plus games are based on a freemium model, meaning they are available to play at no cost, but include optional in‑game purchases to enhance gameplay. We also offer sweepstakes promotions where players can collect free entries for the chance to win real‑world prizes.

At VGW, one of our core values is “our players come first”. This means always striving to deliver a safe, responsible and positive player experience.

Why VGW?

At VGW, we’re more than just a team. We’re a diverse and inclusive group of individuals, each playing a vital role in our success.

Our core values are clear and strong; we win together, do what’s right, put our players first and are powered by passion.

We believe in our people and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels welcome, inspired, and supported. We recognise that life is more than just work – that’s why we’re all about flexibility so you can strike a healthy balance between your personal life and career. We’re also here to champion your growth in your current role and future aspirations, providing opportunities for learning and career advancement. And to top it off, we back this all up with competitive compensation, perks and benefits.

It’s our combined skills, ideas and visions that drive us forward. Join us on this exciting journey, and together, we’ll achieve remarkable things.