Lead DevOps Engineer

ING Bank Personeel; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted ING Health Insurance

Rest Day for wellbeing

IMPACT Day for volunteer activity

Job summary

ING Australia is seeking a Lead DevOps Engineer to drive platform operations within Platform Engineering, focusing on reliability, scalability, security, and performance of core platforms. You will lead automation initiatives and collaborate with Infrastructure, Architecture, Security, and Software Engineering to advance cloud-native platforms and CD capabilities.

You’ll guide platform engineering, cloud operations, infrastructure automation, and governance, enabling high-performing teams to

Qualifications

• Experience in software development, infrastructure engineering, or DevOps environments.
• Strong hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and Azure DevOps.
• Knowledge of container technologies, particularly Kubernetes.
• Scripting and automation using PowerShell, Bash, Python, or Ansible.
• Experience with relational and non-relational databases such as Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, and MongoDB.
• Expertise in Azure Cloud, AKS (Azure Kubernetes Service), Microservices, Kafka, and Terraform.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on automation and operational excellence.
• A continuous learning mindset and willingness to embrace AI‑driven technologies and innovations.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational and infrastructure support to software delivery and engineering teams.
• Build and maintain tools that improve application monitoring, integration, and deployment processes.
• Manage and maintain application configuration and code repositories.
• Contribute to Platform Engineering initiatives with a focus on Continuous Delivery (CD) capabilities.
• Automate manual processes and develop solutions that improve operational efficiency and reliability.

Skills

CI/CD pipelines

Kubernetes

PowerShell

Bash

Python

Ansible

Azure Cloud

AKS

Terraform

Databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Srv

MongoDB

Microservices

Kafka

Tools

Azure DevOps

AKS

Terraform

Kafka

Job description

ING Australia has an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of platform operations within as a Lead DevOps Engineer to join its Platform Engineering function.

Reporting to the Platform Operations Manager, this role represents a key leadership opportunity for a technology professional who combines deep technical expertise with a passion for operational excellence, automation, and continuous improvement.

As a trusted technical leader, you will be accountable for the reliability, scalability, security, and performance of ING's critical technology platforms. Partnering closely with stakeholders across Infrastructure, Architecture, Security, and Software Engineering, you will drive the evolution of cloud-native platforms and operational capabilities that underpin the bank's digital strategy and support continued business growth.

This role demands a strategic yet hands-on approach, spanning platform engineering, cloud operations, application lifecycle management, infrastructure automation, solution design, and technical governance.

You’ll be instrumental in advancing ING's DevOps maturity, fostering the best engineering practices, and enabling high-performing technology teams to deliver secure, scalable, and reliable solutions that support millions of customer interactions.

What you’ll do ...

• Provide operational and infrastructure support to software delivery and engineering teams.
• Build and maintain tools that improve application monitoring, integration, and deployment processes.
• Manage and maintain application configuration and code repositories.
• Contribute to Platform Engineering initiatives with a focus on Continuous Delivery (CD) capabilities.
• Automate manual processes and develop solutions that improve operational efficiency and reliability.

What we’re looking for....

• Experience in software development, infrastructure engineering, or DevOps environments.
• Strong hands‑on experience with CI/CD pipelines and Azure DevOps.
• Knowledge of container technologies, particularly Kubernetes.
• Scripting and automation experience using PowerShell, Bash, Python, or Ansible.
• Experience working with both relational and non‑relational databases such as Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, and MongoDB.
• Expertise in Azure Cloud, AKS (Azure Kubernetes Service), Microservices, Kafka, and Terraform.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with a focus on automation and operational excellence.
• A continuous learning mindset and willingness to embrace AI‑driven technologies and innovations.

What’s in it for you?

• Discounted ING Health Insurance.
• An additional Rest Day to support your wellbeing.
• An IMPACT Day to volunteer on approved sustainability activity.

About Us

At ING, we’re all about making life simpler and more rewarding - for the people who bank with us, the team members who work with us, and the communities we’re proud to support. Joining ING means stepping into an environment where your individuality isn’t just welcomed - it’s celebrated. We’ve built a culture that’s fun, inclusive, and supportive, giving you the freedom to be yourself, so you can do your thing.

Whether you’re taking ownership of exciting projects, thinking outside the box, or working with global colleagues, you’ll find ING is the kind of place where growth isn’t just a possibility; it’s a promise. As a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality and Family Inclusive workplace, you’ll feel the difference in how we value and champion our people.

We make hiring decisions based on your skills, capabilities, and how you align with our values - not on ticking every box.

We’re invested in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels like they belong.

(One last note: We operate using a direct talent sourcing model, so no agency introductions, please.)

Need more?

Contact: Saikat Dastidar at [e-mail]

For support and adjustments, including DEI, LGBTQI+ confidential application support enquiries: [e-mail]

Applications close on 06th Nov

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