Platform Engineer/DevOps Engineer - Sydney Based- Contract/Permanent

NCS Group Australia; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Wellbeing initiatives

Discounted health insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

A leading technology services provider is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer in Melbourne to design and implement a secure, scalable container platform on AWS using Kubernetes and Golang. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes administration, and a passion for automation. Join us to make a meaningful impact and shape better outcomes in technology services.

Qualifications

• Proven experience setting up and administering AWS EKS clusters following AWS best practices.
• Hands-on Kubernetes administration experience in a platform-as-a-service context.
• Proficiency in software engineering with a strong willingness to learn Golang.

Responsibilities

• Architect and provision EKS clusters aligned with AWS Well-Architected Framework.
• Administer and operate Kubernetes/EKS clusters as a managed platform.
• Build Golang operators to automate cloud infrastructure and Kubernetes resource management.

Skills

AWS & EKS

Kubernetes / EKS Platform

Golang & Software Engineering

GitOps & CI/CD

Docker & Containerization

Cloud Native Technologies

Job description

Overview

At NCS Australia, we believe in doing technology services better. Our commitment to quality, focus on people, and willingness to challenge traditional thinking set us apart. Our team partners with our clients and communities to make tomorrow together.

We are committed to creating an environment that prioritises innovation, collaboration, and purposeful work. Our diverse team is empowered to make a meaningful impact with curiosity, creativity and resilience to shape better outcomes. Join us and accept the challenge of creating a better tomorrow.

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Platform Engineer to help design, build, and operate a scalable, secure, and automated container platform on AWS using Kubernetes and Golang. You’ll be part of a high-impact team that’s building Infrastructure and Container Platform as a Service, codifying best practices, and enabling product teams to move fast with confidence. You’ll bridge the gap between development and operations, automating everything from code deployment to infrastructure management. If you are passionate about building robust, self-healing systems and have a deep understanding of how modern distributed applications communicate and are managed, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities

• AWS & Infrastructure Automation: Architect and provision EKS clusters aligned with the AWS Well-Architected Framework; design and implement secure, scalable networking (VPCs, subnets, routing); build infrastructure provisioning and management services using code (not Terraform).
• Kubernetes Platform Engineering: Administer and operate Kubernetes/EKS clusters as a managed platform; define and enforce network policies, security controls, and resource constraints; deploy and manage platform components: Ingress Controller, Gateway API, External DNS, Cert Manager; implement observability tooling (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK) and codify dynamic alerting.
• Golang Development: Build Golang operators to automate cloud infra and Kubernetes resource management; develop REST APIs for GitOps workflows, product configuration, and automation bots; write clean, modular, and testable code with strong engineering practices.
• GitOps & CI/CD: Define and manage Argo CD applications using Kustomize; automate GitOps standards and application onboarding.
• Cloud Native Tooling: Work with Istio, Crossplane, Vault, OPA/Kyverno, Operator SDK; build secure Docker images and contribute to platform automation.

Qualifications

• AWS & EKS: Proven experience setting up and administering AWS EKS clusters, following AWS Well-Architected Framework; strong understanding of AWS networking, VPC design, and security best practices; experience translating cloud infrastructure best practices into code (using tools other than Terraform).
• Kubernetes / EKS Platform: Hands-on Kubernetes administration experience, ideally in a platform-as-a-service context; ability to define and enforce Kubernetes network policies, security controls, and resource constraints; experience deploying and managing Ingress Controllers, Gateway API, External DNS, and Cert Manager; familiarity with observability tooling (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack), including log forwarding and dynamic alerting.
• Golang & Software Engineering: Proficiency in software engineering (any language) with a strong willingness to learn Golang; experience with unit and integration testing, clean code principles, and modular design; ability to build and maintain REST APIs; experience building Golang operators for automating cloud infrastructure and Kubernetes platforms; experience developing Golang APIs for GitOps workflows, product configuration, and automation.
• GitOps & CI/CD: Hands-on experience with Argo CD, including defining and managing Argo CD applications; proficiency with Kustomize for GitOps manifests; ability to convert Helm charts to Kustomize; familiarity with GitOps principles and workflows.
• Docker & Containerization: Experience building secure Docker images, following container security best practices.
• Cloud Native Technologies (Preferred): Exposure to Istio, Gateway API, External DNS, Cert Manager; experience with Prometheus, Grafana, and observability stacks; familiarity with operator frameworks (Kubebuilder, Operator SDK); knowledge of Crossplane, OPA/Kyverno, Vault; some experience with Terraform for platform bootstrapping.
• General & Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills; ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional, agile team environment; excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; passion for automation, platform engineering, and continuous improvement; willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and best practices.

Benefits

We offer benefits including paid parental leave, wellbeing initiatives, discounted health insurance, and employee discounts. You will also have opportunities for career development through training programs and an AI-driven learning platform, with a focus on meaningful work and growth.

Equal Opportunity & Work Rights

NCS Australia is an equal-opportunity employer and supports adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment. We encourage applications from all sectors of the community, including Veterans and Indigenous communities. To be eligible, applicants must have valid work rights for Australia and be willing to undergo background checks.