Senior Automation Engineer

VGW; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

VGW is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer in Sydney to architect internal orchestration engines and transform manual IT procedures into automated, zero-touch pipelines. You will build durable workflows, connect applications via API and event-driven patterns, and lead provisioning and access-control initiatives to scale without manual effort.

The role emphasizes hands-on software engineering and practical implementation, enabling internal teams with reusable automation assets and strong

Qualifications

• Proven experience turning manual operational workflows into automated pipelines and integration frameworks.
• Strong background in event-driven architecture and messaging systems (Kafka, SQS, Lambdas).
• Extensive API integration experience with REST and SOAP, endpoints, and secret management tools.
• Deep expertise in Identity Management and zero-touch provisioning across enterprise apps.
• Hands-on software engineering skills beyond high-level architecture.

Responsibilities

• Architect and maintain automated workflows across IT and core business functions.
• Design robust integration frameworks connecting applications via APIs and event streams.
• Drive zero-touch user provisioning and access control to reduce service desk tickets.
• Establish reusable assets and self-service scaffolding for safe automation.

Skills

Automation pipelines

Event-driven architecture

API integration

Identity & access management

Software engineering fundamentals

Job description

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

We have an exciting opportunity to join our IT team in Sydney and are currently looking for a Senior Automation Engineer to join the team.

In this role, you will architect our internal orchestration engines, transforming manual, fragmented IT procedures and access controls into automated, zero-touch pipelines and reusable frameworks.

Key Responsibilities Will Include

• Architect and maintain durable, automated workflows that replace manual processes across IT and core business functions to eliminate single-person dependencies.
• Design robust, decoupled integration frameworks using APIs (REST/SOAP) and event-driven architectures (Kafka, SQS, Lambdas) to seamlessly connect applications.
• Drive background user account provisioning and zero-touch access control to significantly reduce service desk ticket volume and support rapid organisational scaling.
• Establish maintainable technical standards, self-service scaffolding, and reusable integration assets that empower other internal teams to leverage automation safely.

What You Will Bring To The Role

• Proven experience converting manual operational workflows into reliable automated pipelines and integration frameworks
• Strong background in event-driven architecture and messaging systems, such as Kafka, SQS, or Lambdas
• Extensive API integration experience, including working with REST and SOAP APIs, custom endpoints, and secret management tools
• Deep technical expertise in Identity Management, automated access control, and zero-touch provisioning across core enterprise applications
• Solid software engineering foundation with hands-on technical implementation skills rather than high-level enterprise architecture alone

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.

Find out more at www.vgw.co

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