Senior Automation Engineer (Network/Infrastructure)

Westpac; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Special offers on banking products and

Flexible work arrangements

Tailored learning and development

Job summary

Westpac is seeking a Senior Network Automation Engineer in Sydney to design, deploy, operate and enhance automation systems underpinning modern network engineering. The role focuses on turning complex network workflows into scalable internal tools, collaborating with network engineers, and improving automation platforms in a software-first environment.

In an AI-assisted setting, you will define problems, review outputs critically, and validate end-to-end solutions to ensure reliability and

Qualifications

• Experience building applications in the networking domain.
• Hands-on with Ansible and Terraform, including custom plugins/modules.
• Solid understanding of operating systems, Linux, and container platforms.
• Proficiency in Python with code reviews and PRs.
• Ability to write database queries; MongoDB knowledge.
• Experience with CI/CD tooling, Jenkins preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, operate and enhance software platforms and automation systems for network engineering.
• Collaborate with network engineers to create scalable, reliable internal tools and services.
• Build robust automation frameworks, platforms, and testing capabilities for day-to-day network operations.
• Review outputs in an AI-assisted engineering environment to ensure quality and reliability.

Skills

Networking Software Development

Automation & IaC Expertise

Systems & Platform Knowledge

Programming & Coding Practices

Data & Database Skills

DevOps & SDLC Tooling

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Kogarah, NSW, Australia

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Job Description

Create your best future and join Westpac as a Senior Network Automation Engineer.

What’s the role?

Join a dynamic Network Automation team where you will design, deploy, operate, and enhance the software platforms and automation systems that underpin modern network engineering. In this role, you will help transform complex network workflows into scalable, reliable internal tools and services that improve operational efficiency and resilience.

You will collaborate closely with network engineers to understand challenges, develop innovative solutions, and continuously improve how large-scale networks are managed and automated. This is a software-first role focused on building robust automation frameworks, platforms, and testing capabilities that support day-to-day network operations.

Working in an AI-assisted engineering environment, you will remain accountable for problem definition, critically reviewing generated outputs, and validating solutions end-to-end to ensure quality and reliability.

What do I need?

• Networking Software Development – Experience building applications in the networking domain.
• Automation & IaC Expertise – Strong hands-on with Ansible and Terraform, including custom plugins/modules, and familiarity with infrastructure/config-as-code.
• Systems & Platform Knowledge – Solid understanding of operating systems, Linux, and container platforms (Docker/Kubernetes).
• Programming & Coding Practices – Proficiency in Python (or similar), with experience in code reviews, pull requests, and structured problem-solving.
• Data & Database Skills – Ability to write database queries, with working knowledge of MongoDB.
• DevOps & SDLC Tooling – Experience with testing strategies, build/packaging systems, dependency management, and CI/CD pipelines (preferably Jenkins).

We’re obsessed with becoming our customers' #1 banking partner for life and we’re looking for people who are passionate about helping us achieve that goal. In return, we’re committed to making Westpac the best place to work in the country. Here are just a few of the ways we’re already doing that:

• Special offers on banking products and discounts from top brands, including generous employee-only mortgage rates!
• Flexible work arrangements to help you achieve a greater work/life balance, and a variety of leave options including Culture, Lifestyle and Wellbeing leave.
• Tailored learning and development opportunities to help your grow your career within the bank.
• Lots of opportunities to ‘give back’ to the Community by getting involved in our many volunteering initiatives.

Create your future today

We’re all about creating a supportive and inclusive community. We welcome everyone – no matter your age, gender, background, or abilities. We also provide additional support to welcome our veterans, Indigenous Australians and neurodiverse community.

If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, you can find more information and contact details on our FAQs and how to contact us page, under the ‘Diversity, sustainability and flexibility’ section.

We may close this job advertisement earlier than the advertised closing date if suitable candidates are identified. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.