Senior Azure Platform Engineer

Data#3; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Data#3, a premier ASX200 tech leader in Melbourne, seeks a Senior Systems Engineer – Azure DevOps to scale secure cloud infra, craft robust CI/CD pipelines, and champion IaC practices across enterprise environments.

You will lead Landing Zones design, governance-aligned platforms, and cross-team collaboration with security, architecture, and operations while mentoring engineers and driving reliability and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Senior IT infra experience in Cloud/DevOps roles.
• Deep Azure expertise: core infra, identity, networking, security.
• Strong Azure DevOps, Git, release management; PowerShell/Azure CLI/YAML.
• Containerisation with AKS; multi-subscription, multi-tenant setups.
• Excellent problem-solving and clear documentation skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in IT, CS or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Design secure, highly available Azure infrastructure and platform capabilities.
• Develop and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.
• Implement and maintain enterprise-grade IaC with Terraform, Bicep or ARM templates.
• Partner with application, security, architecture, and operations teams to embed DevSecOps.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to engineers and project teams.
• Monitor health, performance, and cost across multi-tenant environments.

Skills

Azure DevOps pipelines

Azure

IaC (Terraform/Bicep/ARM)

PowerShell

Azure CLI

Git

YAML

AKS / containerisation

DevSecOps practices

Cost management & monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT, CS, or related field

Tools

Terraform

Bicep

ARM templates

Azure DevOps

Git

AKS

Azure Monitor

Log Analytics

Application Insights

Job description

• Drive True Innovation: Lead the evolution of enterprise-scale Azure Landing Zones and IaC.
• Award-Winning Culture: Join a ASX200 tech leader voted HRD Employer of Choice for 10 years running.

Are you a seasoned cloud specialist who thrives at the intersection of robust systems engineering and cutting-edge automation?

We are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer – Azure DevOps to design, implement, and pioneer secure, scalable, and automated cloud infrastructure solutions across enterprise environments. In this pivotal role, you will be the driving force behind our Azure platform engineering, architecting sophisticated CI/CD pipelines, championing Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and uplifting system reliability.

If you bring deep technical expertise, a passion for solving complex architectural puzzles, and 10+ years of enterprise IT experience, we want to hear from you.

In this role you will:

• Design and advance secure, highly available Azure-based infrastructure and platform capabilities (Landing Zones, shared services) aligned with CAF and robust governance frameworks.
• Develop and optimize sophisticated CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps to ensure seamless, reliable application and infrastructure deployments.
• Implement and maintain enterprise-grade IaC using Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates to ensure repeatable, governed environments.
• Partner with application, security, architecture, and operations teams to embed DevSecOps practices and accelerate delivery velocity.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to engineers and project teams, fostering a culture of continuous learning and cloud engineering best practices.
• Monitor system health, performance, and cost management, proactively resolving complex infrastructure and deployment issues across multi-tenant environments.

About You

• Extensive experience in IT infrastructure, with a clear track record of operating at a senior level within Cloud, Systems Engineering, or DevOps domains.
• Deep, hands-on mastery of Microsoft Azure, including core infrastructure, identity, networking, storage, monitoring, and security services.
• Strong proficiency with Azure DevOps pipelines, Git repositories, and release management, alongside expert scripting skills using PowerShell, Azure CLI, and YAML.
• Solid exposure to containerisation and orchestration technologies, ideally including Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
• Thorough understanding of multi-subscription, multi-tenant environments, hybrid networking, and regulated workloads.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills with a proven capability to translate complex technical concepts into clear documentation and mentor junior peers.
• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Microsoft Certifications such as Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Azure Administrator Associate.
• Familiarity with GitOps, policy as code, and advanced observability tools like Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights.
• Working knowledge of Windows and Linux server administration.

Who is Data#3?

Data#3 is ASX200 listed and reported gross sales of $3 billion in FY25. Headquartered in Brisbane we have approximately 1,400 employees across 12 locations in Australia and Fiji.

We have been voted HRD's Employer of Choice for the last 10 years and named one of Australia’s Best Workplaces in Technology by Great Place To Work in 2024

At Data#3, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion as key to a thriving workplace. We are committed to building a culture where everyone feels welcome, respected, and valued—and we encourage your application.

Data#3 will request as part of the recruitment process, reference checks, police checks and verification of your right to work in Australia.