Senior Cloud DevOps Engineer

Transport for NSW; Sydney; On-site; AUD 163,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport for NSW is seeking a Senior Cloud DevOps Engineer to lead design, automation, and operation of scalable cloud platforms in Sydney. You will collaborate across disciplines to deliver high-performance cloud solutions and drive digital transformation.

The role focuses on Infrastructure as Code, DevSecOps, and cloud-native delivery, with mentoring and cross-functional teamwork across a matrix organisation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise-scale cloud infrastructure solutions.
• Strong expertise in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation or similar) and CI/CD automation.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms, build automation tools, scripting languages, and software repositories.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, automation, and optimisation of secure, scalable cloud platforms.
• Build and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions and CI/CD pipelines to enable efficient software delivery.
• Partner with engineering, architecture, cybersecurity, and business stakeholders to deliver cloud-native solutions.
• Manage and influence stakeholders across a complex matrix environment, balancing priorities and delivering objectives.
• Champion automation, observability, and DevSecOps practices to improve platform performance and security.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to ensure cloud environments are highly available and fit for purpose.

Skills

Terraform

CloudFormation

DevOps

CI/CD automation

Stakeholder management

Cloud security

Scripting languages

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

Software repositories

Job description

Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW

Job category: Information & Communication Technology

Job location: Sydney, NSW, AU, 2000

Job reference number: 111286

Employment type: Permanent Full-Time

Salary range: $163145.0-$182721.0

You see the big picture, you've always worked on a grand scale, and now you're ready to re-focus on grand impact. You're passionate about building high-performance technology solutions. From collaborating across disciplines to creating refined experiences, you'll be instrumental in shaping the technological landscape and driving digital transformation. In this role, you'll:

Work within the SCATS team (Sydney Coordinated Adaptive Traffic System), the world’s leading intelligent traffic management system, powering smarter cities across more than 200 locations globally. Created by Transport for NSW, SCATS enables road authorities to optimise traffic flow across some of the most complex transport networks in the world using advanced algorithms, real time data, and high performance software.

SCATS is now undergoing a major transformation, evolving into a modern, cloud enabled platform to capture growing global demand and unlock new commercial opportunities. This is a rare chance to join a mission critical technology organisation at a pivotal moment and help shape the future of intelligent transport at a global scale.

The Senior Cloud DevOps Engineer role will

• Lead the design, automation, and optimisation of secure, scalable, and resilient cloud platforms.
• Build and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions and CI/CD pipelines to enable efficient and reliable software delivery.
• Partner with engineering, architecture, cybersecurity, and business stakeholders to deliver cloud-native solutions that support strategic outcomes.
• Manage and influence stakeholders across a complex matrix environment, balancing competing priorities and driving alignment on technical decisions and delivery objectives.
• Champion automation, observability, and DevSecOps practices to improve platform performance, security, and operational excellence.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and support to ensure cloud environments remain highly available, secure, and fit for purpose.

The team also comes together in person for activities such as branch all-in days (Location Sydney CBD Office), training sessions, planning workshops and collaborative work.

For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.

About You

• Proven experience designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise-scale cloud infrastructure solutions.
• Strong expertise in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation or similar), DevOps practices, and CI/CD automation.
• Demonstrated experience engaging and influencing stakeholders across complex matrix organisations and multidisciplinary teams.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms, build automation tools, scripting languages, and software repositories.
• Strong understanding of cloud security, DevSecOps principles, secure coding practices, and application security frameworks.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and relationship management skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into business outcomes

Who We Are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

Join us

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you'd like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

Flexible work options may be available. Learn more via Flexible work options and policy

Applications close 11:59 PM Wednesday 23 September 2026

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.