Senior DevOps Engineer

NTT Limited; Canberra; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA in Canberra is seeking an experienced Senior Cloud / DevOps Engineer to join our team. You’ll work across cloud engineering, infrastructure automation and application support, ensuring reliability, scalability and performance for a national-significance client.

You’ll collaborate with development and operations teams, mentor engineers, and take ownership of key technologies while delivering automated deployments on Microsoft Azure and related cloud services.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated practical experience with cloud implementations.
• Hands-on experience with Azure PROTECTED cloud environments.
• Experience with Elasticsearch.
• Experience with scripting languages such as PowerShell.
• Experience troubleshooting Java applications in a Linux environment, or Java development experience.
• Experience creating and maintaining automated deployments.
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code, preferably including Ansible and ARM.

Responsibilities

• Deliver cloud development and engineering activities in partnership with internal and external stakeholders.
• Build, maintain and improve Infrastructure as Code across a range of systems.
• Create and maintain automated deployments and self-service capabilities.
• Support and troubleshoot Java applications operating in Linux environments.
• Build and support services and technologies including Microsoft Azure.
• Use cloud-native tools to monitor the health and utilisation of cloud services.
• Undertake performance tuning and contribute to operational improvements.
• Participate in complex technical design and provide practical design input.
• Take ownership of relevant technologies within your area of specialisation.
• Investigate complex issues and upscale unresolved problems to the Technical Lead or appropriate third parties.
• Produce reports and maintain clear project documentation.
• Mentor and coach engineers, encouraging knowledge sharing and best practices.
• Work onsite with the client to understand and address complex solution requirements.

Skills

Cloud engineering

Azure

Elasticsearch

PowerShell

Java on Linux

Infrastructure as Code

Ansible

ARM

AGSV NV1

Tools

Terraform

Azure Bicep

Kubernetes

Ansible

Arm templates

HDInsight

Job description

Make an impact with NTT DATA

Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it’s a place where you can grow, belong and thrive. We are currently looking for an experienced Senior Cloud / DevOps Engineer to join our team in Canberra

Current NV1 AGSVA Security Clearance required

You’ll be part of a cohesive team dedicated to one particular client, supporting a System of National Significance (SoNS). The role offers the opportunity to work across cloud engineering, infrastructure automation and application support, while collaborating closely with development, operations and other stakeholders. You’ll help ensure the reliability, availability and performance of systems and infrastructure, contribute to complex technical design, automate processes, and help improve overall system resilience. These responsibilities reflect the scope of the original

What you’ll do

• Deliver cloud development and engineering activities in partnership with internal and external stakeholders.
• Build, maintain and improve Infrastructure as Code across a range of systems.
• Create and maintain a utomated deployments and self-service capabilities.
• Support and troubleshoot Java applications operating in Linux environments.
• Build and support services and technologies including Microsoft Azure.
• Use cloud-native tools to monitor the health and utilisation of cloud services.
• Undertake performance tuning and contribute to operational improvements.
• Participate in complex technical design and provide practical design input.
• Take ownership of relevant technologies within your area of specialisation.
• Investigate complex issues and upscale unresolved problems to the Technical Lead or appropriate third parties.
• Produce reports, proposals and maintain clear project documentation.
• Mentor and coach engineers, encouraging knowledge sharing, skills development and the adoption of effective engineering practices.
• Work directly with the client onsite to understand and address complex solution requirements.

Essential criteria

• Demonstrated practical experience and understanding of cloud implementations.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure PROTECTED cloud environments.
• Experience with Elasticsearch.
• Experience with scripting languages such as PowerShell.
• Experience troubleshooting Java applications in a Linux environment, or Java development experience.
• Experience creating and maintaining automated deployments.
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code, preferably including Ansible and ARM.
• Ability to work full-time from the client’s premises in Canberra.
• An AGSVA NV1 security clearance, as required for the position.

Desirable criteria

• Experience mentoring team members is desirable.
• Knowledge of the products in some of the following technology stack: Azure Bicep, Terraform, HBase/HDFS (HDInsight), Neo4j, Kafka, NiFi, Kibana, Logstash, GraphQL, Redis, WSO2 Identity Server (or similar), WSO2 API Manager (or similar), PostgreSQL (or similar), React (or similar), Java springboot. Azure big data services, Azure AD/ADFS, Azure API Manager, Azure CosmosDB.

What you’ll bring

You’ll be comfortable working across a diverse range of technologies and systems, balancing hands‑on technical delivery with collaboration and ownership. You’ll be someone who communicates effectively with technical and non‑technical stakeholders, approaches complex problems constructively, and enjoys contributing to a supportive team where knowledge and expertise are shared. The original JD particularly emphasises an approachable, supportive and can‑do attitude, along with the ability to mentor and coach other engineers.

Inclusion and accessibility

We value different professional backgrounds, career pathways and perspectives. If you meet the essential requirements but don’t have experience with every technology listed under the desirable criteria, we still encourage you to apply. We’re committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience. If you require a reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process, please let our Talent Acquisition team know.

Workplace type: About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30+ billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world’s leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise‑scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 70 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start‑up partners. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category.

Is innovation part of your DNA? Do you want to enable a connected future for people, organizations, and society?

Join our growing global NTT family and you’ll be part of the world’s largest ICT company (by revenue). We’ve combined the capabilities of 28 remarkable companies to become one, leading technology services provider. Together, we help our people, clients, and communities do great things with technology to create a more secure and connected future. We employ 40,000 people across 57 countries. By bringing together the world’s best technology companies and emerging innovators, we work together to deliver sustainable outcomes to businesses and the world. Innovation is part of our DNA. We believe it’s key to what makes us different. So, we strive to move forward, challenge the status quo, and drive excellence through the technologies we integrate and the services we deliver around the world. The result is connected cities, connected factories, connected healthcare, connected agriculture, connected conservation, connected mobility, and connected sport. Together we enable the connected future. You’ll be joining a global employer that is committed to attracting, growing and keeping the best talent. A place where you will be at the heart of our success!