Senior DevOps Engineer

Rocket Software, Inc.; Canberra; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Software, Inc. is seeking a Senior DevOps Software Engineer to design, implement, and optimize infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and automation frameworks.

You will collaborate with engineering, operations, and product teams to ensure seamless deployment and operation of our platform in modern ecosystems. The role emphasizes building scalable Jenkins pipelines, optimizing build environments, and advancing DevSecOps practices across pipelines.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software engineering experience.
• Expertise in Jenkins for CI/CD pipeline automation.
• Proficiency in Git for version control and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins.
• Develop, maintain and migrate build scripts using Groovy or other scripting languages.
• Automate, manage and optimize Jenkins infrastructure for scalability and security.
• Maintain and enhance build environments, including deployments and monitoring.
• Manage and optimize Git repositories and branching strategies.
• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure and application issues for reliability.
• Collaborate with development teams to optimize deployments and performance.
• Implement DevSecOps practices across CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

Jenkins

Git

Kubernetes

Groovy scripting

Linux administration

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Dependency management

Artifact publishing

DevSecOps

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

GitHub Actions

GitLab CI/CD

Artifactory

Black Duck

Polaris

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! Job Description Summary: Rocket’s Data Modernization Business Unit enables organizations to effectively manage, govern, and unlock the full value of their enterprise data. Building on a strong legacy of innovation and industry leadership, Rocket continues to be recognized as a trusted pioneer in data solutions. As part of our ongoing investment in this strategic platform, we are driving a significant modernization effort to expand its capabilities, support emerging use cases, and scale to meet the needs of a growing customer base. As a Senior DevOps Software Engineer, you will play a critical role in this transformation. You will design, implement, and optimize infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and automation frameworks to improve reliability, performance, and delivery velocity. You will collaborate closely with engineering, operations, and product teams to ensure seamless deployment and operation of our platform in modern ecosystems.

Position Reports To: Senior Software Engineering Manager

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins.
• Develop, maintain and migrate build scripts using Groovy, or other scripting languages to improve operational efficiency.
• Automate, manage and optimize Jenkins infrastructure ensuring scalability, security, and reliability.
• Maintain and enhance build environments, including deployments, scaling, and monitoring.
• Manage and optimize Git repositories and branching strategies for efficient development workflows.
• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure and application issues to ensure system reliability.
• Collaborate with development teams to optimize application deployments and performance.
• Implement DevSec Ops practices, including security scanning, vulnerability management and compliance monitoring across CI/CD pipelines.

Required Qualifications:

• 8+ years of software engineering experience Expertise in Jenkins for CI/CD pipeline automation.
• Proficiency in Git for version control and collaboration.
• Experience with Kubernetes for container orchestration, scaling, and deployment.
• Strong scripting skills in Groovy or similar languages.
• Solid understanding of Linux system administration and troubleshooting.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work on complex, less-defined projects.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ensure proper versioning and dependency management.
• Establish best practices for publishing, retrieving, and archiving artifacts.
• Enforce dependency version control strategies (e.g., snapshot vs. release versions).
• Clean up unused or outdated artifacts to optimize storage.
• Design, develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, or other automation tools.
• Automate artifact publishing and retrieval in build and deployment workflows.
• Troubleshoot build failures related to dependency issues.
• Optimize dependency resolution times and caching mechanisms.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Maintain Experience in maintaining build infrastructure, Jenkins build nodes and related tools, including compilers and runtime libraries on Windows, Linux and z/OS.
• Maintain security scan (Blackduck, Polaris) and code signing facilities on those build nodes.
• Manage Artifactory repository infrastructures, dependencies, and accesses Support release rollout processes.
• Be able to support Windows, Linux, z/OS build nodes.
• Knowledge of security best practices in cloud and containerized environments.
• Familiarity with database management and optimization.
• Experience with observability tools and performance tuning.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Travel Requirements:

0 - 10%

Information Security:

Information security is everyone’s responsibility. A fundamental principle of information security at Rocket Software is that all individuals in the organization have a responsibility for the security and protection of company information and IT Resources over which they have control, according to their role.

Diversity, Inclusion & Equity:

At Rocket we are committed to an inclusive workplace environment, where every Rocketeer can thrive by bringing their full selves to work. Being a Rocketeer means you are part of our movement to continually drive inclusivity, diversity and equity in our workforce.

Rocket Software Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Rocket Software Inc. is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

At Rocket Software, we believe AI is a critical enabler of innovation and productivity. All Rocketeers are expected to actively leverage AI-powered tools and technologies, where appropriate, to enhance efficiency, improve decision-making, and deliver greater impact in their roles. Embracing continuous learning and the responsible use of AI is an essential part of how we work. As part of our commitment to a safe and trustworthy workplace, we include background and reference checks in our hiring process. Rocket is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please call: 781-577-4321 or send an email to [e-mail]. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case‑case basis.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over‑achievers, you’ll enjoy your career with us!

Companies around the world trust Rocket to solve their most complex business challenges by powering their critical infrastructure, business processes, and data. We help extend the value of these assets, enabling our customers to embrace the potential of cloud and mobile computing, advanced analytics, and the innovations of tomorrow. From the clothes we wear to the cars we drive, Rocket solutions power the back‑end systems that thousands of brands rely on every day. At Rocket, software is about more than just code—it’s about everyone. We are passionate problem‑solvers, working to make a difference for others. Our foundation is built on empathy, humanity, trust, and love, and we strive to embody these core values in everything we do. Whether we’re serving our customers, partners, or fellow Rocketeers, we are committed to treating everyone with respect and care they deserve. Founded in 1990, Rocket Software is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, and has 20 offices worldwide, bringing people and technology together to build a better future.