Principal Engineer - Cloud & DevOps

LAB3; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Career progression

Learning opportunities

Job summary

LAB3 is seeking a Principal Engineer- Cloud & DevOps to own Azure platform design, governance, and automation from inception to delivery. You will lead end-to-end Azure initiatives, build scalable solutions, and mentor engineers.

Responsibilities include designing secure architectures, maintaining IaC with Terraform, ARM templates and Bicep, and driving robust CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions and other tools.

Qualifications

• Deep hands-on Azure IaaS/PaaS with DevOps mindset.
• Terraform, ARM Templates and Bicep for IaC.
• Kubernetes (AKS) deployment and management.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Azure platform and automation delivery.
• Design secure, scalable Azure solutions and document them.
• Develop infrastructure as code and robust CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

Azure IaaS/PaaS

Terraform

ARM Templates

Bicep

Kubernetes (AKS)

CI/CD pipelines

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

Secret management

Azure Networking/Security

Python/Bash/PowerShell

Azure Functions

Logic Apps/API Management

Azure AD/Entra ID

PostgreSQL

Tools

Terraform

ARM Templates

Bicep

AKS

Azure DevOps

GitHub

Jenkins

Vault

Job description

LAB3 is one of the largest Azure engineering practices in the Australasia region with a focus on Cloud & DevOps, Data, IoT & AI, Modern Workplace, Modern Apps & Integration, Security, and Network services. We are looking for a Principal Engineer- Cloud & DevOps, ideally based anywhere in Australia or New Zealand (but open to work AEST hours). You'll own Azure platform and automation outcomes from design through documentation to delivery, while helping shape engineering standards, governance, and ways of working.

The role

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of Azure platform and automation initiatives.
• Design, document and implement secure, scalable and reliable Azure solutions.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, supported by robust CI/CD pipelines.
• Provision and manage AKS environments, including application deployment, microservices configuration and Helm chart management.
• Act as a trusted technical advisor, providing architecture and design guidance across multiple engagements.
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear recommendations for senior stakeholders and executives.
• Produce high-quality engineering artefacts including solution designs, runbooks, governance documentation and change records.
• Partner with delivery leaders on estimation, planning and risk management.
• Mentor engineers, support onboarding, contribute to hiring activities and help uplift engineering capability across the team.

The ideal candidate

We are looking for a motivated, proactive, detail-oriented individual who takes pride in their work, takes ownership and communicates well. Technically should have the following skills:

Skills

• Azure IaaS and PaaS: Deep hands-on capability across the full Azure estate with a DevOps mindset
• Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, ARM Templates and Bicep
• Kubernetes (AKS)
• Pipelines and source control: Azure DevOps, GitHub, GitHub Actions, Bitbucket, Bamboo & Jenkins
• HashiCorp tooling: Terraform and Vault for secrets and credential management
• Azure Networking, Security and Identity: cloud networking, security controls, Entra ID, RBAC and access design
• Cloud Automation: Python, Bash and PowerShell
• Azure Functions, Key Vault, Backups and Cloud Storage
• Azure Integration: Logic Apps, API Management and Microservices
• Cloud Identity, Governance, Licensing and Azure AD
• Azure Databases including PostgreSQL

What's in it for you?

• Be part of a team that leveragesmoderntechnologies tosolve real problems and provides top level of customer satisfaction
• Work with a MicrosoftPartner of the Year award winner with multiplespecialisations
• Besupportedby experienced peers and leaders thatvalue technicalexpertise andencourage innovation, with clear career pathways and ongoing learning
• Enjoy a supportive workplace that promotes inclusion, flexibility, diversity, and celebrates differences.
• Take advantage oflargely workingfrom home in our remote/hybrid workplace and enjoy the flexibility to balance your life
• Thrive in a community with strong values#BeTrue #TeamUp #StandOut #ThinkAhead #FearLessAchieveMore