Senior Platform Engineer

Stuff; Wellington; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Wellington is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer to build innovative cloud solutions. The role involves designing application solutions, mentoring junior engineers, and enhancing DevOps practices. Strong experience in AWS, Infrastructure as Code, and CI/CD tools is required. Join us to influence cutting-edge engineering practices in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Collaborative environment

Mentorship opportunities

Cutting-edge practices

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with cloud services.
• Skilled in Infrastructure as Code.
• Experience with CI/CD tools.

Responsibilities

• Implement scalable, resilient, and secure solutions in public cloud environments.
• Enhance automation and Infrastructure as Code delivery.
• Partner with development teams for continuous improvement.
• Troubleshoot software and infrastructure issues.

Skills

Cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM)

CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins)

Monitoring platforms (New Relic, Dynatrace, CloudWatch, LogRhythm)

Version control systems (GitHub, Bitbucket, GitLab)

Programming languages (Python, Java, Node.js)

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to help shape the future of technology platforms? We are looking for a Senior Platform Engineer to play a pivotal role in building innovative, scalable, and reliable solutions that support software and test engineers across our organisation.

As part of our cross-functional platform team, you will design and implement application solutions in the cloud, while driving technical research and development to enable ongoing innovation within the DevOps space. This is an opportunity to influence how platforms are engineered, while mentoring others and contributing to a culture of collaboration and excellence.

Responsibilities

• Implement scalable, resilient, and secure solutions in public cloud environments, particularly AWS.
• Enhance automation and Infrastructure as Code delivery to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and streamline processes.
• Partner with development teams to continuously improve engineering maturity and delivery practices.
• Troubleshoot complex software and infrastructure issues, developing tools and systems for automation.
• Contribute to research and development of cloud-native and on-premises solutions.
• Support and manage DevOps toolsets, observability solutions, and middleware layers.
• Act as Scrum Master when required, contributing to backlog grooming, sprint planning, and user story refinement.
• Provide rostered after-hours on-call support as needed.
• Coach and mentor junior engineers, while fostering a DevOps-focused culture across the team.

About You

• Strong hands-on experience with cloud services (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Skilled in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM).
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins.
• Strong track record in designing and implementing complex DevOps solutions.
• Proficient in monitoring and observability platforms (New Relic, Dynatrace, CloudWatch, LogRhythm).
• Familiar with deployment strategies such as Canary and Blue/Green.
• Strong experience with version control systems (GitHub, Bitbucket, GitLab).
• Proven ability to mentor, collaborate, and work effectively across teams.
• Experience with programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, Node.js).

What We Offer

• The opportunity to influence and deliver cutting-edge platform engineering practices.
• A supportive and collaborative environment where your expertise will make a measurable impact.
• The chance to mentor, lead, and grow within a forward-thinking organisation.

If you are an experienced engineer with a passion for cloud, automation, and DevOps culture, we would love to hear from you.

Think you can do the job? Then apply now and start your journey with Stuff today.

Ka oti rānei i a koe tēnei mahi? Kāti, tono mai ināianei kia tīmata ai tō haerenga me Stuff i tēnei rā.

Stuff champions inclusion. Be it gender, ethnicity, beliefs, abilities or experiences - we know that diversity brings another lens through which we all learn, connect and grow.

E kōkiri nei a Stuff i te whāinga kia whai wāhi ai te katoa. Hāunga te ira, te iwi, ngā whakapono, ngā āheinga, ngā wheako rānei o te tangata - e mōhio nei tātou mā te kanorau e whai tirohanga hou ai, e ako ai, e tūhono ai, e whanake anō ai tātou katoa.

As we are committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diverse communities in New Zealand, we will always invite and encourage applications from people of all genders, ethnicities, disabilities and ages. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all.

Nā runga i tā mōu ū ki tētahi taiao mahi e whakaatu ana i te kanorau o ngā hapori i Aotearoa, i te ao, i te pō, ka pōhiringia, ka ākina anō ngā tono mahi a te marea whānui, hāunga te ira, te iwi, te hauātanga, te pakeke rānei. E ū nei mātou ki te whai kia wātea ai ā mātou ara whai mahi ki te katoa i runga i te mana taurite.

Disclaimer: Stuff does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Stuff is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.