Principal DevOps Engineer (Core Modernisation)

Exciting new opportunities to help transform

At the Bank we recognise people who want to be part of a team, to be recognised for what they do, and how they help the Australian people. We aren't all about interest rates and the economic policies. We also run complex critical systems that provide disaster relief payments, print bank notes, and ensure that all the other banks can work together to allow us to live our lives. These systems rely on Technology and after winning awards for our New Payments Platform and establishing near real time settlements, we are now taking the next steps in our technology journey. This role is a fixed term contract until February 2026.

About the team

At the RBA, Platform/DevOps Engineering is key to automating the way in which we deploy, manage, govern, and destroy our systems as they move through their lifecycle. Working with other teams, Platform Engineering has established a set of platforms to deliver on a number of large programs of work as well as break in to new areas of technology in the cloud and containerisation.

Platform/DevOps Engineering is made up of small teams of 6 or 7 engineers who work on a project or an area of BAU. Our team members receive training to grow in the areas they are less knowledgeable in, as well as opportunities to move between teams to get more diverse experience and broaden their skills. Each team has a lead who answers to the Manager of Platform Engineering.

Principle DevOps Engineer

Provide technical leadership across the Platform Engineering team including Cloud and on premise with a focus on DevOps toolchains, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code.

Mentor other staff to increase the knowledge across the Platform Engineering Team.

Collaborate with other teams to promote and integrate the use of infrastructure engineering using code.

Work with managers and leads to uplift the standard coding practices used within IT Infrastructure.

Be responsible for the maturity and implementation of DevOps practices within IT Infrastructure.

Identify and implement standard practices for such things as unit testing, documentation, and release management in the IT infrastructure space.

Present at meetings to peers and senior stakeholders to inform and educate on Platform Engineering subjects ensuring the content is appropriate for the audience.

About you

Platform Engineering is part of the wider IT Infrastructure team and helps support those teams, so ideally you'll have a background in IT Infrastructure.

You have at least 10 years of experience in IT, with at least the last 2 in a DevOps lead capacity.

You are a confident and excellent communicator, with leadership qualities.

You'll have a mindset that challenges through intelligent enquiry, yet accepts some things can't change as we are a regulated entity.

You are enthusiastic about change, and want to help make things better.

You look to complete tasks the right way, not necessarily the fastest or easiest way.

You are innovative, creative, and enthusiastic about your subject matter.

Skills & Expertise required

Must have experience in a technical leadership or principle role, preferably in Banking and Government.

Must have extensive experience designing, building, and managing DevOps toolchains and CI/CD pipelines.

Experience mentoring people to build skills within a team.

Excellent communication skills with peers and senior stakeholders.

Experience in developing and maintaining relationships with internal customers and stakeholders.

Experience with Agile methodologies.

Knowledge of Automation/orchestration and configuration management products.

Be More

Working for an organisation that truly makes a difference to the people of Australia, we can offer development and career opportunities in a collaborative environment that supports your growth, wellbeing and promotes flexibility. Your individual growth and success drives the Bank forward as an organisation. Be more means you can do more, for yourself and for Australia.

Why RBA?

Through the pursuit of national economic policy objectives and associated activities in financial markets and banking, the RBA makes an important contribution to the Australian economy. We also issue Australia's banknotes and operates infrastructure critical to the payments system, all of which contribute to the welfare of the Australian people.

Made up of specialists across a wide range of fields, our people have a critical role to play in achieving these objectives, whether directly or in a supporting capacity. As a values driven organisation, our people conduct themselves with a high degree of integrity, while striving for excellence in the work they perform and the outcomes they achieve. We encourage intelligent inquiry and we treat one another with respect, while promoting the public interest through our efforts.

Your application should include a resume detailing your experience and qualifications.

The Reserve Bank of Australia is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from experienced candidates seeking workplace flexibility.

Few places give you the balance of professional challenge and a management culture that not only supports but encourages you to live a full life outside of work and be more.

Application Close :June 03, 2024

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