Senior Platform Engineer

at a 
Ed-tech startup
Type of role:  
Full-time
Location
Sydney, Brisbane, Remote
Pay
$170,000-$180,000 incl. super
Equity provided
Working style
In-office, Hybrid, Remote
Team size
51-200
Seniority
Senior
Main skills
Azure Dev Ops, AWS, .NET Core
Company's funding stage
Date posted
March 15, 2024

About the company

We're Australia’s #1 school ordering app and we’re on a mission to simplify school life. We work with over 1600 schools across Australia, streamlining how canteens, uniform shops, and events are run and managed.

Our application enables convenient cashless solutions for parents and more efficient business operations for schools.
 We launched in our first school in 2008, where the founding team ran the canteen at a Sydney based high school, creating the perfect environment for experimentation, and building practical technology solutions for our customers, with our customers.

We’re creating a culture that attracts bright, passionate people who are committed to giving back to our community and looking for people who love what they do and enjoy making a difference.

Step into our offices and you’ll meet a welcoming team of tech and business buffs. Each one brings something special to our potent brew of experience, knowledge and skills. We create a sense of belonging by respecting diversity, listening to different perspectives and acknowledging each other’s unique contributions.

We work hard, enjoy each other’s company and share a common goal.

About the job

  • Infrastructure Design and Implementation:
    Lead the design and implementation of robust and scalable infrastructure solutions on AWS cloud platforms. Utilize Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles, specifically AWS CDK, to automate the provisioning and management of infrastructure resources.
  • Deployment Automation:
    Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and AWS services to automate the deployment of applications and infrastructure changes. Ensure smooth and efficient release processes, minimizing downtime and risk.
  • Cloud Platform Expertise:
    Act as a subject matter expert for both Azure Devops and AWS cloud services, providing guidance on best practices, cost optimization, and security. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement cloud-based solutions aligned with business objectives. AWS Certification would be a good to have.
  • Programming and Scripting:
    Apply expertise in programming with .NET Core to enhance and optimize application deployment processes. Build solutions using microservices architecture using design patterns such as domain-driven design, onion-architecture, and solid principles. Leverage Shell Scripting for automation tasks and routine maintenance.
  • Infrastructure Monitoring and Optimization:
    Implement monitoring solutions to track system performance, identify issues, and proactively address potential bottlenecks. Use tools to identify and track vulnerabilities in code and packages used. Work on continuous optimization of infrastructure to improve cost efficiency and resource utilization.
  • Collaboration:
    Collaborate with other engineering teams, ensuring a seamless integration of infrastructure and application components.
  • Documentation and Knowledge Sharing:
    Document infrastructure architecture, deployment processes, and best practices. Conduct knowledge-sharing sessions within the team and across departments to enhance overall organizational expertise.

Why choose us?

  • Make positive change
    You’ll be part of a team that’s making waves (and earning innovation awards) and positively changing the way people transact.
  • Unleash your potential
    You’ll have the opportunity to think outside the box, share and learn from colleagues, put new ideas to the test and take on amazing challenges.
  • Do good in the world
    Know that you’re helping improve the lives of thousands of participants, children, parents and business owners. And that’s just the beginning.
  • Enjoy Birthdays off
    The best birthday present of all is having a day to do whatever you love, 100% guilt-free. Take your birthday off without touching your annual leave.
  • Backed by the best
    Enjoy working in a fast-growing innovator business – secure in knowing two of Australia’s largest financial services companies have invested in yours.
  • No ivory tours
    Everyone works in ‘circles’ because we understand that good communication, trust and people feeling like equals is crucial for success.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in Software Engineering, with a focus on DevOps and Cloud Computing.
  • Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code, with hands-on experience using CDK.
  • Experienced with containerisation and Docker containers.
  • Strong scripting skills, particularly in ShellScripting.
  • Extensive experience in programming with .NET Core and Microservices.
  • Proven expertise in designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines.
  • In-depth knowledge of cloud security, scalability, and best practices.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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