Design and deliver cloud infrastructure that supports life-saving healthcare services
Salary between 130k-150k base + superannuation + salary packaging
Permanent position, flexible location with remote working
About the role
We’re looking or a Senior DevOps Engineer to play a key role in building and maintaining the cloud platforms that underpin life-saving services. Working as part of our broader DevOps System Engineering team, you’ll design and implement scalable, secure cloud infrastructure and automation that keeps our systems running reliably. Your work will directly support clinicians, patients and donors across Australia.
Key Responsibilities:
Design and implement Infrastructure as Code solutions in AWS using Terraform
Build and optimise CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes
Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues and improve reliability
Work across infrastructure, integration, middleware and data layers
Drive DevOps best practice, standards and continuous improvement
Contribute to technology roadmaps and uplift platform capability
Build strong relationships with ICT, Cyber, Data and Architecture teams
Mentor engineers and contribute to the DevOps community of practice
Manage cloud usage and optimise cost without compromising performance
Sound interesting? Here’s what we’re looking for:
Strong experience in AWS cloud environments
Proven expertise in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
Solid Linux and scripting experience
Experience with Python, Node.js or similar
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capability
Experience working in DevOps, Agile or iterative delivery environments
Ability to influence stakeholders and communicate technical concepts clearly
A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
Wellbeing & Benefits
We place our employee's well-being at the forefront and express gratitude and care for one another. As an Australian Workplace Equality Index recognised employer and one of Australia’s menopause-friendly organisations, we celebrate diversity and support all our people.
In addition to being a part of an organisation that is the heartbeat of the Nation, you will have access to the following:
Ability to purchase additional annual leave
Access to salary packaging with an option to package up to $15,900 for living expenses and $2,650 for meals and entertainment
14 weeks paid parental leave - no waiting period for either parent
Our dedicated employee assistance program - Sonder that you can access 24/7 from an app on your phone
Plus, many more!
Is Lifeblood your reason? Apply NOW!
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This vacancy is being managed directly by Lifeblood’s Talent Acquisition team. We won’t accept candidates from external recruitment agencies on this occasion.