Senior Automation Lead - Infrastructure & Networks
We're partnering with a leading Australian bank to find a Senior Automation Engineer to build and enhance automation platforms, software tools and Infrastructure as Code solutions. You'll work closely with engineering teams to improve operational efficiency, reliability and scalability through modern automation, DevOps and software engineering practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop and maintain automation platforms, frameworks and tooling that support large-scale technology environments.
- Build scalable software solutions that streamline operational processes and improve reliability.
- Partner with engineering teams to identify challenges and deliver automation-driven solutions.
- Develop and enhance Infrastructure as Code and configuration management capabilities.
- Create testing frameworks and validation processes to improve platform quality and stability.
- Support the deployment, operation and continuous improvement of automation services and platforms.
- Drive best practices across software development, automation and DevOps disciplines.
- Contribute to technical design, documentation and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Validate solutions end-to-end, ensuring quality, performance and operational readiness.
Skills & Experience
- Proven experience developing software solutions within infrastructure, network or platform engineering environments.
- Strong hands-on experience with automation and Infrastructure as Code tools such as Ansible and Terraform.
- Solid understanding of Linux systems, container technologies and modern platform architectures.
- Proficiency in Python or similar programming languages, with strong software engineering practices.
- Experience with source control, code reviews, pull requests and structured development methodologies.
- Knowledge of databases and data management technologies, including experience writing queries and working with NoSQL platforms.
- Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes.
- Understanding of testing frameworks, dependency management and software lifecycle practices.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Experience working in Agile, DevOps and continuous improvement environments.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.
To apply please click apply or call Chane Prasongdee on 02 8289 3118 for a confidential discussion.
About the job
Contract Type: Permanent
Specialism: Technology & Digital
Focus: Infrastructure, Cloud & DevOps
Industry: IT
Salary: AUD170,000 - AUD180,000 per annum + Super + Bonus
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Experience Level: Associate
Location: Sydney CBD
FULL_TIMEJob Reference: JP3IZ4-70536002
Date posted: 7 August 2026
Consultant: Chane Prasongdee
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