Senior Platform Engineer

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 ranei i a koe tenei mahi?

Kati, tono mai inaianei kia timata ai to haerenga me Stuff i tenei ra.

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 kokiri nei a Stuff i te whainga kia whai wahi ai te katoa.

Haunga te ira, te iwi, nga whakapono, nga aheinga, nga wheako ranei o te tangata - e mohio nei tatou ma te kanorau e whai tirohanga hou ai, e ako ai, e tuhono ai, e whanake ano ai tatou 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.

Na runga i ta mou u ki tetahi taiao mahi e whakaatu ana i te kanorau o nga hapori i Aotearoa, i te ao, i te po, ka pohiringia, ka akina ano nga tono mahi a te marea whanui, haunga te ira, te iwi, te hauatanga, te pakeke ranei.

E u nei matou ki te whai kia watea ai a matou 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.

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