Senior DevOps Engineer

• Expert Azure Platform, DevOps, Bicep/Terraform, CI/CD, C#, Python development
• Strong 24/7 enterprise PaaS, containerisation, security, monitoring, observability
• Skilled in vendor management, stakeholder engagement, mentoring, problem-solving

ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to support and modernise a critical, high-availability platform delivering essential public services 24/7 nationwide and internationally. This position requires strong hands-on technical execution alongside strategic leadership. You will take ownership of cloud platform engineering, pro-code development, and vendor integrations while establishing best practices across the team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead Azure platform engineering, infrastructure provisioning, and continuous automated deployment pipelines.
• Design and maintain robust CI/CD, automation tooling, and infrastructure as code solutions.
• Deliver high-availability integration architecture, API designs, and enterprise cloud service connections.
• Implement comprehensive observability, monitoring, and proactive incident detection using cloud-native tools.
• Drive platform reliability, security best practices, cost management, and system governance standards.
• Provide technical leadership, guide external vendor deliverables, and mentor peer engineering staff.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Strong Azure platform delivery using Azure DevOps, infrastructure as code (Bicep/Terraform), and cloud-native automation.
• Hands-on development proficiency in C#, Python, or equivalent modern languages.
• Strong implementation of cloud security practices, proactive system monitoring, and application observability frameworks.
• Proven background operating, containerising, and supporting highly integrated 24/7 enterprise applications and PaaS offerings.
• Strong communication skills to manage key vendors and engage non-technical stakeholders
• Solutions-focused mindset dedicated to solving complex technical problems, sharing knowledge, and mentoring team members.

HOW TO APPLY

Click the APPLY button and include your resume and cover letter. For further information please email Sabrina at [email protected]
*Please note, we can only consider applicants that are legally entitled to work in New Zealand at the time of application.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.