Job Title: Senior DevOps Engineering Consultant
Location: Melbourne or Sydney, Australia – Hybrid
Type: Long term ongoing role
Please Note: This role requires candidates to possess Australian Permanent Residency or Citizenship.
About Skillfield
Skillfield is a leading IT consultancy bridging the gap between cutting-edge technology and real-world business challenges. Our team specialises in delivering innovative, scalable solutions that empower businesses to thrive in an ever-evolving digital landscape.
We are seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to join our consulting team. This role is ideal for a skilled professional passionate about driving automation, optimising CI/CD pipelines, and supporting the delivery of robust, secure, and scalable solutions.
Key Responsibilities
· Design, implement, and evolve CI/CD pipelines to meet customer needs.
· Develop and maintain software automation solutions to improve products and services.
· Provide mentoring and guidance to engineering and operations teams.
· Prepare clear documentation on infrastructure, networks, products, and services.
· Perform critical analysis of vendor/open-source technologies and recommend contingency options.
· Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to meet business objectives.
· Define and communicate infrastructure requirements, aligning with roadmaps and SLAs.
Must-Have Qualifications:
· Excellent knowledge of DevOps tools including Bamboo, Jira, BitBucket/GitLab, SonarQube, Coverity, and Artifactory/Nexus.
· Hands-on experience with API Gateway products such as NGINX, WSO2, and/or Kong.
· Proven experience with Red Hat OpenShift installation, configuration, and maintenance.
· Strong expertise in Linux-based environments.
· Proficient in automation using Python, shell scripting, etc.
· Over 5 years of proven DevOps experience.
Highly Desirable:
· Good knowledge of document-oriented databases like Elasticsearch, Couchbase, etc.
· Understanding of security protocols such as TLS, HTTPS, LDAPS.
· Familiarity with infrastructure automation tools like Ansible, Chef, and Puppet.
· Knowledge of Big Data technologies.
· Experience with Jira administration and automation.
Why Join Skillfield?
At Skillfield, we’re redefining IT consulting by delivering enterprise-grade solutions across cybersecurity, data, and AI. Here’s why you’ll love working with us:
· Join an Australian-owned company with ambitious goals.
· Be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team.
· Work on impactful, innovative projects.
· Grow alongside a company committed to your success.
· Get hands-on with the latest technologies.
We are committed to fostering a workplace that is safe, respectful, and inclusive for all.
If you’re passionate about DevOps and excited to work on cutting-edge projects, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to join our team