University of Newcastle Hiring for DevOps Engineer Job at Sydney, Australia Full Time

The University of Newcastle is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

• Seeking agile, DevOps Techs with experience working with a wide variety of modern tech
• Thrive in a collaborative, close-knit DevOps team
• Continuing, full-time role, based at the Callaghan campus

The DevOps Engineer is responsible for delivering activities to support technology platforms and applications in their respective Capability Area, including programming, integration, and/or systems / database administration.

Look to the future

The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and creating a better future for our regions and the globe. Underpinned by this vision are our values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability.

When we look ahead, we are motivated by the opportunities we see. We are driven by the challenges we need to solve and we are stirred by the future we can imagine.

Be challenged and imagine with us

Reporting to the Chief Information Officer IT Services delivers cutting-edge, innovative and cost-effective digital solutions and services to the University’s staff and students to enable the delivery of excellence in education and research & innovation; and to support engagement with communities and partners. IT Services is repositioning to be a technology integrator, broker, trusted advisor and innovator, enabling the University to deliver the New Futures Strategic Plan.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, DevOps Engineering, the DevOps Engineer will be responsible for solving problems and working with vendors and managed service partners to find solutions and enable outcomes for clients while ultimately supporting the University’s Looking Ahead IT strategic plan.

How will you inspire us?

To be successful, you will be a decision maker, who can deliver to a plan in a timely manner. Further, you will be:

• Qualified or have extensive experience in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or other relevant technical capability;
• Experience working in a technical team within a software development or operations environment.
• Technical experience in areas including application development, systems integration and systems administration.
• Sound knowledge of cloud computing, agile and DevOps; and
• Approachable and team oriented.
• Excited about working with technologies such as Dynamics 365, ServiceNow, Okta, MuleSoft, AWS and Azure.

For additional information on the position contact Chad Coutman, Head of Solutions on (02) 4921 7741 or via email [email protected].

Why commit to us?

The University of Newcastle is a Top 200 University in the world by QS World University Rankings 2021and a Top 10 University in Australia.

The remuneration for this position is from $82,707 – $91,259 FTE + 17% superannuation.

From a flexible working environment to discounts in private health insurance and gym memberships, we offer access to a wide range of employee benefits including salary packaging. You can learn more about these at https://www.newcastle.edu.au/about-uon/jobs-at-uon/benefits-at-a-glance

We provide opportunities for all people regardless of their background and experience, and this philosophy is reflected across all that we do.

Let’s create this future together. Here’s how to join us:

Your application must include:

• CV/Resume; including contact details for a minimum of two relevant referees. Your CV/Resume should be a maximum of five pages
• Response to the following three key Essential Criteria:

• Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field preferably in a DevOps capacity with subsequent relevant experience; or extensive experience and specialist DevOps expertise or broad knowledge in a relevant technical field; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
• Demonstrated ability to write code and experience with automation, configuration, and application performance management tools and current web technologies including enterprise network, database, systems integration and desktop engineering technologies
• Highly developed interpersonal skills including the ability to participate in a team environment demonstrating clear communication and mutual respect

Your Cover Letter and response to the Essential Criteria should not exceed 2 pages (approximately 1,000 words).

Before submitting your application please read the important information and useful tips on what to include – available via this link: Submitting your application

Additional information about our application process is available via this link: Application Process

If you have any difficulties uploading your application, please telephone HR Services (+61 2)4033 9999 – and press 2- during business hours (AEST) or email: [email protected]

Please click here to access the Position Description

Closing date: Sunday 6 March 2022 at 11.59pm

We are excited to be Looking Ahead with you