Principal Engineer – Cloud & DevOps in Sydney

Principal Engineer – Cloud & DevOps in Sydney

Sydney Full-Time 121500 - 148500 $ / year (est.) Hybrid
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead and deliver high-end Azure solutions while mentoring engineers.
  • Company: Join LAB3, a top Azure engineering practice in Australasia.
  • Benefits: Enjoy flexible remote work, career growth, and a supportive team culture.
  • Other info: Be part of a diverse community that values inclusion and innovation.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact with cutting-edge tech and innovative projects.
  • Qualifications: NV1 clearance and deep Azure expertise required.

The predicted salary is between 121500 - 148500 $ per year.

LAB3 is one of the largest Azure engineering practices in the Australasia region with a focus on Cloud & Dev Ops, Data, Io T & AI, Modern Workplace, Modern Apps & Integration, Security, and Network services.

We are looking for a Principal Engineer- Cloud & Dev Ops

NV1 clearance , based anywhere in Australia (ideally in Canberra but open to other locations).

We are open to permanent (preferred) and contractors (daily rate).

You will lead & deliver high-end technical solutions on a Microsoft Azure platform that meet and exceed client requirements.

The role

  • Lead the end-to-end delivery of Azure platform and automation initiatives.
  • Design, document and implement secure, scalable and reliable Azure solutions.
  • Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, supported by robust CI/CD pipelines.
  • Provision and manage AKS environments, including application deployment, microservices configuration and Helm chart management.
  • Act as a trusted technical advisor, providing architecture and design guidance across multiple engagements.
  • Translate complex technical concepts into clear recommendations for senior stakeholders and executives.
  • Produce high-quality engineering artefacts including solution designs, runbooks, governance documentation and change records.
  • Partner with delivery leaders on estimation, planning and risk management.
  • Mentor engineers, support onboarding, contribute to hiring activities and help uplift engineering capability across the team.
  • The ideal candidate

We are looking for a motivated, proactive, detail-oriented individual who takes pride in their work, takes ownership and communicates well.

You will be based anywhere in Australia (with Canberra as a preference) with an

NV1 AGSVA security clearance .

  • Technical Skills
  • Azure Iaa S and Paa S: Deep hands-on capability across the full Azure estate with a Dev Ops mindset
  • Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, ARM Templates and Bicep
  • Kubernetes (AKS)
  • Pipelines and source control: Azure Dev Ops, Git Hub, Git Hub Actions, Bitbucket, Bamboo & Jenkins
  • Hashi Corp tooling: Terraform and Vault for secrets and credential management
  • Azure Networking, Security and Identity: cloud networking, security controls, Entra ID, RBAC and access design
  • Cloud Automation: Python, Bash and Power Shell
  • Azure Functions, Key Vault, Backups and Cloud Storage
  • Azure Integration: Logic Apps, API Management and Microservices
  • Cloud Identity, Governance, Licensing and Azure AD
  • Azure Databases including Postgre SQL

What's in it for you?

  • Be part of a team that leveragesmoderntechnologies tosolve real problems and provides top level of customer satisfaction
  • Work with a Microsoft Partner of the Year award winner with multiple specialisations
  • Besupported by experienced peers and leaders thatvalue technicalexpertise andencourage innovation, with clear career pathways and ongoing learning
  • Enjoy a supportive workplace that promotes inclusion, flexibility, diversity, and celebrates differences.
  • Take advantage of largely workingfrom home in our remote/hybrid workplace and enjoy the flexibility to balance your life
  • Thrive in a community with strong values#Be True #Team Up #Stand Out #Think Ahead #Fear Less Achieve More
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Principal Engineer – Cloud & DevOps in Sydney employer: Lab3

Lab3 is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation and technical expertise are highly valued. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have access to clear career pathways and ongoing learning opportunities while working alongside experienced peers in a supportive and inclusive culture. Enjoy the flexibility of a remote/hybrid workplace, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life effectively.

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Contact Details:

Lab3 Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Principal Engineer – Cloud & DevOps in Sydney

Microsoft Azure
Infrastructure as Code
Terraform
Kubernetes (AKS)
Azure DevOps
GitHub
Cloud Automation