At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and support secure Azure cloud infrastructure for critical transport systems.
- Company: Leading government organisation with a focus on innovation and collaboration.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, hybrid work flexibility, and potential contract extensions.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace that values different voices and experiences.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on public service delivery while working with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: 6+ years in Azure Cloud, strong DevOps skills, and excellent communication.
The predicted salary is between 72000 - 88000 $ per year.
Overview
We’re seeking an experienced Principal Platform Engineer to join a leading government organisation on a high-profile program of work.
This is a senior hands-on role for a cloud specialist who can design, implement and support secure, scalable, and automated infrastructure solutions.
You’ll be working within a collaborative systems support team that underpins a range of mission-critical transport and passenger information systems.
This includes supporting live services as well as contributing to upcoming ICT projects.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, deployment, and support of Azure cloud infrastructure, including VMs, storage, networking, and security.
- Build and manage CI/CD pipelines using Azure Dev Ops and Git Hub.
- Implement Infrastructure as Code solutions with Terraform.
- Automate tasks with Power Shell, Python, Kusto Query, and T-SQL.
- Support and integrate with Microsoft 365 and Power Platform services.
- Work with containerisation and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.
- Provide specialist technical support for real-time passenger systems and other critical applications.
- Ensure compliance, monitoring, alerting, and performance tuning across all environments.
- Contribute to documentation, governance, and continual service improvement.
- Participate in an after-hours on-call roster (allowances provided).
- What we’re looking for
- 6 years plus experience in Azure Cloud & Azure Dev Ops Engineer, ideally in transport sector
- Strong technical skills in Azure Cloud, Microsoft 365, Power Platform, and SQL Server.
- Proven experience with automation, Dev Ops practices, monitoring tools (e. g. Grafana), and scripting.
- Familiarity with Docker/Kubernetes for containerised environments.
- Ability to troubleshoot complex issues and provide clear technical advice.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Relevant Microsoft certifications (highly regarded).
- What’s on offer
- Initial 12 month contract with extensions likely.
- Brisbane CBD location with hybrid flexibility.
- Work on critical cloud platforms that directly impact service delivery for the public.
- Competitive daily rate + allowances for on-call work.
How to apply
To apply, please upload your resume in word format, or email jessica. mai@hudson. com with the REF#246798 for any queries.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Hudson is committed to helping you find a workplace where you feel respected, supported, and free to thrive.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences—because when different voices come together, amazing things happen.
Casual
Loading: Please note for all Australian based contract and temporary roles only, the pay rate is inclusive of mandatory 25% casual loading.
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