DevOps Engineer in Melbourne

DevOps Engineer job description

As a core member of the infrastructure and engineering team, the DevOps Engineer plays a crucial role in bridging development and operations to improve deployment frequency, system reliability, and scalability. This role is central to building and maintaining efficient CI/CD pipelines, automating processes, and ensuring robust infrastructure.

DevOps Engineer duties and responsibilities of the job

Key responsibilities of a typical DevOps Engineer specialising in Infrastructure and Engineering include:

Designing, implementing, and managing CI/CD pipelines to support efficient and secure software delivery

Automating infrastructure provisioning and configuration using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or similar

Monitoring system performance, identifying bottlenecks, and optimising cloud and on-prem environments

Collaborating with development teams to ensure operational considerations are integrated into the software lifecycle

Maintaining and improving infrastructure-as-code and containerisation practices (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)

Ensuring high availability, scalability, and disaster recovery capabilities across systems

Managing cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), including cost optimisation and security controls

Implementing and maintaining observability tools for logging, monitoring, and alerting (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK)

Writing automation and troubleshooting scripts (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell)

Managing multiple environments (e.g., dev, staging, production) and supporting release management processes

Conducting root cause analysis of incidents and implementing preventive solutions

Supporting the implementation of DevSecOps practices to ensure secure delivery pipelines

This role suits technically skilled professionals with a strong foundation in systems engineering, automation, and cloud infrastructure, as well as a collaborative mindset that thrives in fast-paced, cross-functional environments.

Typical DevOps Engineer job qualifications and requirements

A degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field is typically required, along with hands-on experience in DevOps engineering, systems administration, or cloud infrastructure. Certifications such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Microsoft Azure DevOps, or Kubernetes Administrator are highly regarded.

Key skills and attributes for success in this role include:

Strong experience with CI/CD tools and automation (e.g. Jenkins, GitLab, Ansible, Terraform)

Solid understanding of cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, Azure, GCP) and infrastructure as code

Experience with monitoring, logging, and alerting tools (e.g. Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, CloudWatch)

Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell

Familiarity with containerisation tools (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes)

Understanding of DevSecOps principles and integrating security into pipelines

Proficiency with Git and source control workflows (e.g. branching strategies, pull requests)

Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to system reliability

Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams

Clear communication skills and a focus on continuous improvement

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Salary for DevOps Engineer in Melbourne

137550 - 185850

25th Percentile

137550

The candidate has little or no prior experience in the position and is still developing relevant skills.

50th Percentile

162225

The candidate has an average level of experience and has most of the necessary skills.

75th Percentile

185850

The candidate has above-average experience, has most or all the necessary skills and may have specialised qualifications.

Salary range based on three percentiles The starting salaries represent gross yearly salaries. They do not include bonuses, benefits or superannuation.

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