Senior DevOps Engineer

As a Senior DevOps Engineer at Bendigo Bank, you will be at the core of our engineering capability. You will build, secure, and operate the state-of-the-art platforms and pipelines that enable us to ship high-quality software, safely and at speed. Blending deep expertise in both software and cloud engineering, you will automate everything you can, design for ultimate reliability, and simplify the development lifecycle for our product teams. This is a critical role in delivering exceptional value to our customers and communities and contributing to their prosperity. In this role you’ll get to… Utilise Infrastructure-as-Code and CI/CD pipelines to design, implement, and operate secure, scalable cloud resources across all environments on AWS and GCP.Holistically engineer and manage our Kubernetes platforms (EKS and GKE) at scale, covering their entire lifecycle including provisioning, upgrades, security hardening, performance tuning, and the management of core controllers, services, and policies.Own and enhance our GitLab CI/CD pipelines from commit to production, embedding security (SAST/DAST/SCA, container scanning), quality, and automation to enable efficient and secure deployments.Ensure the resilience and reliability of our core platforms by being accountable during operational events and incidents, managing risks, and using these opportunities to implement systemic improvements and build resilient patterns into our architecture.Collaborate with application teams and key stakeholders across the Technology division, including teams like Security, Data and AI, SRE, and Cloud to deliver robust and integrated platform solutions.Leverage our AI platform to innovate and find opportunities that improve our products, services, and the overall developer experience. What you’ll bring to the role To be successful in the role you will have: … Deep knowledge of cloud architecture and hands-on operational experience with AWS and/or GCP.Strong hands-on experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), with a preference for Terraform.Expertise in containerisation with Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes (EKS/GKE), including ecosystem tools like Helm, in large-scale production environments.Proven experience building and managing CI/CD pipelines using GitLab, implementing GitOps principles with ArgoCD, and managing artifacts with registries like JFrog Artifactory.Proficiency in at least one scripting or programming language such as Python, Go, Bash, or TypeScript.A platform engineering mindset with a solid understanding of testing, automation, security, and delivering a seamless developer experience.Familiarity with modern AI concepts, including Large Language Models (LLMs) and agent-based systems, would be a significant advantage. So, why work with us? Want big impact that matters? Here, you’ll know your work directly benefits the customers and communities we all serve.Want to be more than just a number? Join a team that truly values you – and that gets more and more diverse every day.Want career opportunity AND flexibility? Achieve both here, where we know that balance and progression go hand in hand. You’ll also get access to a great range of benefits, including: Hybrid work? Flexible hours? A compressed work week? Our flexible work options are designed to suit your life. We offer flexible work options that put our people first, working in a hybrid model with a minimum local Head Office attendance requirement determined by your Leader, to find a rhythm that works best for you and your team. We believe that coming into the office some of the time is the best way to learn, stay connected and collaborate effectively, especially for key activities like team days, 1:1s, and town halls.Health and well-being support, including discounted gym memberships, private health insurance options, and our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your immediate family members.Take your learning to the next level through opportunities like our corporate university ‘BEN U’ or at an external provider of your choice. We’re making better, bigger. And we’ll get there with you Could you be our newest team member? Now’s the time to set your sights even higher – on the future you and the future career you deserve. Please note shortlisting and interviews may take place prior to the advertised close date, so don't delay apply now! We believe a diverse workforce supported by an inclusive culture is central to our success and we actively encourage applications from those who bring diversity of thought to our business. We support candidate requests for adjustment to accommodate an illness, injury, or disability to equitably participate in the selection process. Still in two minds? Research suggests 60% of women and underrepresented groups might stop here, even after getting as far as drafting an application. We believe that diversity makes every team stronger, so even if you don’t tick every box we still want to see your application! We love the support recruitment agencies give our businesses every day, however, we have got this. Our superstar talent advisors will reach out to our fabulous panel if we need a helping hand. If you're already part of Bendigo Bank (including Community Banks), you'll need to apply through People Hub to submit a valid application. We’re keen to support you with the next step in your career. This role will be located in our brand new state of the art offices at: 555 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000