Site Reliability Engineer - 12 month contract

Energy Australia seeks a Site Reliability Engineer for a 12-month contract in Victoria, Australia. The role focuses on implementing SRE best practices, automating operations, and supporting AWS infrastructure. Key skills include AWS services, scripting (Python, JavaScript), and proficiency in Terraform. The position emphasizes collaboration, continuous improvement, and offers benefits like flexible working and a supportive company culture.
About the Role – 12 month fixed term contract

To drive the adoption of Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) best practice and help teams who are dealing with conventional operating models prioritise their shift to automating production and embracing SRE principles. Responsibilities include:
• Ensure technical solutions are aligned to the EA’s architectural principles, designs and Non-Functional Requirements
• Work to automate and streamline our operations process
• Troubleshooting issues in our non-prod and production AWS environments
• Supporting other engineering teams in the provisioning and deliver of scalable, reliable and cost-effective infrastructure services
• Contribute to a continuous improvement departmental strategy

About the opportunity:

Designing and deploying automation solutions to build on expertise from teams’ systems/operations, cloud infrastructure (AWS), build and release engineering, software development and stress/load testing to make sure our services are available, cost optimised and fit for purpose early in the development lifecycle. Your collaborative style will leverage these essential skills needed;
• Collaborating respectfully and openly with your direct team and cross-functional support teams
• Excellent communicator with a passion for continuous improvement and fit for purpose innovations
• Strong technical skills and experience across;
• AWS services, Scripting using Unix Shell, Python, JavaScript, PowerShell
• Proficiency in one or more of the following development languages: Python, JavaScript/TypeScript
• Proficiency in Unix Shell and/or PowerShell
• Proficiency in Terraform with the use of modules, remote states, AWS providers
• Multi-cloud experience or across at least one of AWS, Azure will be highly sought

How to Apply

If you’re ready to ‘light the way’ towards your next career move, click the 'Apply’ button to submit a confidential application. For any questions, please reach out to Jock Clydesdale, Talent Acquisition Partner @ jock.clydesdale@energyaustralia.com.au

Why Us:

At EnergyAustralia, we are committed to providing an inclusive culture so our employees can bring their whole selves to work and have a sense of belonging. As an employee you can enjoy such benefits as:
• Employee discount on your electricity and gas, discounts on major brands and products
• Energise Program - flexible working that is team centric enabling all individuals to agree and succeed together
• Excellent company culture, down-to-earth and friendly organisation - be authentic, bring your whole self to work!
• 2 paid recharge days
• State-of-the-art Melbourne office, stunning views only 3-4 minute walk from Southern Cross station
• Inhouse Café and Onsite Tech Bar

We’re committed to providing an inclusive culture so our employees can bring their whole selves to work and have a sense of belonging. From our PRISM network that creates a positive culture for LGBTQ+ employees to our Reconciliation Action Plan that has commitments to strengthen relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and organisations, it’s a workplace where everyone’s welcome.