Head of Core Platform

Overview Head of Core Platform & Infrastructure Engineering at Bendigo Bank. Join to apply for the Head of Core Platform & Infrastructure Engineering role at Bendigo Bank. Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. About the opportunity Embed scalable processes and shape the engineering strategy to support our Core platforms and shape the future of our technical landscape by developing and executing a comprehensive cloud platform strategy across AWS and GCP. You will get the opportunity to work with the newest technologies, mentor others whilst also having access to learning and development platforms plus the opportunity to get certified in cloud technologies. Our community is a place to thrive in if you enjoy working in a changing environment and thinking of creative solutions. In this role you’ll get to… Lead, mentor, and inspire high-performing teams of platform and infrastructure engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Drive the modernisation of our core infrastructure, ensuring it is scalable, reliable, and secure to handle high-volume traffic and data processing. Champion best practices by establishing a Cloud Centre of Excellence (CCoE) and drive the adoption of automation through Infrastructure as Code (IaC). Oversee the entire lifecycle of our critical systems, including cloud platforms, container orchestration with Kubernetes, databases, and secure networks. Collaborate closely with product development, security, and other departments to ensure our platform meets the needs of the entire organisation. What you’ll bring to the role Demonstrated leadership experience in a senior technology role, with a proven ability to lead, grow, and mentor high-performing engineering teams in a scaled agile environment. Deep, hands-on expertise with public cloud platforms (such as AWS and/or GCP) and an understanding of core services such as storage and networking. A strong background in modern engineering practices, including Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform), CI/CD pipelines, and containerisation technologies (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker). A solid grasp of Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles and experience with modern observability platforms (e.g., Splunk, Datadog, Prometheus). A tertiary qualification in a relevant technical field such as Computer Science or Software Engineering, or equivalent industry experience. 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. Benefits 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr