Platform Engineer Control Plane

Job Description Join NCS Australia as a Platform Engineer focused on the Control Plane for our landmark "Telco of the Future" program. This high‑impact, client‑facing role involves designing, building, and operating the central nervous system for our entire container platform using AWS, Kubernetes (EKS), and Golang. Your mission is to build the intelligent control plane that manages the platform as a service, creating self‑healing, automated logic that bridges development and operations. You will empower client product teams to move with speed and confidence by codifying and managing core platform functions from networking to security to deployment. The impact is delivered through deep technical ownership: building custom Golang operators to act as the brain of the control plane, automating complex cloud and Kubernetes resource management, architecting secure EKS clusters, developing REST APIs for GitOps workflows, and defining GitOps standards (Argo CD, Kustomize) that govern the ecosystem. Qualifications AWS & EKS Expertise : Proven experience architecting, provisioning, and administering AWS EKS clusters aligned with the Well‑Architected Framework. Infrastructure as Code : Experience translating cloud infrastructure best practices into code (using tools other than Terraform). Kubernetes Control Plane : Deep hands‑on K8s administration experience focusing on defining and enforcing platform rules (network policies, security controls, resource constraints). Golang or Python Development : Strong software engineering skills building automation or operators in Golang or Python to automate cloud and Kubernetes tasks. API Development : Ability to build and maintain clean, modular, and testable REST APIs, especially for GitOps workflows and automation. Platform Tooling : Experience deploying and managing core K8s components like Ingress Controllers, Gateway API, External DNS, and Cert Manager. GitOps – Argo CD : Hands‑on experience defining and managing Argo CD applications. GitOps – Kustomize : Proficiency with Kustomize for GitOps manifests, including converting Helm charts to Kustomize. Observability : Familiarity with implementing observability tooling (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK) and codifying dynamic alerting. Collaborative Problem‑Solver : Passion for automation and platform engineering combined with strong troubleshooting skills and excellent communication in an agile environment. Additional Information NCS Australia is where you can feel at home, nurturing your talents and skills as we make tomorrow together, one day at a time. Our benefits include paid parental leave, initiatives focused on your well‑being, discounted health insurance, and discounts on various products and services. We also regularly recognise and reward high performance and are committed to your career development through our Capability Fingerprint, industry and partner training programs, special interest groups, and an AI‑driven learning platform. Employment Details Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Information Technology Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting EEO Statement NCS Australia is an equal‑opportunity employer, and we take pride in our commitment to valuing and supporting our people and the communities we serve. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Veterans, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. At NCS Australia, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply. To be eligible for a position with us, applicants will need to have valid work rights for Australia and be willing to undergo a comprehensive background checking process, including probity and police checks. #J-18808-Ljbffr