Platform Engineer/DevOps Engineer

At NCS Australia, we believe in doing technology services better. Our commitment to quality, focus on people, and willingness to challenge traditional thinking set us apart. We partner with clients and communities to build tomorrow together. We are committed to creating an environment that prioritises innovation, collaboration, and purposeful work. Our diverse team is empowered to make a meaningful impact with curiosity, creativity and resilience to shape better outcomes. Job Description Platform/DevOps Engineer – Build and operate a scalable, secure, and automated container platform on AWS using Kubernetes and Golang. You’ll be part of a high‑impact team that’s building Infrastructure and Container Platform as a Service, codifying best practices, and enabling product teams to move fast with confidence. Key Responsibilities AWS & Infrastructure Automation: Architect and provision EKS clusters aligned with the AWS Well‑Architected Framework; Design and implement secure, scalable networking (VPCs, subnets, routing); Build infrastructure provisioning and management services using code (not Terraform). Kubernetes Platform Engineering: Administer and operate Kubernetes/EKS clusters as a managed platform; Define and enforce network policies, security controls, and resource constraints; Deploy and manage platform components: Ingress Controller, Gateway API, External DNS, Cert Manager; Implement observability tooling (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK) and codify dynamic alerting. Golang Development: Build Golang operators to automate cloud infra and Kubernetes resource management; Develop REST APIs for GitOps workflows, product configuration, and automation bots; Write clean, modular, and testable code with strong engineering practices. GitOps & CI/CD: Define and manage Argo CD applications using Kustomize (Helm‑to‑Kustomize migration experience preferred); Codify GitOps standards and automate application onboarding. Cloud Native Tooling: Work with technologies like Istio, Crossplane, Vault, OPA/Kyverno, Operator SDK; Build secure Docker images and contribute to platform automation. Qualifications AWS & EKS: Proven experience setting up and administering AWS EKS clusters following the Well‑Architected Framework; Strong understanding of AWS networking, VPC design, and security best practices; Experience translating cloud infrastructure best practices into code (using tools other than Terraform). Kubernetes / EKS Platform: Hands‑on Kubernetes administration experience, ideally in a platform‑as‑a‑service context; Ability to define and enforce Kubernetes network policies, security controls, and resource constraints; Experience deploying and managing Ingress Controllers, Gateway API, External DNS, and Cert Manager; Familiarity with observability tooling (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack). Golang & Software Engineering: Proficiency in software engineering (any language) with a strong willingness to learn Golang; Experience with unit and integration testing, clean code principles, and modular design; Ability to build and maintain REST APIs; Experience building Golang operators for automating cloud infrastructure and Kubernetes platforms; Experience developing Golang APIs for GitOps workflows. GitOps & CI/CD: Hands‑on experience with Argo CD, including defining and managing Argo CD applications; Proficiency with Kustomize for GitOps manifests; Familiarity with GitOps principles and workflows. Docker & Containerization: Experience building secure Docker images following container security best practices. Cloud Native Technologies (Preferred): Exposure to Istio, Gateway API, External DNS, Cert Manager; Experience with Prometheus, Grafana, and observability stacks; Familiarity with operator frameworks (Kubebuilder, Operator SDK); Knowledge of Crossplane, OPA/Kyverno, Vault; Some experience with Terraform for platform bootstrapping. General & Soft Skills: Strong problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills; Ability to work collaboratively in a cross‑functional, agile team environment; Excellent communication skills; Passion for automation, platform engineering, and continuous improvement; Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and best practices. Work Rights and Background Checks 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. EEO Statement NCS Australia is an equal‑opportunity employer. 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. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr