Cloud Technical Lead

at  Reserve Bank of Australia

• Join the Bank at a time of transformation
• Fixed term contract till April 2026
  More flexibility, less one-size-fits-all

RBA is currently seeking a Cloud Technical Lead to join our Platform Engineering team in IT for a fixed term contract till April 2026. The role will focus on cloud and infrastructure, cyber security and platform integration. Over and above this, you will:

• Deliver and deploy complex solutions in line with quality, scope and time constraints.
• Provide high level of technical expertise, working across a multitude of cloud infrastructure, security, systems and application platforms to plan, install, configure and support customer environments.
• Implement cloud infrastructure, systems and application solutions and services with focus on CI/CD and automation tasks to treat Infrastructure as Code.
• Assist in driving change and improving the standard of code and engineering practice in the team. Automation should be the key focus to all solutions implemented in customer environments.
• Collaborate with other Engineers to ensure standards and best practice are maintained.

Key Responsibilities

• Work as part of the Platform Engineering team to support and improve Bank platforms through problem resolution, debugging, and system enhancements.
• Ensure that the Platform Engineering development standards are maintained and participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and best practice.
• Maintain a working knowledge of the IT Infrastructure platforms, tools, software packages used, and ensure all system documentation complies with relevant IT Standards.
• Perform analysis and design of new platform solutions, undertake scripting / programming tasks, and ensure that solutions are adequately tested.
• Undertake relevant research including the evaluation of new software, tools, and techniques ensuring they meet the Bank’s enterprise architecture and standards.
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders to refine business and IT requirements and promote the implementation and adoption of the automation technologies.
• Champion the development, design, and delivery of software defined infrastructure initiatives to improve IT Infrastructure operational efficiency, security, and stability

Skills & experience

• 3-5 years previous enterprise engineering experience with 3 years experience working with Azure.
• Experience and confidence in a customer facing consulting or engineering role with strong technical presence and confidence.
• Experience in Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Experience supporting multiple customers across multiple platforms.
• Experience using tooling and scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash, Git, ARM, Azure Devops, and Terraform.

Be More
Working for an organisation that truly makes a difference to the people of Australia, we can offer development and career opportunities in a collaborative environment that supports your growth, wellbeing and promotes flexibility. Your individual growth and success drives the Bank forward as an organisation. Be more means you can do more, for yourself and for Australia.
Why RBA?
Through the pursuit of national economic policy objectives and associated activities in financial markets and banking, the RBA makes an important contribution to the Australian economy. We also issue Australia’s banknotes and operates infrastructure critical to the payments system, all of which contribute to the welfare of the Australian people.
Made up of specialists across a wide range of fields, our people have a critical role to play in achieving these objectives, whether directly or in a supporting capacity. As a values driven organisation, our people conduct themselves with a high degree of integrity, while striving for excellence in the work they perform and the outcomes they achieve. We encourage intelligent inquiry and we treat one another with respect, while promoting the public interest through our efforts.
Your application should include a resume detailing your experience and qualifications.
The Reserve Bank of Australia is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from experienced candidates seeking workplace flexibility.
Few places give you the balance of professional challenge and a management culture that not only supports but encourages you to live a full life outside of work and be more.
Application Close :
May 28, 2024

RBA is currently seeking a Cloud Technical Lead to join our Platform Engineering team in IT for a fixed term contract till April 2026. The role will focus on cloud and infrastructure, cyber security and platform integration. Over and above this, you will:

• Deliver and deploy complex solutions in line with quality, scope and time constraints.
• Provide high level of technical expertise, working across a multitude of cloud infrastructure, security, systems and application platforms to plan, install, configure and support customer environments.
• Implement cloud infrastructure, systems and application solutions and services with focus on CI/CD and automation tasks to treat Infrastructure as Code.
• Assist in driving change and improving the standard of code and engineering practice in the team. Automation should be the key focus to all solutions implemented in customer environments.
• Collaborate with other Engineers to ensure standards and best practice are maintained

Key Responsibilities

• Work as part of the Platform Engineering team to support and improve Bank platforms through problem resolution, debugging, and system enhancements.
• Ensure that the Platform Engineering development standards are maintained and participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and best practice.
• Maintain a working knowledge of the IT Infrastructure platforms, tools, software packages used, and ensure all system documentation complies with relevant IT Standards.
• Perform analysis and design of new platform solutions, undertake scripting / programming tasks, and ensure that solutions are adequately tested.
• Undertake relevant research including the evaluation of new software, tools, and techniques ensuring they meet the Bank’s enterprise architecture and standards.
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders to refine business and IT requirements and promote the implementation and adoption of the automation technologies.
• Champion the development, design, and delivery of software defined infrastructure initiatives to improve IT Infrastructure operational efficiency, security, and stabilit