Job Description
The Pepperstone story started in 2010. We know what it’s like to trade the world’s markets. Our team describes us as a place for the curious and the driven, and we like to do things a little differently; as a transformative global fintech we’re digital, nimble, connected, and united in our vision to create a better way to trade.
We thrive on progress – for our clients and for ourselves. Our organizational culture is ever-evolving, vibrant, diverse, global and results focused. You’ll find our 350+ team currently across 9 locations and various time zones.
The Role:
We’re looking for a seasoned Cloud Engineer to join our IT team and help us build efficient and scalable cloud solutions for Pepperstone. Based in Melbourne, you’ll work closely with our Cloud Engineering team lead and be the go-to person for all things related to cloud technology and CI/CD Pipelines. Your role will involve guiding and supporting other engineers, as well as promoting the use of best practices across the organization.
As a senior member of the team, you’ll be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining our cloud-based systems and services. We value open communication and teamwork, and your contributions will be crucial in ensuring the smooth operation of our cloud infrastructure.
Your day-day responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement cloud solutions that provide resilient architectures, scalability and reliability
- Lead the design and management of cloud infrastructure through CI/CD pipelines and automation
- Work alongside the Cloud Engineering Team Lead to lead the implementation and execution of DevOps practices and tools including version control, code reviews, automated testing and containerization
- Develop automation strategies to monitor and adjust performant cloud solutions
- Develop and maintain data security processes to ensure networks, data stores, and applications remain secure
- Lead technical problem solving and provide technical guidance to other engineers
- Mentor junior engineers and train them on cloud technologies and tools
About You:
- Minimum requirement of 3+ years of experience in a leadership role within development operations
- Proven capability to effectively manage and drive organizational change (technical)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present to and influence stakeholders at various levels
- Proficiency in build and release pipelines, Blue/Green deployment, and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
- Expertise in designing and overseeing cloud architectures, applications, and services
- Excellent working knowledge of AWS and other relevant cloud technologies
- Thorough understanding of automation, orchestration, and container technologies, such as Terraform, Ansible and ECS/EKS.
- Extensive experience and comprehensive knowledge of cloud architecture and technologies
- Proficient in utilizing cloud engineering and DevOps best practices for designing, deploying, and maintaining solutions
- Commitment to ongoing learning and development by staying up to date with cloud industry trends, technologies and market changes
- Current and full working rights in Australia.
Why you will enjoy working with us:
- Competitive salary structure including company bonus scheme
- Genuinely collaborative and friendly culture
- Flexible and hybrid working
- Remote working option – work from anywhere for up to 6 weeks per year, in addition to hybrid working as standard
- Ongoing personal development & learning opportunities
- 15 weeks paid primary carers parental leave & 4 weeks paid secondary carers leave
- 3 paid volunteering days per year & Workplace Giving Program
- Frequent events and celebrations including a standard weekly social
- Beautifully renovated large office at Collins Square – 727 Collins Street, Melbourne
- Best in class end of trip facilities including bicycle parking, change rooms & showers
- A full stocked kitchen, onsite coffee machines with locally sourced coffee beans (this is Melbourne after all) and curated specialty teas
