Job Description
/n /n Senior AWS Platform Software Engineer | Multiple locations | Baseline /n Senior AWS Platform Software Engineer /n

Location:
QLD/WA/ACT/VIC/NSW/NT/SA/TAS (Hybrid). /n What to Submit /n 1. A tailored resume in docx format /n 2. Individual responses to each criterion (maximum 3000 characters per criterion) /n RFQ Details /n
- Citizenship: Australian citizenship is required. /n
- RFQ ID: LH-08491 /n
- Agency: Department of Health, Disability and Ageing /n
- Closing Date: Sunday, 15 November 2026
• 11:59pm, Canberra time (Australia/Sydney) /n
- Estimated Start Date: Tuesday, 01 December 2026 /n
- Initial Contract Duration: 12 months /n
- Extension Term: 12 months /n
- Number of Extensions: 2 /n
- Experience Level: Senior
- EL1 equivalent /n
- Security Clearance: Must be able to obtain Baseline /n
- Location of Work: QLD, WA, ACT, VIC, NSW, NT, SA, TAS /n
- Working Arrangements: Hybrid /n
- Maximum Hours: 40 hours per week /n Job Details /n Software Engineers have experience overseeing software development projects, writing optimised code, and provide technical leadership to a team of software engineers. They are responsible for the quality and functionality of the software produced by their team. /n Key Duties and Responsibilities /n
- Manage and maintain AWS infrastructure operations, ensuring the on-going performance, availability, security and reliability. /n
- Administer and maintain Amazon EKS and Kubernetes environments, including cluster upgrades, node group management, patching and vulnerability remediation. /n
- Develop and implement infrastructure automation to streamline operational processes, reduce manual intervention and improve platform efficiency, including automated patching and backups /n
- Monitor and optimise platform performance,



capacity, scalability and resource utilisation, identifying opportunities to improve resilience and manage AWS infrastructure costs. /n
- Maintain and enhance monitoring, logging and observability capabilities using tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, Amazon CloudWatch and Dynatrace /n
- Implement and maintain AWS security controls, including Web Application Firewall (WAF), IAM, IRSA, RBAC and secrets management, ensuring alignment with applicable security and governance requirements. /n
- Maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and ArgoCD to support secure, consistent and reliable application deployments. /n
- Investigate and resolve infrastructure incidents, technical defects and performance issues, undertaking root cause analysis and implementing preventative improvements. /n Technical Skills /n
- A minimum of three years’ demonstrated hands-on experience in AWS cloud infrastructure engineering and operational support, preferably within complex enterprise or production environments. /n
- Strong technical expertise and hands-on experience with Amazon EKS and Kubernetes, including cluster administration, upgrades, troubleshooting, patching and performance optimisation. /n
- Demonstrated experience in infrastructure automation and cloud engineering practices, with the ability to implement reliable, secure and effective operational solutions. /n




- Sound knowledge of AWS security architecture and controls, including IAM, IRSA, RBAC, WAF, secrets management and vulnerability management. /n
- Experience implementing and supporting CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, Argo CD or comparable deployment technologies. /n
- Practical experience with monitoring, logging and observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, Amazon CloudWatch or Dynatrace. /n
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities, including experience managing production incidents, undertaking root cause analysis and supporting service recovery. /n
- Well-developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary technical and security teams. /n
- Experience supporting business-critical cloud platforms within Australian Government or similarly regulated environments. /n
- Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code technologies, including Terraform or AWS CloudFormation. /n
- Knowledge of GitOps practices and automated deployment methodologies. /n
- Understanding of Australian Government cybersecurity requirements, including the Information Security Manual (ISM) and Essential Eight. /n
- Relevant AWS or Kubernetes certifications, such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer or Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA). /n
- Experience supporting major platform releases, security remediation and infrastructure improvement initiatives. /n Selection Criteria /n Essential criteria /n 1. Extent to which the proposed candidate's CV meets the requirements as set out in the Key duties and responsibilities section of this RFQ Wh

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