Senior DevOps Engineer
Senior DevOps Engineer
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Job Description
Who we are
Vector is collaborating with AWS and other leading global technology firms right here in New Zealand to work on projects that are leading the way on some of the biggest global energy challenges. In 2020 an alliance was formed between Vector and Amazon Web Services (AWS) to codevelop a cloud native data platform: Diverge. This team has evolved to become Vector Technology Services (VTS); a subsidiary of Vector New Zealands largest distributor of electricity and gas.
Through our strategy of delivering commercially valuable cloud native platforms that solve real problems right now while primed for rapid evolution in the future we work to deliver on our vision of creating a new energy future with the following considerations:
- Decarbonisation Decentralisation Democratisation Digitalisation
About the role
Due to continued success were looking to expand our DevOps capability. As our new DevOps Engineer you will support both BAU operations and drive key projects that enhance it. Our current focus is rearchitecting Divergeour core platformto streamline how we build test integrate and deploy code. This transformation aims to improve scalability speed up delivery and boost release confidence.
Youll help drive this change by improving pipelines tightening feedback loops and ensuring our platform stays fast safe and reliable as we scale. Working across squads youll troubleshoot issues remove blockers and share knowledge to support continuous improvement.
What Youll Be Doing
- Rearchitecting and maintaining CI/CD pipelines driving improvements in build speed testing and deployment.
- Supporting development squads in delivering new features quickly and safely troubleshooting build and pipeline issues.
- Helping to unify how all parts of Diverge are integrated and tested giving teams faster feedback loops.
- Collaborating in a culture that prioritises knowledge sharing transparency and continuous learning.
- Mentoring engineers promoting DevOps best practices and driving adoption of new tools and ways of working.
- Identifying and closing testing gaps to improve deployment safety and confidence.
Who are we looking for
- DevOps & CI/CD: A track record of success in an similar DevOps Engineer role with deep knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines (Java/Python preferred) with handson experience using related tools.
- Cloud & AWS: Proficient in AWS services including Kubernetes Lambda Docker DynamoDB IAM and S3. Understanding how to architect and implement serverless solutions using AWS with GitLab administration a big plus!
- Agile Delivery:
Strong understanding of Agile methodologies (e.g. Scrum) with the ability to break down complex tasks estimate effort and deliver iteratively. Your experience will be key in translating complex work into manageable pieces and supporting accurate estimations. - Testing & Automation: Experience with TDD/BDD and automated testing across build pipelines. Familiarity with monitoring tools like New Relic is a bonus.
- Ownership Mentorship and Collaboration: As this role sits outside of squads youll need to be a selfstarter who takes ownership of your daytoday. Strong interpersonal skills are essential along with the ability to mentor junior team members and promote a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing.
Why VTS
Whether its the opportunity to work on challenges on a truly global scale in collaboration with the leading technology firms or to build a legacy for Auckland and New Zealand through your work; or perhaps to work in an innovative and transformative sector or our commitment to supporting your development theres a myriad of reasons to choose a career with VTS.
The Diverge Platform
- Is a customisable managed softwareasaservice platform; for energy data ingestion processing insights generation and data delivery.
- Is cloud native composed entirely of AWS serverless services which bring cloud native scalability reliability and resilience to this mission critical enterprise system.
- Is deployed and managed through infrastructureascode automated software release and service orchestration.
- Performs streaming data processing in state temporal sequence and data dependency aware pipelines.
Find out more about working at VTS here.
What else do we offer
- An engineerled culture that emphasises eXtreme Programming (XP) techniques like TDD and pair programming.
- Meaningful complex challenges that look to solve real world problems
- Stable productfocussed teams
- Flexibility including the choice of working from home a couple of days a week and flexible start and finish times so you can balance work and life
- Health and wellbeing support
- Great benefits that reflect the importance of family
Apply with us today!
Interviews may be held as applications are received so dont hesitate to apply.
Vector engages a workforce made up of people and teams with diverse skills values backgrounds and experiences. We respect and value people who are different from each other including gender ethnicity disability age sexual orientation race and religion. We are proud of what we have achieved so far:
- First corporate Living Wage Accredited employer
- First Accessibility Tick employer
- Rainbow Tick accredited
If you require assistance or accessibility support from us during the application and selection process please do get in touch with us on.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
