AddressAt Shine, we develop pragmatic, innovative technology solutions using leading edge technologies and expertise.
But really, everything we build is about people.
Founded in 1998, Shine, is a leading IT consultancy and software development services provider.
We are privately owned with a team of 150+ consultants and engineers, based in Melbourne, Sydney and Canberra.
When you work at Shine, you will work with a team that:
Loves sharing experiences and learning from each other
Is deeply passionate about all things technology
Supports flexible working arrangements
Encourages further learning opportunities
Challenges you – and encourages you to excel
Elevate your DevOps expertise and join us at Shine Solutions as an Associate Principal Engineer, where you will be taking ownership of complex streams of work as you shape technical solutions, you will play a pivotal role in designing, deploying and optimising cloud solutions tailored to our clients' unique requirements. In this role you will be recognised as a respected expert in cloud technologies and DevOps best practices.
You will bring skills and experience such as:
Deep understanding and senior level experience in DevOps roles with a focus on AWS environments
Strong background in Consulting or external stakeholder engagement
Proficiency in core AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, DynamoDB, etc.)
Solid Infrastructure as Code (IaC) experience with tools like AWS CloudFormation, Terraform, or AWS CDK
Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Bamboo, or similar)
Understanding of AWS network configuration and security best practices (VPC, Security Groups, IAM roles/policies)
Prior knowledge of AWS Landing Zone
Experience with event-driven architectures on AWS
Good understanding of database infrastructure management (SQL/NoSQL)
Experience with serverless architectures on AWS (e.g.Lambda, API Gateway)
Strong scripting skills in languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell
Working knowledge of DevOps and Agile methodologies
Any experience with Containerization technologies is desirable
As an Associate Principal Engineer, you will drive the technical decisions, you will be involved in designing, implementing, and managing AWS Cloud Infrastructure, providing input into automated provisioning, Continuous Integration (CI), and Continuous Development (CD) solutions. You'll develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines, automating build, test, and deployment processes, and use tools like CloudFormation, Terraform, and CDK for infrastructure orchestration. Additionally, you'll create and maintain detailed technical design documents, develop and execute test plans, create change management procedures, provide support during implementation phases, and work closely with development teams to integrate DevOps and DevSecOps best practices.
We put people first. And it pays off.
At Shine, Integrity is more than just a platitude. It’s ingrained in all that we do - from our carbon neutral footprint, to our philanthropic activities to conducting regular reviews of our actions to ensure that we foster a diverse and inclusive workplace.
We value diversity, equity, and inclusion at Shine. We believe that creating a diverse team, which includes individuals from different backgrounds and with varying experiences, skills, and perspectives, will drive innovation, creativity, and success.
We’ve created a working environment that respects and nurtures technologists. Our staff engagement rates are significantly higher than industry averages. Our average tenure is also longer. And our staff turnover is lower.
In fact, our engagement rate of 85% places Shine in the top 10% of Professional Services Organisations globally.
How do we do it? By putting you first – always.
What else can you expect?
On top of our one-of-a-kind culture, you’ll also enjoy some tangible perks like:
5 days of learning leave along with funding for approved training programs and certifications, such as AWS and GCP
Knowledge Sharing Bonuses ($250 - $1600) to share your expertise on our blog, at team forums and industry events
Biennial Tech Allowance (in addition to your work issued tech)
$5000 Referral Bonus (on a successful hire referred by a Shiner)
Access to online training modules to keep abreast of the latest technologies
Lifestyle leave - you can buy extra annual leave each year, out of pre-tax income
Access to an EAP (Employee Assistance Program) for confidential counselling sessions
We are a certified Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to respond to every applicant.
If you’re looking to work for leaders in technology solutions who put People First, you’ve found a match!
