Senior Devops Engineer, Perth

Senior DevOps Engineer – Perth, Australia

Rio Tinto is building a world-class Digital Products capability.

Within our company-wide Information Systems & Technology function, we are establishing an internal software development and delivery team focused on high-value and strategic products for Rio Tinto’s digital transformation.

We are recruiting for junior, experienced, and leadership roles to create this team, capable of scaling as we shift our technology landscape to products and platforms. We are fostering a culture that is value-driven, diverse and inclusive, innovative and fun, with challenging problems and opportunities to solve.

About The Role

We seek a Senior DevOps Engineer who will be responsible for maintaining secure configurations for a portfolio of software applications and ensuring all requirements for continuous deployments and integrations are met.

Currently, our Enablement Team collaborates across projects using various technologies with complex design needs. We have a fun and inclusive team environment that thrives on daily collaboration. We value diverse perspectives brought together to solve problems.

We are looking for someone with initiative who can provide innovative designs that align with the defined architectural guardrails. You will participate in different projects and be part of a multicultural team. You’ll be a collaborator, passionate about programming and focused on delivering the best user experience. Excellent communication and time management skills are essential, along with adaptability and a growth mindset.

The Senior DevOps Engineer will be responsible for providing accurate responses to support requests, including deploying systems, making system modifications, developing solution-specific enhancements, manipulating data, reconfiguring systems, changing operating procedures, training users, producing additional documentation, or escalating requests. They will ensure all work is conducted and documented according to required standards, methods, and procedures.

We are looking for someone who can build professional relationships with key stakeholders within the company, with the ability to understand complex problems and focus on the best solutions aligned with business needs. You will be exposed to a variety of challenges, from technical solutions and design to improving service delivery from an end-to-end perspective.

Responsibilities

If you meet some of these requirements, but not all, we encourage you to submit your application.

• The Senior DevOps Engineer assists the team in developing designs and specifications based on project requirements for multiple products in the Digital Products portfolio.
• Builds and manages cloud services and related software, specifically Azure, AWS, GitHub, Artifactory, ADO.
• Consults with project and product teams on the best use of cloud services.
• Manages and operates Windows and Linux-based systems.
• Builds out new cloud infrastructure (IaC based Bicep or Terraform).
• Maintains cloud infrastructure by following site reliability engineering (SRE) principles.
• Implements and shares DevOps culture across delivery teams and the broader business.
• Builds and deploys system improvement ideas.
• Responsible for the Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery process.
• Works with developers to streamline application delivery processes.
• Documents existing processes.
• Applies effective communication skills with team and client interaction.
• Actively involved in regular project planning activities.
• Works closely with the development team to support product delivery by automating processes on the platform and application layers.
• Works with project stakeholders to create status reports, identify requirements and risks on the project.
• Coaches and mentors team members.
• May provide line management for junior and senior DevOps Engineers, including nurturing talent, skills progression, managing performance, and building team cohesiveness and engagement.

Core Competencies Essential

• Bachelor’s degree level or a relevant professional qualification, e.g., Bachelor of IT, Computer Science, Software Engineering.
• Awareness of critical DevOps and Agile principles and best practices, with a demonstrated ability and openness to working in an agile environment as part of a scrum team.
• Collaborative attitude and the ability to work well with others to achieve a common goal.
• The ability to take initiative and drive results.
• Strong troubleshooting capabilities and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Team leader experience on previous projects.
• Demonstrated experience as a coach and/or mentor.

Strong exposure in any of the below listed tools and technologies:

• Tools: Azure DevOps, Linux, Docker, Dockerswarm, Puppet, Ansible, Terraform, Bicep
• Technologies: Microsoft Azure or Scripting languages: PowerShell, Bash, Python
• Container orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes, VMWare Tanzu, Rancher, Swarm
• Process: ITIL, ITSM

Knowledge of and experience using:

• Cloud: Microsoft Azure, AWS
• IaC: Azure Bicep, Azure ARM, Terraform, AWS CloudFormation
• Configuration management: Puppet, Ansible, PowerShell DSC
• OS: Windows, Linux or Scripting language(s): Bash, PowerShell, Python
• SCM: Azure Repos, GitHub, Bitbucket
• Web and application servers

What we offer

• We offer a range of flexible working and leave options, so you can balance your work and life commitments and interests. Have a conversation with us about how this could work for you, including requests for part time hours.
• Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress.
• An excellent base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program.
• Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family.
• Attractive share ownership plan.
• Extensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging options.
• Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions.
• Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more).
• Domestic relocation if required.

Every Voice Matters

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from diverse cultural backgrounds.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success.

We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.

Apply today if you want to work with the latest technology and innovation, in an environment where we challenge you to drive positive change. Please note, to be successfully considered for this role you must complete all pre-screening questions.

“Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove job postings prior to the stated closing date, therefore, if you are interested in applying for this vacancy, please submit your application as soon as possible.”