Senior Platform Engineer

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A$120,000.00/yr - A$150,000.00/yr

Make The Connection.

Vix Technology is a global leader in providing innovative solutions for public transit, believing that accessibility should be a standard. With over 35 years of experience and systems deployed in more than 200 cities worldwide, we take a modular approach to integrate various partners and technologies, creating best-in-class solutions. Our dynamic team consists of over 450 dedicated professionals across 12 offices globally, spanning APAC, Europe, and North America. We pride ourselves on fostering a flexible and collaborative work environment that empowers our employees to connect and excel.

If you are passionate about making a difference in public transportation and thrive in a team-focused atmosphere, we invite you to apply and contribute to our vision of a more connected world.

Applicants with Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency located in Melbourne are encouraged to apply - unfortunately eligibility for this position is restricted to the above residency status only. Vix encourages in person collaboration, offering a hybrid working pattern that includes 3 days in-office.

Find out more about your new workplace

As a Senior Platform Engineer at Vix Technology, you will be instrumental in designing, building, and maintaining our scalable infrastructure and deployment pipelines. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in CI/CD practices, AWS cloud services, infrastructure-as-code tools such as CDK and Terraform, and Linux system administration. Proficiency in programming languages like Python and TypeScript, along with experience working with tools such as Github, Bitbucket, Conan and Nexus, is preferred.

This role requires advanced technical expertise, leadership in platform tooling and automation, and a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Requirements

What will you be responsible for?

Design & Development

• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for reliable delivery.
• Develop AWS-based infrastructure using CDK and Terraform.
• Create secure, scalable Linux platform solutions.
• Collaborate with developers to improve deployment and monitoring.
• Automate infrastructure and operational tasks.
• Maintain infrastructure documentation and ensure compliance with best practices.
• Ensure software quality through peer reviews and continuous integration
  
  

Agile Planning & Delivery

• Collaborate in Agile ceremonies and break down work items
• Support deployment, integration, testing, and configuration of Vix systems
• Collaborate with leads and product owners to prioritise and resolve issues
• Proactively manage risks and ensure timely delivery of projects.
  
  

Systems Engineering & Support

• Support deployment, integration, testing, and configuration of Vix systems.
• Conduct systems analysis and recommend improvements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve incidents to ensure reliability
  
  

Collaboration & Technical Leadership

• Act as a technical mentor to software engineers and support for professional development
• Promote knowledge sharing and continuous learning
• Model Vix's engineering standards and team values
  
  

What You'll Bring To The Role

Essential:

• Minimum of 5 years experience in software development, including at least 3 years in a senior or lead platform role
• Demonstrated advanced programming skills in one or more core languages (Python, TypeScript, Shell), including relevant frameworks.
• System architecture and design experience, with the ability to build scalable, modular, and maintainable solutions.
• Cloud expertise, particularly in AWS services, deployment, and orchestration.
• DevOps and CI/CD proficiency, including automated build, test, integration, and deployment pipelines.
• Strong testing focus, with experience in unit, integration, and automated testing practices.
• Security-conscious development, applying secure coding standards and data protection principles
  
  

Desirable:

• Time management skills
• Desire to be involved in all aspects of product development
• Positive team player with flexibility in work tasks
• Desire to learn new technologies and skills
• Decision-making ability and responsibility
• Responsiveness to new initiatives and directions
  
  

Personal Attributes

Essential:

• Strong critical thinking and proactive problem-solving skills
• Clear and confident communicator, both written and verbal
• Composed and resilient under pressure
• Supportive team player with mentoring capability
• Committed to continuous learning and professional growth
• Demonstrates integrity, accountability, and reliability
• Organised with effective time management skills
  
  

Benefits

What's in it for you?

Besides the opportunity to work for a global company that is customer and people focused, we offer:

• A supportive culture with great on-site offices
• A focus on learning and development
• A great collaborative team culture
  
  

Sounds good? Then apply now. Get on board today

Add your resume and anything else to showcase why you would be a great addition to our team. No recruitment agencies, please We won't accept any introductions.

Vix Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all people and want to build a workforce as diverse as the community we serve. We aim to have a work environment where everyone feels included and everyone can realise their full potential.Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

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• Employment typeFull-time

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• IndustriesIT Services and IT Consulting

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