Chapter Lead, Automation Development

**Chapter Lead, Automation Development**:
**Date**:4 Feb 2025

**Location**: Macquarie Park, Australia

**Company**:Singtel Group

**Chapter Lead, Automation Development**

At Optus Administration Pty Ltd, we have an ambitious goal to be Australia's most loved everyday brand.

As Chapter Lead, Automation Development, you will lead a team of developers with diverse experience levels, driving best practices in automation, DevOps, and software development. You will be responsible for mentoring and equipping your team with the skills and tools needed to deliver high-quality automation solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives. This role requires a strong technical background in programming, cloud platforms, and CI/CD, combined with hands-on leadership in Agile methodologies. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, set development standards, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. Your expertise will be crucial in guiding automation strategies, optimizing processes, and supporting squads in delivering key initiatives across the Networks Automation Delivery practice

**Your day in the life..**
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of skilled automation developers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
- Drive the adoption of best practices in software development, DevOps, and CI/CD to enhance efficiency and reliability.
- Collaborate with stakeholders across Platform Engineering, Squads, and Operations to align automation initiatives with business objectives.
- Oversee the full software development lifecycle, ensuring seamless planning, development, testing, and deployment of automation solutions.
- Stay ahead of industry trends, guiding the team in adopting emerging technologies and automation strategies to optimize business outcomes.
- Identify and mitigate technical risks, ensuring robust security, compliance, and performance across automation platforms and tools.

**Your skills to pay the bills**:

- At least 8 years of experience in software development and DevOps engineering, with a strong background in automation.
- A minimum of 4 years in people management, including mentoring, coaching, and driving high team engagement.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, and Node.js, with hands-on experience in development frameworks and tools.
- Strong knowledge of DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible), and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Experience in designing, developing, and implementing software solutions, with a focus on automation and cloud deployment (AWS, Azure).
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with stakeholders, drive Agile methodologies (Scrum, SAFe), and manage complex technical initiatives

**Perks we love at Optus**
- Enjoy a flexible work schedule with 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.
- Take advantage of inclusive paid parental leave for up to 14 weeks for the primary care giver
- Access resources, webinars, and support through the 'Parents at Work portal'.
- Own your own growth with access to an extensive online and facilitator-led learning catalogue, including the opportunity to earn an MBA micro-credential via OptusU (University)
- Connect with colleagues through employee-led volunteer groups, fostering a sense of inclusion and collaboration
- Experience vibrant campus life with a variety of facilities including restaurants, cafes, a gymnasium, GP, and post office
- Benefit from easy travel options to Sydney Campus with the Optus bus Macquarie University Metro Station

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