Platform Engineer

1 day ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Whizdom Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

SAS Platform Engineer – Automation & Viya (Azure)

About the client:

Our client is a major enterprise driving the transition of large-scale data platforms to the cloud. This role is pivotal in delivering secure, scalable, and automated analytics solutions using SAS Viya and Microsoft Azure.

About the role:

We are seeking experienced SAS Platform Engineers to join a high-performing team supporting strategic data and analytics platforms. You'll play a key role in automating, optimising, and migrating one of the largest data platforms to a cloud-based environment, with a strong focus on DevSecOps, CI/CD, and platform reliability.

Key Responsibilities:


• Collaborate in Agile teams to design, develop, test, implement, and support automated technical solutions.


• Drive and enhance CI/CD and DevSecOps practices in Azure, deploying and supporting cloud-native services, Kubernetes workloads, and Azure PaaS.


• Deploy, configure, and manage containerised applications on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) using Terraform, Helm, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and JFrog Artifactory.


• Install, configure, and maintain SAS Viya 4 in Azure, including migration from SAS 9.4.


• Integrate enterprise systems, security services, and data sources with Azure-based solutions.


• Implement monitoring, observability, governance, and compliance frameworks.


• Apply and enforce security policies, secrets management, and data protection measures (HashiCorp Vault, Azure Key Vault, CyberArk).


• Troubleshoot and resolve issues across infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes, and cloud services.


• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation and operational procedures.


• Support business-critical analytics initiatives and drive continuous improvement.

Required Experience:


• 2–5+ years' platform engineering experience (automation, DevSecOps, CI/CD) in cloud environments, ideally Azure.


• Hands-on experience with Terraform, Jenkins, Bitbucket, JFrog Artifactory, GitHub Actions.


• Proficiency in deploying and managing AKS and container-based applications.


• Extensive experience with SAS Viya 4 installation, administration, and migration from SAS 9.4.


• Strong knowledge of Kubernetes, containers, monitoring, and compliance.


• Programming/scripting skills (Python, Bash).


• Experience with Azure services (ADLS Gen2, NetApp Files, PostgreSQL Flexible Server).


• Experience with user access, authentication, RBAC/SCIM, and integration with enterprise identity providers (OIDC, SAML, LDAP, Entra ID, SailPoint).


• Strong understanding of Linux/Unix and Agile methodologies (Jira, Confluence).


• Experience in security, risk, and compliance-focused environments.

Desirable Skills:


• Familiarity with Azure Synapse, Microsoft Fabric, Databricks, Power BI.


• Experience designing cloud-native/serverless data solutions (preferably Azure).


• Knowledge of DataOps, ModelOps, and test automation frameworks.


• Experience with Apache Airflow and microservices architecture.


• Financial services experience.


• Platform design experience with both public cloud and on-premise topologies.

What's on offer?

This is a contract role based in Sydney (preferred), with immediate start available. You'll play a key role in delivering robust, secure, and compliant cloud analytics solutions in a dynamic, high-impact environment.

How to Apply

Please upload your CV to apply. For direct enquiries about the role, contact Farbar Siddiq at

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Suitable candidates will be contacted with next steps. You may be required to complete selection criteria as part of the application process.

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