Senior Cloud Operations Engineer

2 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia AIA Australia Full time $80,000 - $140,000 per year

BE THE DIFFERENCE

At AIA we don't simply believe in being 'the best'. We believe in better – because there's no limit to how far 'better' can take us. Everything we do is driven by our purpose to make a difference by helping people embrace Healthier, Longer, Better Lives. And every one of our people has an important role to play. If you want to make a difference by helping shape a healthier, better-protected Australia, read on.

The Opportunity
We're looking for a
Senior Cloud Operations Engineer
to join our Melbourne-based team. Reporting to the
Senior Manager – Cloud Operations & FinOps
, you'll play a pivotal role in managing and optimising AIA Australia's cloud infrastructure.

This role combines deep technical expertise in
Azure cloud operations
with a strong focus on
automation
,
governance
, and
cost optimisation
through
FinOps practices
.

Key Responsibilities

  • Cloud Operations & Automation
  • Deliver and support operational services aligned with SLAs for AIA's cloud-hosted solutions
  • Manage lifecycle, compliance, and security of cloud services
  • Automate routine tasks to improve scalability, reliability, and efficiency
  • Develop and maintain scripts (KQL, PowerShell, Python) to streamline operations
  • Cloud Governance & FinOps
  • Support the development and enforcement of Azure policies and operational procedures
  • Drive cost optimisation through tagging, budgeting, anomaly detection, and usage analysis
  • Execute financial management strategies to maximise cloud value and efficiency
  • Collaborate across teams to embed FinOps principles and promote cost-aware engineering

What You'll Bring

  • Proven experience in
    Azure cloud operations
    and cloud-native technologies (e.g., Kubernetes, Databricks, APIM)
  • Strong scripting and automation skills (PowerShell, Python, KQL)
  • Solid understanding of
    cloud security
    , compliance, and governance frameworks
  • Hands-on experience with
    FinOps tools, models, and practices
  • Azure certifications (AZ-104, AZ-305, AZ-400) are highly regarded

Why Choose AIA

  • Access to ongoing training and development
  • Career growth through internal mobility
  • Additional leave days to recharge
  • Health and wellbeing initiatives
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Inclusive and supportive leadership

At AIA Australia, we're proud to support the wellbeing of over 3.5 million Australians. As part of the AIA Group — the largest independent publicly listed pan-Asian life insurance group — we aim to engage one billion people to live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives by 2030.

AIA is different. Are you?
If you're ready to make a difference every day, apply now.

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