Platform Engineer

Company Description
At NCS Australia, we believe in doing technology services better. Our commitment to quality, focus on people, and willingness to challenge traditional thinking set us apart. Our team brings this belief to life by partnering with our clients and communities to make tomorrow together.

We are committed to creating an environment that prioritises innovation, collaboration, and purposeful work. Our diverse team is empowered to make a meaningful impact with curiosity, creativity and resilience to shape better outcomes. Join us and accept the challenge of creating a better tomorrow.

Job Description
We're looking for a Platform/DevOps Enginee
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to help us design, build, and operate a scalable, secure, and automated container platform on AWS using Kubernetes and Golang. You'll be part of a high-impact team that's building Infrastructure and Container Platform as a Service, codifying best practices, and enabling product teams to move fast with confidence.

You'll be a key player in bridging the gap between development and operations, automating everything from code deployment to infrastructure management. If you are passionate about building robust, self-healing systems and have a deep understanding of how modern distributed applications communicate and are managed, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities:
AWS & Infrastructure Automation

• Architect and provision EKS clusters aligned with the AWS Well-Architected Framework.
• Design and implement secure, scalable networking (VPCs, subnets, routing).
• Build infrastructure provisioning and management services using code (not Terraform).

Kubernetes Platform Engineering

• Administer and operate Kubernetes/EKS clusters as a managed platform.
• Define and enforce network policies, security controls, and resource constraints.
• Deploy and manage platform components: Ingress Controller, Gateway API, External DNS, Cert Manager.
• Implement observability tooling (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK) and codify dynamic alerting.

Golang Development

• Build Golang operators to automate cloud infra and Kubernetes resource management.
• Develop REST APIs for GitOps workflows, product configuration, and automation bots.
• Write clean, modular, and testable code with strong engineering practices.

GitOps & CI/CD

• Define and manage Argo CD applications using Kustomize (Helm-to-Kustomize migration experience preferred).
• Codify GitOps standards and automate application onboarding.

Cloud Native Tooling

• Work with technologies like Istio, Crossplane, Vault, OPA/Kyverno, Operator SDK.
• Build secure Docker images and contribute to platform automation.

Qualifications

AWS & EKS:

• Proven experience setting up and administering AWS EKS clusters, following AWS Well-Architected Framework.
• Strong understanding of AWS networking, VPC design, and security best practices.
• Experience translating cloud infrastructure best practices into code (using tools other than Terraform).

Kubernetes / EKS Platform:

• Hands-on Kubernetes administration experience, ideally in a platform-as-a-service context.
• Ability to define and enforce Kubernetes network policies, security controls, and resource constraints.
• Experience deploying and managing Ingress Controllers, Gateway API, External DNS, and Cert Manager.
• Familiarity with observability tooling (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack), including log forwarding and dynamic alerting.

Golang & Software Engineering:

• Proficiency in software engineering (any language) with a strong willingness to learn Golang.
• Experience with unit and integration testing, clean code principles, and modular design.
• Ability to build and maintain REST APIs.
• Experience building Golang operators for automating cloud infrastructure and Kubernetes platforms (e.g., tagging resources, automating resource creation, IAM/IRSA automation, secrets management).
• Experience developing Golang APIs for GitOps workflows, product configuration, and automation (e.g., merge bots, PR automation).

GitOps & CI/CD:

• Hands-on experience with Argo CD, including defining and managing Argo CD applications.
• Proficiency with Kustomize for GitOps manifests; ability to convert Helm charts to Kustomize.
• Familiarity with GitOps principles and workflows.

Docker & Containerization:

• Experience building secure Docker images, following container security best practices.

Cloud Native Technologies (Preferred)

• Exposure to Istio, Gateway API, External DNS, Cert Manager.
• Experience with Prometheus, Grafana, and observability stacks.
• Familiarity with operator frameworks (Kubebuilder, Operator SDK).
• Knowledge of Crossplane, OPA/Kyverno, Vault.
• Some experience with Terraform (for platform bootstrapping).

General & Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional, agile team environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Passion for automation, platform engineering, and continuous improvement.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and best practices.

Additional Information

Why join us:
NCS Australia is where you can feel at home, nurturing your talents and skills as we make tomorrow together, one day at a time. Our benefits include paid parental leave, initiatives focused on your well-being and discounted health insurance. You will also enjoy discounts on various products and services and be regularly recognised and rewarded for high performance. We are committed to your career development through our Capability Fingerprint, industry and partner training programs, special interest groups, and an AI-driven learning platform. No matter where you are in your career, we offer meaningful work and opportunities for growth.

NCS Australia is an equal-opportunity employer, and we take pride in our commitment to valuing and supporting our people and the communities we serve.We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Veterans, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

At NCS Australia, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply.

Agencies:
We've got this. We request that you do not contact NCS employees outside of the Talent Acquisition team. NCS exclusively accepts resumes from agencies on our preferred supplier panel through the NCS Agency Portal. Agencies that submit resumes must have a valid fee agreement and be assigned to the particular requisition by the Talent Acquisition team. Any resumes that are submitted outside of this process will become the sole property of NCS. If a candidate is hired outside of this process, no fee or payment will be given.

Work rights and background checks:
To be eligible for a position with us, applicants will need to have valid work rights for Australia and be willing to undergo a comprehensive background checking process, including probity and police checks