Senior Cloud Platform Engineer
Kubernetes enthusiast? Automation expert? YAML/HCL whiz? SMX is looking for a Senior Cloud Platform Engineer to join the team!
- Competitive salary + health & travel insurance - Immediate start!
- Remote first policy supporting 'work from home' environments
- Must have strong Kubernetes and DevOps skills!
Love playing with Kubernetes? Love to automate everything you can? Write to your pen friend in YAML and HCL? Are you looking for a stepping stone into the world of cloud architecture?
SMX are looking for a Senior Cloud Platform Engineer to come on board to own the evolution of our Kubernetes; driving the future direction, ensuring security, and mentoring other engineers with your knowledge.
The Role
This role will put you at the forefront in contributing to building and enhancing SMX’s cloud platform. Designing, building, managing, and optimizing scalable infrastructure, including Kubernetes clusters for application deployment.
A focus on automation, operational excellence, and upskilling of others is key in ensuring SMX has the best possible platform available for both internal and external customers.
This role demands a unique blend of technical expertise and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with others to drive outcomes that align with SMX's purpose to make a positive impact on the digital world by securing it for the benefit of everyone.
This will see you
About you
As a technical expert and strategic thinker, you understand business challenges well. Your background in Kubernetes and cloud-related technologies uniquely positions you to leverage technical expertise and leadership skills, enabling the design, build, and management of scalable infrastructure and Kubernetes clusters.
You're a self-driven, adaptable problem-solver who takes ownership of your work, inspires others, and fosters a collaborative environment. Driving success with a focus on delivering high-quality solutions.
Why this role
SMX takes a human-centric approach to cybersecurity, using data to deliver solutions that meet users' needs across organisations and supply chains. With existing systems and processes ready for innovation, this role offers a unique opportunity to develop and implement improvements that will shape SMX's future.
The team is driven, collaborative, and pushes for continuous learning. You will be given every opportunity to lead in your role and they are proud of the culture where diversity of thought, ideas, and problem-solving are celebrated.
What’s more, they encourage work-life balance with their remote-first policy, which supports ‘work from home’ environments. They also have a fantastic team and benefits, with a central hub in Takapuna, Auckland.
If this sounds like you, apply now or please contact Clara Jensen at clara@sproutpeople.co with any questions.
SMX are looking for a Senior Cloud Platform Engineer to come on board to own the evolution of our Kubernetes; driving the future direction, ensuring security, and mentoring other engineers with your knowledge.
The Role
This role will put you at the forefront in contributing to building and enhancing SMX’s cloud platform. Designing, building, managing, and optimizing scalable infrastructure, including Kubernetes clusters for application deployment.
A focus on automation, operational excellence, and upskilling of others is key in ensuring SMX has the best possible platform available for both internal and external customers.
This role demands a unique blend of technical expertise and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with others to drive outcomes that align with SMX's purpose to make a positive impact on the digital world by securing it for the benefit of everyone.
This will see you
- Infrastructure and Cloud Management: Design, implement, and manage scalable infrastructure on Azure using Terraform. Monitor and optimize cloud infrastructure performance, security, and cost-efficiency.
- Kubernetes and Containerization: Develop, secure, maintain, and optimize Kubernetes clusters for application deployment. Enable deployment of containerized applications and monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve Kubernetes issues.
- Automation and Optimization: Drive automation initiatives across the entire stack, including infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and containerized applications. Collaborate with Application Product teams to improve deployment workflows and operational efficiency.
- Security, Guidance, and Innovation: Implement security best practices and compliance requirements. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to others, promoting a culture of engineering excellence. Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and advancements.
About you
As a technical expert and strategic thinker, you understand business challenges well. Your background in Kubernetes and cloud-related technologies uniquely positions you to leverage technical expertise and leadership skills, enabling the design, build, and management of scalable infrastructure and Kubernetes clusters.
You're a self-driven, adaptable problem-solver who takes ownership of your work, inspires others, and fosters a collaborative environment. Driving success with a focus on delivering high-quality solutions.
Why this role
SMX takes a human-centric approach to cybersecurity, using data to deliver solutions that meet users' needs across organisations and supply chains. With existing systems and processes ready for innovation, this role offers a unique opportunity to develop and implement improvements that will shape SMX's future.
The team is driven, collaborative, and pushes for continuous learning. You will be given every opportunity to lead in your role and they are proud of the culture where diversity of thought, ideas, and problem-solving are celebrated.
What’s more, they encourage work-life balance with their remote-first policy, which supports ‘work from home’ environments. They also have a fantastic team and benefits, with a central hub in Takapuna, Auckland.
If this sounds like you, apply now or please contact Clara Jensen at clara@sproutpeople.co with any questions.