We are seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to join our team in Sydney or Melbourne. The ideal candidate will have experience with Avaloq, CI/CD tools, and Unix/Linux. The role involves ensuring smooth deployments, automation, and scalability across our release processes.
Key Highlights
Technical Skills Required
Benefits & Perks
Job Description
About Us
The largest Private Banking and Asset Management group in the world to be owned by an entrepreneurial family. With decades of expertise in managing substantial assets, this institution combines tradition with innovation to deliver trusted financial stewardship across generations.
About the Role
This is a production-oriented role with strong DevOps responsibilities, focused on the Avaloq Banking Suite. You’ll ensure smooth, reliable deployments for Avaloq Core and Front components, while driving automation and scalability across our release processes.
đź“Ť Location: Sydney or Melbourne
🌍 We welcome applications from Avaloq professionals worldwide. For the right candidate, we’ll provide a comprehensive relocation package to ensure your move is seamless and fully supported
- Release Planning & Governance: Own release calendars, manage cut‑over planning, chair go/no‑go meetings, and ensure audit‑ready documentation.
- Packaging & Deployment: Oversee software packaging, branch/merge strategy, and execute Avaloq deployments, upgrades, and fixes.
- Environment Management: Maintain and refresh PROD/TEST/MIG environments, configure Avaloq components, and manage integration streams.
- Automation & DevOps: Build CI/CD pipelines, automate tasks, implement Infrastructure as Code, and support containerisation initiatives.
- Production Support: Monitor system health, resolve incidents, manage Avaloq service requests, and provide occasional weekend support (time‑in‑lieu).
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
- Minimum 3 years Avaloq experience is essential
- Strong knowledge of CI/CD tools (GitLab, Jenkins, or similar)
- Hands-on experience with Unix/Linux and Oracle/SQL databases
- Proven ability to deliver complex production cut-overs
- Shell scripting for automation
- Excellent troubleshooting and log-analysis skills
- Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
Desirable:
- Exposure to OpenShift, Kubernetes, and containerisation
- Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible)
- Experience with Agile/DevOps frameworks and tools (Argo CD, Jira)
- Knowledge of monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack)
- ITIL or DevOps certifications
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- Avaloq certification (e.g., ACCP) highly regarded
- ITIL or DevOps certifications desirable
Why Join Us?
- Work on live production systems with real impact
- Be part of a team expanding its DevOps function, driving efficiency and scalability
- Strong growth opportunities and continuous learning
- Competitive salary and benefits, plus time-in-lieu for weekend support