Digital Solutions is a value-driven strategic IT partner for the University. Focused on delivering leading digital experiences for our Students, Colleagues and Community. We work within a contemporary operating model and are modernising our technologies and ways of working to create value and build a digital future for Griffith.
We are seeking a Senior Platform Engineer to join our Reliability, Middleware and Integration team. Reporting directly to the Lead Platform Engineer the Senior Platform Engineer works as part of a team to ensure the successful operation of application and integration technology platforms, minimising any disruptions that can impact client experience.
The Reliability, Middleware and Integration Team works to delivers secure, highly available, and observable application and integration platforms in conjunction with other infrastructure teams. In this role, you’ll be working with Infrastructure, Cloud, Cyber Security and Product Teams to support applications, integrations and release management.
Key responsibilities include:
- Support the Lead Platform Engineer as a technical SME in the development of product roadmaps, consultation with projects and product teams and in forging our direction in the DevOps, Site Reliability, Integration and Observability space.
- Provide leadership and mentoring to platform engineers in the team and lead agile ceremonies and initiatives in the absence of Lead Platform Engineer.
- Support, monitoring and provisioning of pre-production and production application and integration environments/platforms
- Work with projects, product teams and/or vendors to implement and/or support integrations between on prem systems or hybrid integrations with third party solutions
- Support, installation, configuration, upgrades and patching of applications
- Use observability tools to create checks, dashboards and surface key metrics to support product teams
- Use automated tools like Octopus Deploy and PHIRE for release management including pipeline creation/maintenance and migrations on key delivery platforms including UiPath, Peoplesoft, .NET and PHP applications, Fusion Middleware and Oracle Data Integrator.
- Automate repeatable processes
- Work with projects and product teams to support and enhance their software delivery processes
What we can offer
This is a full-time continuing position based at our Nathan campus.
The full time equivalent base salary will be HEW Level 8 range $105,596 - $118,792 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $123,547 - $138,987 per annum.
About you
You’re a team player that likes to innovate and improve things. Ideally, you will possess the following skills and attributes:
- You have a can do attitude and like working as part of a fun, supportive team
- A desire to work with and learn a broad range of technologies and platforms, with the ability to specialise in a few key areas
- A versatile IT professional with a background as either an Enterprise Applications Engineer, Integration Specialist, DevOps Engineer or similar
- Demonstrated technical competency, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Familiarity with change management processes
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal along with the ability to liaise with a range of stakeholders
The following will be highly regarded:
- Integration engineers/specialists with experience using Azure Integration Services or integration platforms like Mulesoft (desirable)
- API developers (desirable)
- Experience with CI/CD tools like Octopus Deploy, GIT and Azure DevOps (desirable)
- Experience with Ansible (desirable)
Why join Griffith?
As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We support the professional and personal development of all our employees and invest in the skills of our people. We offer:
- flexible working options and a supportive work environment.
- salary packaging options and corporate health discounts.
- generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading.
- support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme.
- Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page.
How to apply
Please submit your application online and ensure your application includes the following:
- A covering statement outlining your suitability for the role
- Current curriculum vitae, including name and contact details.
Applicants must have unrestricted work rights.
Successful candidates may be subject to a criminal history check.
Further information
For further information about this role, please contact Patricia Villalva, Lead Platform Engineer at [email protected]
For application support, please contact People Services on +61 (0) 7 3735 4011.
Closing date: Open until filled. All applications must be submitted online.
