Platform Engineer - Core Data Platforms
This role focuses on designing and maintaining resilient, scalable cloud platforms for Suncorp’s core data infrastructure, leveraging AWS and Terraform to drive automation and operational efficiency. You’ll collaborate on strategic projects while advancing your expertise in modern platform engineering and enterprise-wide innovation.
Skills required
About this role
Drive cloud platform engineering using AWS and Terraform
Work on strategic projects with strong learning opportunities
Brisbane or Melbourne
About the Role
Join our Core Data Platforms team and contribute to the delivery of resilient, scalable cloud platforms that enable enterprise-wide innovation. Working in a collaborative environment, you'll engineer modern platform solutions, automate operational processes, and support strategic technology initiatives. This is an opportunity to work on complex challenges, influence technical outcomes, and continue developing your skills through meaningful projects and ongoing learning.
What You'll Do
Design, build and enhance cloud platform solutions that align with long-term architectural objectives while supporting reliable and scalable services across the enterprise.
Lead the implementation of platform capabilities from design through to production, ensuring quality documentation and operational readiness.
Identify and deliver automation opportunities that improve platform performance, availability, operational efficiency and cost outcomes.
Build and maintain CI/CD capabilities that enable consistent, secure and efficient delivery of platform and application services.
Partner with Tech Leads, Product Owners, Delivery Managers and other stakeholders to deliver strategic initiatives using Agile ways of working.
Share knowledge with fellow engineers and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, learning and innovation.
What You'll Bring
At least 5 years' experience working within a large corporate or enterprise environment, ideally in a Platform Engineer or Systems Engineer capacity.
Strong AWS platform engineering experience, including the delivery and support of cloud-based services across SaaS, PaaS and IaaS environments. AWS certifications are highly regarded.
Proven experience with Infrastructure as Code using Terraform to provision, manage and optimise cloud platforms at scale.
Experience building and supporting CI/CD pipelines, combined with strong automation skills using Python and Ansible.
Hands-on experience managing containerised environments using Kubernetes, OpenShift or Docker, including deployment and operational support practices.
Strong Linux administration knowledge, preferably Red Hat environments, along with experience using observability and monitoring tools to improve platform reliability and performance.
An interest in AI-assisted engineering tools and modern ways of working that enhance automation, code quality and operational efficiency.
What You’ll Enjoy
Access our award-winning Shine platform – your central hub for exclusive perks, wellbeing support, career development, and recognition. Shine has been recognised for excellence in employee experience, making it easier than ever to access what matters most to you.
Opportunity to receive performance-based Incentives and Suncorp shares for eligible employees
Hybrid working, flexible leave, 20 weeks paid parental leave, and up to 5 days paid flexible leave annually
Paid study support, career breaks, on-the-job learning, and a $1,000 referral bonus for eligible employees
Free wellbeing coaching, a dedicated Employee Council, and confidential EAP access
Discounts at 900+ retailers, Fitness Passport, and reduced super fees
Paid volunteer leave, donation matching, and unlimited emergency response leave
Diversity is celebrated through employee resource groups and inclusive policies for all families
Explore our full benefits
At Suncorp we believe we are our best when our workforce is as diverse, talented and passionate as the communities in which we live and operate, and where our people feel included, valued and connected. We are passionate about inspiring our people by creating a diverse, accessible, and inclusive culture, offering flexible work, career development and internal mobility, and building connected relationships amongst our team members and with our customers.
If you require any support and adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process or in the workplace, we encourage you to contact phillip.jarratt@suncorp.com.au for a confidential conversation. To apply for this opportunity, please submit your application directly via the link provided.
