DevOps Tech Lead

​Are you a seasoned Cloud Engineer ready to take on a pivotal leadership role in a large-scale enterprise environment? We're looking for a Cloud Engineering Technical Lead to drive the implementation of cloud-first strategies and modern engineering practices.

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What you’ll be doing:

• Technical Leadership:
  Provide guidance to cloud engineering teams, driving adoption of best practices and continuous improvement.

• Cloud Strategy & Delivery:
  Lead the deployment and optimisation of a robust Azure cloud environment. Migrate legacy infrastructure and drive the transition to scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud services.

• Team Collaboration:
  Run daily stand-ups, support sprint planning, and manage deployments. Partner with Engineering and Product leadership to deliver business-aligned technical outcomes.

• Operational Excellence:
  Ensure high standards for system operations, performance, and governance. Champion automation, DevSecOps, and modern infrastructure as code.

• Coaching & Mentoring:
  Support the development of technical capability within the team. Encourage innovation and new ways of working across cloud environments.

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Why join?

• Lead the cloud transformation for a large enterprise with complex, mission-critical systems.

• Work in a future-focused environment with significant autonomy and influence.

• Collaborate with a team of experts passionate about modern engineering practices.

• Enjoy a flexible, supportive work culture in the heart of Wellington.

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What you’ll bring:

• 3–5 years’ experience in a Senior Cloud Engineering or Technical Lead role.

• Strong proficiency in Azure and a deep understanding of cloud-first principles.

• Experience with Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines.

• Experience in cloud security and DevSecOps practices.

• Communication and collaboration skills with a strong delivery focus.

• Ability to lead by influence and foster a culture of innovation and high performance.

• Tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

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Eligibility: Applicants must be New Zealand citizens or permanent residents and able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

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About placeMe IT 🌐

placeMe is all about connecting the right candidate with the right job in IT.  We promote diversity in the workplace and have a human-first approach, striving for meaningful connections.  If you feel like you don't cover every base for this role, that's fine and natural; we encourage you to apply anyway.  It's rare that somebody ticks every box.