Senior Platform Engineer – Datapay

Datacom

Senior Platform Engineer at Datacom leading platform development and automation strategies in a hybrid environment. Focused on delivering scalable, secure, and efficient cloud-based infrastructure solutions.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeAuckland • 🇳🇿 New ZealandSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDistributed SystemsKubernetesLinuxPythonSDLCTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Leading and embedding an automation first culture across platform engineering practices to drive operational efficiency and enhance customer outcomes.
Designing, implementing, and governing core infrastructure and platform services across cloud, containerisation, and hybrid environments.
Informing and contributing to architectural decisions, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with both business and technical requirements.
Leading the design and continuous improvement of CI/CD pipelines, build engineering, release engineering, configuration management, and environment management practices.
Researching emerging technology trends and assessing their applicability to the business, feeding insights into the technology roadmap.
Developing internal tooling and automating processes wherever possible, leveraging infrastructure as code and modern DevSecOps practices.
Providing technical support and expertise, test new solutions, respond to feedback, and actively participate in future technology road mapping as well as maintain & support current solutions.
Establishing and policing standards for the group's code repositories, ensuring consistency and quality across all platform engineering deliverables.
Mentoring and uplifting Platform Engineers within the group, fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence.
Participate in on-call rotations to provide support for production systems.
Working autonomously to resolve complex, ambiguous problems across diverse technical domains.
Leveraging AI-augmented workflows to increase productivity and quality across engineering activities.
Ensuring security best practices are embedded throughout platform engineering processes.

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of platform engineering experience
Hands-on experience across the full SDLC with DevSecOps practices
Proven experience delivering and deploying across varying project methodologies and governance frameworks
Proficient use of AI-augmented workflows to increase productivity while maintaining quality
Strong computing fundamentals: Networking, Cloud, Databases, Distributed systems
Automation-first mindset with strong algorithmic/systems thinking
Comprehensive understanding of Linux and Windows server platforms
Deep understanding of containerization and Kubernetes — concepts, design, and operations
Understanding of IAM (identity access management) and secrets management (acute understanding on how this fits into the Kubernetes and traditional infrastructure ecosystem.)
Understanding of scripting languages: PowerShell, Bash, Python
Thorough understanding of Infrastructure as Code concepts (Terraform)
Experience with AI agent design and orchestration.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Enterprise
Cybersecurity Datacom is a leading technology company in Australasia, providing a wide range of services including enterprise application development, cloud solutions, network services, managed IT services, and cybersecurity. With expertise in data intelligence, software engineering, and digital customer experiences, Datacom helps businesses adapt, innovate, and thrive. They offer specialized solutions across various industries such as agriculture, education, and financial services, focusing on optimizing business processes and enhancing customer engagement. Their cloud strategy aligns with business strategy, ensuring seamless adoption and operation across leading cloud technologies. Datacom values sustainability and community engagement, aiming to make a positive difference in people's lives through technology. Senior Platform Engineer – Datapay 🔥 18 minutes ago 🏢🏡 Auckland – Hybrid ⏰ Full Time 🟠 Senior 🏗️ Platform Engineer Cloud Distributed Systems Kubernetes Linux Python SDLC Terraform Apply Now Find Hiring Managers Customize resume + cover letter Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
Leading and embedding an automation first culture across platform engineering practices to drive operational efficiency and enhance customer outcomes.
Designing, implementing, and governing core infrastructure and platform services across cloud, containerisation, and hybrid environments.
Informing and contributing to architectural decisions, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with both business and technical requirements.
Leading the design and continuous improvement of CI/CD pipelines, build engineering, release engineering, configuration management, and environment management practices.
Researching emerging technology trends and assessing their applicability to the business, feeding insights into the technology roadmap.
Developing internal tooling and automating processes wherever possible, leveraging infrastructure as code and modern DevSecOps practices.
Providing technical support and expertise, test new solutions, respond to feedback, and actively participate in future technology road mapping as well as maintain & support current solutions.
Establishing and policing standards for the group's code repositories, ensuring consistency and quality across all platform engineering deliverables.
Mentoring and uplifting Platform Engineers within the group, fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence.
Participate in on-call rotations to provide support for production systems.
Working autonomously to resolve complex, ambiguous problems across diverse technical domains.
Leveraging AI-augmented workflows to increase productivity and quality across engineering activities.
Ensuring security best practices are embedded throughout platform engineering processes. 🎯 Requirements
7+ years of platform engineering experience
Hands-on experience across the full SDLC with DevSecOps practices
Proven experience delivering and deploying across varying project methodologies and governance frameworks
Proficient use of AI-augmented workflows to increase productivity while maintaining quality
Strong computing fundamentals: Networking, Cloud, Databases, Distributed systems
Automation-first mindset with strong algorithmic/systems thinking
Comprehensive understanding of Linux and Windows server platforms
Deep understanding of containerization and Kubernetes — concepts, design, and operations
Understanding of IAM (identity access management) and secrets management (acute understanding on how this fits into the Kubernetes and traditional infrastructure ecosystem.)
Understanding of scripting languages: PowerShell, Bash, Python
Thorough understanding of Infrastructure as Code concepts (Terraform)
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Hard Skills & Tools

Automation-First MindsetScripting Languages (PowerShell, Bash, Python)NetworkingCloudDatabasesDistributed SystemsLinux Server PlatformsWindows Server PlatformsIAM (Identity Access Management)Secrets Management

Soft Skills

MentoringProblem SolvingContinuous Learning