Senior Platform Engineer

Company Description

Nine is Australia’s largest locally owned media company. Working at Nine, you’ll have access to a unique range of experiences and opportunities, helping drive the success of the country’s most trusted television, radio, digital and publishing brands.

Our content reaches almost every Australian - meaning what we do has real impact. We bring people together, celebrate the big moments, and capture the everyday ones.

Some of our most beloved brands have been part of Australian life for generations, and others - new on the scene - have already found their place firmly in our lives. We’re evolving and we need people like you to bring new ideas, innovate and make your mark.

Job Description

The Platform Engineering team builds and operates the core platform services that enable our entire organisation. We support development teams across the enterprise throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) while managing key organisational capabilities, including Observability, FinOps, Data Security Posture Management (DSPM), and a wide array of shared infrastructure services.

As a Senior Platform Engineer joining our Cloud Operations team, you will play a key role in shaping how Nine leverages AWS and GCP at scale. In this high-impact position, you will drive platform excellence and enterprise stability, ensuring our infrastructure reliably empowers teams across the business to achieve our operational goals.

What you’ll do:

• Architect & Govern Cloud Environments:Design, implement, and manage multi-cloud infrastructure across AWS and GCP, leveraging enterprise governance tools like AWS Control Tower.

• Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC):Build and maintain modular, scalable infrastructure using frameworks like Terraform and CloudFormation.

• Automate Delivery Pipelines:Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines to ensure smooth, automated deployments.

• Manage Shared Platform Infrastructure (PaaS):Oversee core shared platform services, including CDNs, databases, and platform infrastructure.

• Administer Enterprise Services & Security (SaaS):Manage enterprise-wide security and administration tooling, including CSPM, DSPM, Domain Management, and Certificate Management.

• Ensure Reliability & Incident Response:Monitor system performance and security, troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues, and participate in the on-call rotation.

• Plan & Document Technical Solutions:Create clear architectural design specs and operational documentation while managing work and objectives in Jira.

• Drive Cross-Functional Collaboration:Partner closely with platform engineering teams and enterprise stakeholders across the organsation to align on goals and execute initiatives.

What you'll bring

• 3+ years of experience in platform engineering or cloud infrastructure management.

• Experience with AWS and GCP core services, including compute, storage, networking, and security.

• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) frameworks, particularly Terraform.

• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation tools (e.g., GitLab CI, Jenkins, TeamCity).

• Hands-on scripting or coding experience in languages such as Python, Go, or Bash.

• Experience with containerisation and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

• Solid understanding of networking concepts and protocols alongside excellent troubleshooting skills.

• Demonstrable record of strong communication skills and effective cross-functional collaboration.

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.

Additional Information

How we work

At Nine, our flexible work options vary by role and team. Depending on the position, this may include flexible hours, hybrid work, or part-time arrangements. We welcome discussing your flexibility needs during the hiring process - just ask the Talent Acquisition team.

Our employee benefits include:

• 18 weeks paid parental leave with no distinction between primary and secondary carers

• Access to 'Employee Exclusives' program - a way of getting closer to our incredible brands, offering unique experiences, behind-the-scenes access, and awesome perks.

• Digital newspaper subscription to our mastheads

• Annual gift voucher for Stan subscription

• More info at Nine Careers

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We're committed to a safe, respectful and inclusive Nine. From day one, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and will be supported to perform at your best.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and of all ages, genders, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures as we recognise the importance and value of diverse perspectives. Should you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please advise us when you apply.

Work rights: Please note to apply for this role you must already have the right to lawfully work and live in Australia.