Senior Cloud Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Sep 29, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 24, 2026. Salt scores C on the Alion truth index.
We’re looking for a Senior Cloud Engineer with strong AWS experience who can design and deliver secure, scalable cloud solutions while helping drive automation, DevOps and engineering best practice across the organisation.
The Role
You’ll be part of a centralised cloud team responsible for core platform initiatives across cloud architecture, automation, governance and cost optimisation.
You’ll work closely with Cloud, Cyber Security, Engineering and Development teams to deliver modern cloud solutions and provide technical leadership across the wider technology function.
Key responsibilities include: Design, deploy and maintain scalable, secure and reliable AWS cloud architectures
Develop automation and tooling using Python
Drive cloud automation, self-service and DevOps practices
Provide technical guidance to development and engineering teams
Contribute to cloud strategy, architecture and technology roadmaps
Improve cloud governance, operational processes and cost optimisation
Promote engineering best practice and modern delivery methodologies
Act as a trusted technical partner across multiple technology teams
Mentor and share knowledge with other engineers About You
You’ll ideally bring: 5+ years’ experience in software development/engineering
5+ years’ hands-on AWS experience
Strong Python development and automation skills
Proven experience designing and building secure, scalable cloud solutions
Strong understanding of cloud networking and core Internet protocols including TCP/IP, DNS, SMTP and HTTP
Experience with DevOps, Agile and modern engineering practices
Strong technical documentation and communication skills
Excellent stakeholder management skills
A proactive mindset with a passion for learning and improving how things are done AWS Architecture certification would be advantageous, but equivalent industry experience will also be considered.
Why Apply?
This is a genuine opportunity to have influence over cloud architecture, engineering standards and platform strategy, rather than simply maintaining an existing environment.
If you’re an experienced AWS Cloud Engineer looking for a role where you can combine hands-on engineering with technical leadership and cloud transformation, we’d love to hear from you.
Interested in joining a team where you can make a real impact? Apply today.
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity or other Cloud, Network and Infrastructure roles in Melbourne, contact Geraint on +61 436 435 208.
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