DevOps Engineer — Adelaide, Adelaide Region

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Contractor needed for a DevOps Engineer role at a government agency. Gateway Synergy is looking for a highly experienced DevOps Engineer contractor for a government agency. An exciting opportunity is open for a rapidly growing project. Be part of a team that makes meaningful changes and improves Australian lives. The Role The agency is seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer to join their team of innovators who are passionate about building and maintaining highly available, scalable, and secure systems. As a DevOps Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of the technology stack, from infrastructure to applications, and collaborating with development teams to improve the overall quality and reliability of their products. Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and maintain infrastructure as code using tools such as Ansible and CloudFormation. Develop and maintain automated deployment scripts, monitoring tools, and logging systems. Collaborate with development teams to ensure seamless integration of applications with infrastructure and tooling. Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI/CD Ensure system security, compliance, and governance by implementing and maintaining security controls, access controls, and auditing mechanisms. Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize system resources using ElasticSearch tools such as APM, Beats and Kibana dashboards. Develop and maintain technical documentation, including infrastructure diagrams, deployment guides, and troubleshooting guides. Participate in agile development methodologies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and code reviews. The Candidate Essential Criteria: Highly developed stakeholder engagement skills. The ability to strategically analyse technical requirements and recommend direction. An eagerness to learn & inspire others. Proven ability to balance competing priorities and exercise sound judgement. Resilience and personal accountability. Desirable Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. 3 years of experience in DevOps, software development, or a related field. Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, Java, or C#. Experience with infrastructure as code tools such as Ansible, and CloudFormation. Knowledge of containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud computing platforms such as AWS and Azure. Experience with agile development methodologies and version control systems such as Git and BitBucket. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills. Highly Desirable: Experience with modern software development practices (particularly Kubernetes-based container deployments) will be an advantage. SFIA Skills/Attributes: SINT – Systems Integration and Build SLEN – Systems and Software Live Cycle Engineering Desirable skills: PROG – Programming/software development ITOP – IT Infrastructure DESN – System Design SWDN – Software Design What the role offers: Up to $2000/day contracting rate for the right candidate A collaborative, supportive and productive team to ensure the success of vital government projects Contribution to essential government initiatives “OPENING THE GATEWAY BETWEEN TALENT & OPPORTUNITY” If you would like to look at our other unlisted roles, you can find them at: https://gatewaysynergy.com.au/careers/ You must submit a CV on application prior to a phone call and be prepared to sign a nondisclosure. Feel free to call thereafter on the following 0482 074 845