Azure PaaS and SaaS Engineer — Ballarat Region, Victoria

Job Description Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with 801,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. Visit us at www.accenture.com Join our team in Ballarat Accenture is excited to announce the opening of our new technology and operations centre in Ballarat. This state-of-the-art facility will support Australian businesses and government departments by providing essential onshore technology services. We are looking for talented and passionate individuals to join our team. The centre will create new jobs in the region and is committed to fostering local talent. By partnering with Federation University, we will provide students with valuable on-the-job experience and training, ensuring our workforce is future ready. If you want to be part of an innovative team that addresses the growing demand for sovereign technology services and makes a real impact in both the private and public sectors, then Accenture is the place for you. Job Description: Azure PaaS and SaaS Engineer Design and Implementation: Develop, deploy, and manage Azure PaaS and SaaS solutions, ensuring they meet the highest standards of reliability, security, and performance. Azure DevOps: Utilize Azure DevOps practices to automate and streamline the software development lifecycle, including continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD). Azure Arc: Implement and manage Azure Arc to extend Azure management and services to any infrastructure, ensuring seamless operation across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Kubernetes: Deploy and manage containerized applications using Kubernetes, ensuring high availability, scalability, and efficient resource utilization. Troubleshooting and Problem-Solving: Identify, analyze, and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal performance of services. Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, operations, and business stakeholders, to ensure alignment and achieve project goals. Continuous Improvement: Stay up to date with the latest trends and technologies in cloud computing and proactively contribute to the continuous improvement of our systems and processes. Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field. Experience: 3-5 years of experience in cloud engineering, with a focus on Azure PaaS and SaaS solutions. Technical Skills: Proficiency in Azure DevOps, including CI/CD pipelines, git repositories, and infrastructure as code (IaC). Hands-on experience with Azure Arc for hybrid and multi-cloud management. Strong knowledge of Kubernetes for container orchestration. Experience with scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python. Understanding of networking, security, and identity management in cloud environments. Soft Skills: Excellent problem-solving abilities and analytical skills. Additional Requirements: Security Clearance Requirement : Given the secure nature of this role, we are seeking candidates who are Australian Citizens with an active security clearance or are eligible for obtaining security clearance. This requirement ensures that all team members are cleared to handle sensitive information and contribute to maintaining the highest standards of security in our operations. On-call and Shift Expectations: Our positions are primarily focused on managed services, meaning you will be responsible for maintaining and improving our clients' IT systems (Applications and Infrastructure). Flexibility and adaptability are key, as you may be required to work in shifts to provide continuous support. Additionally, you may need to be on call to address incidents promptly and perform after-hours deployment activities as needed. Your ability to effectively manage these responsibilities will be crucial to ensuring the seamless operation of our services and client satisfaction We are a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, to see our benefits and policies click here . Accenture Progressive Employee Benefits - To view our Progressive Employee Benefits covering Health, Wellbeing, Progressive Leave Options, Sustainability click on the link below. Progressive Employee Benefits – Australia WHAT WE BELIEVE At Accenture, we recognise that our people are multi-dimensional, and we create a work environment where all people feel like they can bring their authentic selves to work, every day. Our unwavering commitment to inclusion and diversity unleashes innovation and creates a culture where everyone feels they have equal opportunity. Our range of progressive policies support flexibility in ‘where’, ‘when’ and ‘how’ our people work to ensure that Accenture is an organisation where you can strive for more, achieve great things and maintain the balance and wellbeing you need. We encourage applications from all people, and we are committed to removing barriers to the recruitment process and employee lifecycle. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, disability status, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, religion or sexual orientation and we do not tolerate discrimination. If you require adjustments to the recruitment process or have a preferred communication method, please email [email protected] and cite the relevant Job Number, or contact us on 61 2 9005 5000. 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Our range of progressive policies support flexibility in ‘where’, ‘when’ and ‘how’ our people work to ensure that Accenture is an organisation where you can strive for more, achieve great things and maintain the balance and wellbeing you need. We encourage applications from all people, and we are committed to removing barriers to the recruitment process and employee lifecycle. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, disability status, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, religion or sexual orientation and we do not tolerate discrimination. If you require adjustments to the recruitment process or have a preferred communication method, please email [email protected] and cite the relevant Job Number, or contact us on 61 2 9005 5000. To ensure our workplace is inclusive and diverse we are setting bold goals and taking comprehensive action. To achieve these goals, we collect information that allows us to track the effectiveness of our Inclusion and Diversity programs. Learn how Accenture protects your personal data and know your rights in relation to your personal data. Read more about our Privacy Statement.