DevOps Engineer

• Full-time, 2-year Fixed Term Contract

• Flexible working arrangements for experienced DevOps Engineer

• Salary HEO level 8 $122,830 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The DevOps Engineer works under broad direction, translating accountabilities into tasks to deliver against goals. They are a subject matter expert, provide sound advice and recommendations, resolve complex matters and escalated issues related to their responsibilities.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Deploying and maintaining software infrastructure using AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, and other tools.
  • Manage the testing and deployment of software infrastructure using best practices to optimize robustness and efficiency.
  • Provides timely and effective implementation on system updates, troubleshooting and fixes
• Liaising with clinical centres and project stakeholders to help set up the necessary infrastructure to provide them with deep learning AI diagnostic tools.
  • Coordinate and evaluate the system environment and infrastructure setup for clinical centres
  • Provide technical support to project control board, team members of stakeholder and clinician and other users
  • Implement updates to maintain best practice, monitor user feedback for improving user experiences
• Processing big data using PostgreSQL, performing batch analysis to assist with research activities using scripting languages including Bash, Python, C#, and others.
  • Process big data on MSBIR platform using PostgreSQL and scripting languages
  • Performing batch analysis on clinical and medical data to contribute to research findings
  • Maintain and manage database integrity
• Monitoring system activities and handling any alerts.
  • Ensuring an alert system is set up for every critical software deployment
  • Handling system errors within agreed timelines, e.g. contacting users, putting the system on hold, applying hot fixes, etc.
  • Applying fixes or proposing design changes to resolve system errors
• Ensures work environment is compliant with Workplace Health and Safety requirements.
  • Ensures that working areas are always in a clean and safe condition, and in compliance with workplace health and safety requirements.
  • Oversees and maintains Workplace Health and Safety records, as per the University’s Workplace Health and Safety policy, ensuring that WHS matters requiring attention are addressed appropriately.
  • Implements the University WHS Policy, by pro-actively engaging project members and stakeholders to develop a safe workplace environment, including an awareness of WHS requirements.
• Performs work activities relevant to the role’s key accountabilities as approved by the Manager and commensurate to the role’s classification level.

About you

Essential

• Tertiary qualifications likely with Honours in appropriate discipline with relevant experience in related field.
• Proficient and have experiences in scripting using Bash and Python or similar.
• Proficient and have experiences in basic Linux operations such as file handling, system service management, SSH, SCP, permission management, bash script,
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experiences in the deployment and maintenance of production critical systems.
• Experiences with AWS or similar cloud platforms.
• Experiences with monitoring software system activities and alerts
• Experiences with consuming SQL database platforms such as PostgreSQL, MySQL,
• Well versed in good cybersecurity practices that are relevant for software deployment and maintenance, including the management of keys, certificates, encryption,
• Experiences in working with clients, stakeholders, and a multi-disciplinary team
• Excellent coordination skills to lead tasks that involve a multi-disciplinary team.

Desirable:

• Experiences with Kubernetes.
• Experiences with Docker or other container technologies.
• Knowledge or experiences in medical imaging.
• Experiences with XNAT.
• Experiences in C#.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

As this position is located on an NSW Health site, it is a regulatory requirement to complete compulsory employment checks prior to starting in this position. For more information and instructions, please visit: NSW Health employment requirements

This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion, and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a university community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.

If you are a current employee of the University or a contingent worker with access to Workday, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard.  Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Danielle Selinger, Recruitment Operations, by email to Danielle.selinger@sydney.edu.au

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Monday 31 March 2025 11:59 PM