Senior DevOps Engineer at Coatesgroup

For nearly six decades, Coates Group has been at the forefront of creating meaningful connections between iconic global brands and their customers. You have likely interacted with our digital solutions if you have ordered at a drive-thru or in-store at a major quick-service restaurant anywhere in the world. Headquartered in Sydney, Australia, we operate across 50 global markets with nine offices, blending the close-knit culture of a family business with the fast-paced innovation of a startup. We are proud to be a two-time Australia Good Design Award winner, and we are constantly evolving to push the boundaries of what is possible in digital signage and customer experience technology.

The opportunity

We are looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer to join our team on a full-time basis. In this role, you will be a vital part of our software lifecycle management, working alongside development squads to ensure our production environments remain secure, reliable, and highly efficient. You will help us refine our cloud infrastructure and champion new initiatives that keep our global systems running smoothly. This is a hybrid role based in Australia, where you will help us maintain our reputation for excellence by automating processes and optimizing our complex, distributed architectures.

A day in the life

• You will manage and maintain over 100 AWS instances across 50 VPCs globally, while also overseeing a fleet of tens of thousands of Linux-powered IoT devices.
• You will collaborate closely with our DevOps Lead and development squads to identify automation opportunities and implement best-practice solutions for our cloud infrastructure.
• You will monitor system performance using tools like SumoLogic and AWS CloudWatch, proactively responding to alerts and developing documentation to support our ongoing DevOps initiatives.

Who you are

You are a curious and collaborative professional with 3 to 5 years of experience in platform engineering or software development. You thrive in Agile environments and possess a deep understanding of modern software stacks, including microservices and distributed architectures. To be successful, you should bring the following skills:

• Strong proficiency in AWS services, specifically EC2, Lambda, and SQS.
• Proven experience with Infrastructure as Code, such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or AWS CDK.
• Solid knowledge of Linux system administration, particularly with Ubuntu.
• Experience with configuration management tools like Ansible is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication skills in English to effectively work within our global team.

Why you'll love it here

We believe in fostering a workplace where you can thrive both personally and professionally. As part of our crew, you will enjoy a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusivity. Our benefits include:

• Flexible work options through our Thrive Program, designed to help you balance your professional and personal commitments.
• Dedicated wellness support, including virtual yoga and meditation sessions.
• A Global Wellness paid day off to help you recharge.
• A Give Back Day, providing you with the opportunity to make a positive impact in your community.
• An annual market-competitive bonus program.