Senior Cloud Platform Engineer
Senior Cloud Platform Engineer
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Job Description
Kia ora!
At Air New Zealand we are driven by innovation collaboration and a passion for excellence. Were seeking a talented Cloud Platform Engineer to join our team and play a key role in shaping the future of our cloud infrastructure. This is an exciting opportunity to help move us towards platform engineering practices while contributing to key digital initiatives across one of the worlds leading airlines.
As a Cloud Platform Engineer at Air New Zealand you will drive the development and evolution of our cloud platform with a focus on Azure and AWS. Youll help shape the strategic direction and governance of cloud services ensuring they align with business needs and operational best practices. In this role you will provide technical leadership collaborate across teams and actively contribute to improving the developer experience and delivering measurable business value.
The role you will play:
Collaborate with peers to develop and execute the strategy for Air New Zealands cloud platform portfolio spanning Azure and AWS services.
Define and drive the product roadmap prioritizing initiatives to align with business objectives and user needs.
Support a cross-functional team of architects engineers and specialists by providing subject matter expertise and technical guidance.
Promote a self-service model to reduce operational overhead and enhance the developer experience.
Champion DevOps and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practices to enable continuous delivery and maintain high operational standards.
Oversee the day-to-day operations of the cloud platform ensuring availability security and performance around the clock.
Enable effective FinOps practices by promoting cost transparency and operational efficiency across cloud services.
Manage third-party vendors and maintain strategic relationships with cloud providers and systems integrators.
Continuously enhance the platform by balancing operational priorities with customer-focused innovation.
What you will bring to this role
To succeed in this role you will bring a mix of technical expertise leadership skills and a strategic mindset. Youll be comfortable working with complex cloud environments and have a strong track record of managing cloud infrastructure in Azure and AWS. Youll have a collaborative approach working closely with internal teams and external partners to deliver results.
Were looking for strong engineering talent with:
5 years of experience in cloud platform engineering with deep expertise in Azure and solid working knowledge of AWS.
Proven experience applying cloud governance frameworks and delivering technical excellence within enterprise cloud environments.
Strong background in DevOps and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) including hands-on work with CI/CD automation and infrastructure-as-code.
Demonstrated ability to contribute to and foster a high-performance team culture collaborating effectively across diverse teams.
Practical experience with cloud FinOps driving cost-optimized strategies and promoting financial accountability.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business-relevant language.
Strong relationship management capabilities able to navigate cross-functional dynamics and balance competing priorities.
Solid understanding of risk compliance and operational governance in cloud environments.
What can we offer you
At Air New Zealand we value our people and the impact they make. In return for your expertise we offer:
An opportunity to influence the future of cloud services at Air New Zealand and play a key role in transforming our technology landscape.
A dynamic future-focused environment that values innovation collaboration and continuous improvement.
Ongoing professional development and learning opportunities to support your career growth and personal development.
A competitive salary and benefits package with the chance to make a meaningful impact within a globally recognized organization.
If youre ready to elevate your cloud platform engineering career and help shape the future of a world-leading airline wed welcome your application.
Additional Information :
At Air New Zealand we are proudly committed to diversity equity and inclusion and believe in creating a truly inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves and thrive. Our people are our greatest asset because while everything else we do in our operation can be replicated by our competitors it is our people that truly set us apart. We are firm believers in celebrating the differences and diversity of thought our people bring to their roles. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds including those with a disability additional health and mental health needs and/or are neurodiverse to apply for our roles.
If you have encountered any accessibility barriers and require further information or reasonable accommodations to our recruitment process please reach out to the recruiter listed on this job advert so they are able to support you to freely participate equitably in our recruitment and selection process.
Whia te pae tawhiti kia tata. Ko te pae tata whakamaua kia tina.
Seek to bring distant horizons closer. Once near seize them and make them your reality.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
