Application Engineer

Vault Cloud is the national leader of providing highly secure and scalable sovereign cloud capability to the Australian Government, National Intelligence Community and Critical Infrastructure sector. We pioneered the development of Australia's only sovereign, hyperscale cloud with security at its core, being one of the first cloud organisations to be Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) certified and we continue to drive innovation, delivering First of a Kind capability across the sector.

As we continue to lead in technological advancements, Vault is now entering a defining phase of growth with a strategic $22.5 million investment from the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation (NRFC). This investment will scale Vault's SECRET Cloud and introduce new services such as the AUKUS cloud capability, directly addressing Australia's strategic national security demands. Vault is now positioned to not only strengthen its existing relationships with federal and state government agencies, but also strengthen its relationships with private sector businesses requiring secure cloud storage.To support this growth, we are bolstering our capability by adding numerous key roles that are integral to our future success. This is an opportunity to join us at the forefront of a once-in-a-generation technological advancement whilst at the same time securing the nation against ever-increasing threats.

Due to Vault's commitment to innovation and high-governance product development, we are looking for an
Application Engineer
role to join our Delivery team to support the company's expansion. This role is integral to developing and maintaining our custom billing system using Ruby on Rails, contributing to the new ELK (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) stack, enhancing identity systems with FreeIPA, and utilizing GitLab for CI/CD. This is a remote role and is a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of developing and integrating cutting-edge cloud products that protect some of Australia's most critical data.

You will be responsible for:

• System Development & Maintenance: Ensure the design, development, and upkeep of high-quality, scalable systems.
• Collaboration & Communication: Work cross-functionally to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Development Lifecycle & Quality: Engage in Vault's SDLC, leveraging DevOps practices and maintaining coding standards.
• Product & Release Planning: Contribute to backlog management, resource planning, and efficient product delivery.
• Technical Leadership: Stay ahead of industry trends, drive innovation, and optimize system design.

To be successful you will be able to demonstrate with:

• Proficiency in Ruby on Rails for application development.
• Experience in system design and architecture, ensuring scalable and efficient solutions.
• Familiarity with GitLab administration and CI/CD pipeline management.
• Ability to contribute across multiple technical domains, including hardware, software, and systems development.
• Adaptability and rapid prototyping skills, enabling quick proof-of-concept development for new technologies or approaches.
• A passion for technology and security
• Flexibility to enjoy and thrive within a fast-paced, agile, and expanding scale-up environment

What's in it for you?

• Be at the forefront of cyberwarfare, the greatest technology challenge of our generation
• Up to 10% of time dedicated to learning & development
• 5 days of bonus leave per year
• Company paid parental leave
• A diverse culture where we celebrate our people and their unique, individual perspectives

You will collaborate to provide secure and professional cloud services to a broad range of users. Join us now and become part of the future of secure cloud services and provide a significant contribution to our nation's success.

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