Automation 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.

We're looking for an
Automation Engineer
to join our Delivery Team. You'll build and maintain test automation frameworks, with a focus on Infrastructure as Code in an Agile environment. This remote role offers a unique chance to work on secure, cutting-edge cloud technologies that protect Australia's most sensitive data.

You will be responsible for:

• Develop and Maintain Test Automation Framework
• Write, design, and execute automated tests by creating scripts
• Create and document detailed test plans, performance briefs, Implementation Guides and other technical documents that detail the configurations, test methodology results and Best Practices.
• Participate in the relevant Scrum Ceremonies including backlog refinement, sprint planning, daily standup/scrum, sprint review/showcase.
• Assist cross functional teams in troubleshooting and problem identification.

To be successful you will be able to demonstrate with:

• At least 2 years hands-on strong experience with container management and orchestration technologies such as Kubernetes, OpenShift, Rancher/K3s, etc.
• Hands-on testing experience and implementation of cloud and container solutions, cloud platforms and infrastructure as code frameworks.
• Expertise in testing life cycle, API Testing and overall process improvement related to IT quality assurance.
• Experience working within agile delivery processes especially Kanban and Scrum.
• Detail oriented and have a desire to produce top quality results.
• Be prepared to work independently within a cross functional team.
• Possess the ability to work and communicate with the senior leadership team
• Able to adapt and communicate a testing approach in the context of the solution whether it be time constraints, budget constraints or a proof of concept solution.

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

Our culture is a big part of who we are so, for us, it is vital that each of our people (known as Vaulter's) align to and are continuously guided by our core values.

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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