Senior Platform Engineer

About IDP

IDP is the global leader in international education services, delivering global success to students, test takers and our partners, through trusted human relationships, digital technology and customer research. An Australian-listed company, we operate in more than 50 countries around the world.

Our team is comprised of over 7,000 people of various nationalities, ages and cultural backgrounds. Proudly customer-first, our expert people are powered by global technology. Together, we offer unmatched services, helping local dreams become realities, all over the world.

Learn more at www.careers.idp.com

Role purpose

The Senior DevOps Engineer is accountable for the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of a secure, scalable, and efficient DevOps environment. This role enables high-velocity software delivery by embedding automation, security, and operational excellence throughout the software development lifecycle, while also ensuring stability through day-to-day operational and BAU (Business-As-Usual) support activities.

Key accountabilities

• Architect and manage CI/CD pipelines using GitLab, automating build, test, and release processes across multiple environments.
• Implement and manage infrastructure using Terraform and AWS CDK, aligning with cloud-native and infrastructure-as-code principles.
• Drive containerization and deployment using Docker and AWS services (e.g., EKS, Lambda).
• Develop and maintain automation workflows for deployment, testing, and configuration management.
• Integrate and maintain DevSecOps tooling such as Snyk and SonarQube for proactive security and code quality enforcement.
• Collaborate with development, security, and operations teams to align DevOps capabilities with product and infrastructure needs.
• Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting using Sumo Logic, Splunk, and AWS-native tools to ensure system observability and reliability.
• Leverage Workato to automate integrations between cloud platforms, SaaS applications, and DevOps toolchains.
• Support the onboarding and maintenance of Backstage as a central developer portal, ensuring seamless integration with GitLab, Snyk, SonarQube, and other tools.

Required experience

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer or a similar role, with 5 to 8 years of hands-on experience and a strong background in both development and operations.
• Proficiency in scripting and programming languages such as Python, Bash, or Ruby.
• Expertise in using DevOps tools like Git, Gitlab, Docker, AWS CDK, Terraform, and others.
• Knowledge of AWS cloud
• Experience in implementing Security tools.
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools like Splunk and Sumologic.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Certifications in relevant areas like AWS Certified DevOps Engineer is a plus.