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About the Role
Optus Network Engineering keeps Australia connected by owning the design, planning, delivery, and operation of one of Australia's largest telecommunications networks. The IP Automation & Tooling team develops and operates automation, observability, and data platforms for the IP network, aiming to transform it into an intelligent, self-healing platform. You will collaborate across Optus and with partners to deliver high standards for network reliability, performance, and operational efficiency, in a culture that welcomes experimentation and autonomy.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and architecture of scalable automation and observability platforms.
- Drive technical initiatives from concept to production, making architectural decisions.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to team members.
- Collaborate with network engineers, product teams, and stakeholders to translate operational needs into technical solutions.
- Solve complex technical problems across the full stack.
- Establish engineering best practices, coding standards, and introduce new technologies.
- Participate in on-call rotation and incident response.
Requirements
- Tertiary qualifications in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 4+ years building and shipping production software, preferably in Golan and Python in complex technology environments.
- Hands-on experience with Linux environments, event streaming platforms (Kafka or similar) and real-time data processing is desirable.
- Experience with observability tools (Grafana, Victoria Metrics, Elasticsearch), CI/CD practices, databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB), and RESTful APIs.
- Familiarity with GraphQL or gRPC is a plus.
- Exposure to AI/ML frameworks (LangChain, PyTorch) or workflow orchestration tools (N8N, Temporal) highly valued.
- Strong communication skills with ability to explain technical concepts to diverse audiences.
Skills
- Golan
- Python
- Linux
- Kafka
- Grafana
- Victoria Metrics
- Elasticsearch
- CI/CD
- PostgreSQL
- MySQL
- MongoDB
- RESTful APIs
- GraphQL
- gRPC
- LangChain
- PyTorch
- N8N
- Temporal
Location
- Australia
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 4+ years
Education Level
- Computer Science or related field degree, or equivalent practical experience
Benefits
- Competitive remuneration
- Colleague discounts
- $80 monthly credit
- 25% off Optus products
- Outstanding shopping discounts with retail partners
- Flexible working arrangements (3 days in office, 2 days remote)
- Vibrant and collaborative office campus with amenities (cafes, convenience store, chill out zones, GP, post office, gym, on-site childcare centre)
- Competitive leave policies
- Additional 'Connected’ days
- Up to 16 weeks paid Parental Leave
- Development opportunities with Optus U micro-credentials
- Meaningful connections through colleague-led networks and diversity initiatives
- Free access to counselling and support services (24/7)
- Free Optus bus from Macquarie University Metro Station
About the Company
- Optus Network Engineering keeps Australia connected.
- We own the design, planning, delivery, and operation of one of Australia's largest and most critical telecommunications networks.
- We support the IP infrastructure that powers mobile, broadband, and digital services across the nation.
Equal Opportunity
- Optus values diversity and embraces individual differences.
- We are committed to ensuring that our application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals from diverse gender, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, individuals with a disability, individuals identifying as being part of the LGBTQIA+ community, individuals who may have served in the armed forces or who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
- We want to do our best to make our recruitment process inclusive.
- If you require any adjustments or accessibility support to participate fairly and equitably in the recruitment process, please email AccessibleRecruitment@optus.com.au or call 1800 309 170.
- For more information on Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging at Optus, please visit https://www.optus.com.au/about/inclusion-diversity