Principal Engineer - Cloud & DevOps

LAB3 is one of the largest Azure engineering practices in the Australasia region with a focus on Cloud & DevOps, Data, IoT & AI, Modern Workplace, Modern Apps & Integration, Security, and Network services. 

We are looking for a Principal Engineer- Cloud & DevOps, ideally based anywhere in Australia or New Zealand (but open to work AEST hours). You'll own Azure platform and automation outcomes from design through documentation to delivery, while helping shape engineering standards, governance, and ways of working.

The role

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of Azure platform and automation initiatives.
• Design, document and implement secure, scalable and reliable Azure solutions.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, supported by robust CI/CD pipelines.
• Provision and manage AKS environments, including application deployment, microservices configuration and Helm chart management.
• Act as a trusted technical advisor, providing architecture and design guidance across multiple engagements.
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear recommendations for senior stakeholders and executives.
• Produce high-quality engineering artefacts including solution designs, runbooks, governance documentation and change records.
• Partner with delivery leaders on estimation, planning and risk management.
• Mentor engineers, support onboarding, contribute to hiring activities and help uplift engineering capability across the team.

The ideal candidate

We are looking for a motivated, proactive, detail-oriented individual who takes pride in their work, takes ownership and communicates well. Technically should have the following skills:

• Azure IaaS and PaaS: Deep hands-on capability across the full Azure estate with a DevOps mindset

• Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, ARM Templates and Bicep

• Kubernetes (AKS)

• Pipelines and source control: Azure DevOps, GitHub, GitHub Actions, Bitbucket, Bamboo & Jenkins

• HashiCorp tooling: Terraform and Vault for secrets and credential management

• Azure Networking, Security and Identity: cloud networking, security controls, Entra ID, RBAC and access design

• Cloud Automation: Python, Bash and PowerShell

• Azure Functions, Key Vault, Backups and Cloud Storage

• Azure Integration: Logic Apps, API Management and Microservices

• Cloud Identity, Governance, Licensing and Azure AD

• Azure Databases including PostgreSQL

What's in it for you? 

• Be part of a team that leverages modern technologies to solve real problems and provides top level of customer satisfaction 

• Work with a Microsoft Partner of the Year award winner with multiple specialisations 

• Be supported by experienced peers and leaders that value technical expertise and encourage innovation, with clear career pathways and ongoing learning 

• Enjoy a supportive workplace that promotes inclusion, flexibility, diversity, and celebrates differences. 

• Take advantage of largely working from home in our remote/hybrid workplace and enjoy the flexibility to balance your life 

• Thrive in a community with strong values #BeTrue #TeamUp #StandOut #ThinkAhead #FearLessAchieveMore 

Apply now, call or connect on LinkedIn for further information.