EL1 Senior Cloud Engineer New
Summary
A 12-month contract (extendable up to 24 months) Senior Cloud Engineer role placed by Onpoint 365 with an Australian federal government client. Day to day, the engineer delivers enterprise-scale cloud and on-premises solutions within a multidisciplinary technology team, requiring Baseline clearance and an hourly rate of AUD $83-91.
L1 Senior Cloud Engineer
Duration
: 12 months with potential for up to 24 month extension
Location: QLD, ACT, VIC, NSW
Clearance: Baseline
Hourly rate: $83 - $91 per hour
Our federal government client is seeking an experienced Senior Cloud Engineer to join a collaborative and high-performing technology team. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the delivery of enterprise-scale cloud and on-premises solutions within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable software solutions while supporting the delivery of innovative digital services.
Key Responsibilities
- Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, estimation, and team collaboration activities.
- Design, develop, test, and maintain clean, scalable, and high-quality software solutions.
- Collaborate with technical teams and stakeholders to deliver successful project outcomes.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and best-practice software development processes.
Essential Skills and Experience
- Demonstrated experience working as a Software Engineer or Cloud Engineer within enterprise-level environments.
- Experience delivering cloud-based and on-premises solutions, including integration between the two.
- Strong experience working within Agile delivery frameworks and multidisciplinary teams.
- Excellent written, verbal, and virtual communication skills.
- Experience with one or more of the following technologies:
- .NET
- C#
- SQL
- Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
- REST APIs / Web Services
- CI/CD practices and deployment pipelines
Desirable Skills and Experience:
- JavaScript, TypeScript, Vue.js, or other modern frontend frameworks
- Bash or PowerShell scripting
- Version control systems such as Git
- Unit testing and automated testing frameworks
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
- Cloud platform provisioning and management
- Azure Data Services and environments
- Azure DevOps and pipeline automation
- Previous experience working within large or complex organisational environments
How to Apply:
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Our Commitment
We are committed to inclusive and culturally safe recruitment practices and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and career stages. We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.
Reference number: 1758093
Profession:Government, Emergency Services & DefenceFederal Government
Company: Onpoint 365
Date posted: 23rd Sep, 2026