Senior Service Engineer (Network Automation) Westpac Banking Corporation - Rockdale, Australia
Job Description How will I help?
We are seeking a skilled Senior Service Engineer - Network Automation with expertise in Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) to develop a microservices framework on a Kubernetes platform. In this role, you will build a scalable and reliable automation solution that manages the entire security policy lifecycle—from intent to deployment—across platforms including F5, Fortinet, Juniper, VMware NSX, etc. Using the platform's native REST APIs, you'll enable consistent, scalable deployments across diverse customer environments.
The core responsibilities include: Microservices Development and Deployment: Design and implement a service-oriented architecture (SOA) for network automation, using OpenShift/Kubernetes for deployment and for managing containers. Automation and Orchestration: Build and maintain platform-agnostic orchestration solutions that automate end-to-end deployments. Integrate with native REST APIs and tools like ServiceNow (SNOW) to ensure seamless, automated workflows across systems. API Documentation and Design: Use FastAPI, Swagger and Swagger Codegen to document REST APIs and create interactive API explorers, ensuring clear API contracts for easy integration with other microservices. Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Use Terraform to create consistent, scalable infrastructure and configurations that align with automation requirements. CI/CD Pipelines and Deployment Management: Set up and manage CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions, Docker, and Artifactory. Establish best practices for testing, release management, and logging, leveraging the ELK stack for monitoring and troubleshooting. What's in it for me?
You'll play a significant part of the future of a business that has been around for over 200 years. Our purpose is to create better futures together. So, we'll back you in the development of your career, internal career prospects, and flexible working. You'll also keep learning to grow your career, backed by a fantastic team of people with a can-do, supportive structure. Whatever shape your family takes, we offer generous paid and unpaid parental leave for your nominated primary and support carers. This includes leave to organise adoptions, surrogacy, and foster care arrangements. And we continue to pay your super contributions while you take all the time you need to get your new family settled.
What do I need? Expertise in Software Development: Proven experience in building distributed systems and microservices, with a focus on high-quality, scalable automation software. A proven track record in developing software applications within the networking domain, showcasing your ability to tackle complex network challenges. Ability to write high quality distributed system software (microservices). Ecosystem Familiarity: Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and OpenShift, enabling effective containerization and optimized deployment. Programming Proficiency: A high level of expertise in a mainstream programming language like Python or Go to create robust and efficient automation solutions. Infrastructure as Code: Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code (Terraform) and config-as-code principles, allowing you to architect scalable and efficient network configurations. Database Mastery: Proficiency in designing and executing effective database queries, coupled with hands-on familiarity with MongoDB. Software Testing Acumen: A deep understanding of software testing strategies, along with the ability to construct and maintain CI/CD pipelines, to ensure smooth testing and release processes. Domain Familiarity: Experience with Firewall Infrastructure i.e. Juniper SRX, Fortinet, FortiGate, and F5 Load balancer is a plus. What is it like to work there?
We are a collaborative team of passionate people with a shared ambition to make a difference for our customers, our communities and each other. At Westpac, making a difference means creating impact, unlocking our own and each other's passions, and transformative success stories to create better futures together.
As well as competitive remuneration and a great culture, joining the Westpac family gives you access to a wide range of employee benefits to help you manage your priorities - whether that means family life, work/life balance, ambition to grow or all the little perks in between.
We'll empower you to shape your career path. Through personalised upskilling, mentoring, and training opportunities, you're in control of where you start and how you'll grow.
As an equal opportunity employer, we are proud to have created a culture and work environment that values diversity and flexibility - and champions inclusion.
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