DevOps Engineer

About us:

At iSelect, we’re passionate about helping Australians reduce their household bills and save money, time and effort. We are Australia’s go-to destination for comparison across insurance, utilities and personal finance products made available from our range of providers. We compare from a wide range of Australia’s leading brands and our highly trained consultants help customers compare, select and save.

We operate in a growth-orientated, agile and progressive environment that fosters innovation and rewards success. Our staff have high levels of empowerment and accountability which are underpinned by a pragmatic, down-to-earth approach.

What you do:

As a DevOps Engineer at iSelect, you will be a key contributor to the operations and engineering teams, providing technical expertise to ensure the highest quality and fit-for-purpose for our platforms. You will be responsible for building and maintaining infrastructure in line with the technology strategy and product roadmaps. This includes making collaborative decisions on cloud services, automation tools, and overall technical strategy for your domain.

You will be a practitioner level engineer in your respective domain and have the technical ability to observe/analyse DevOps practices and drive the practice maturity and capability uplift. This is a technical role, so you’re expected to spend a percentage of your time ‘on the tools’ managing systems and writing scripts.

This role is suitable for a DevOps practitioner with solid commercial experience, aspiring to be a key player in the company-wide digital transformation, designing and building the next iteration of digital products and platforms.

What you need:

• Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer or similar role in software development and system administration.
• Experience with databases, networking, data centres, and information systems.
• Understanding of at least one of the following languages: Python, Java, Ruby, C++, etc.
• Knowledge of various operating systems and platforms.
• Broad experience with AWS or other cloud services and solutions.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

What’s in it for you:

• Hybrid & Flexible Working – Save time commuting, we have the option to split your time working both in our office and from home 
• Professional Development – We encourage ongoing learning and development with free access to the full Linkedin Learning Library, our own in-house learning Academy and regularly run initiatives such as our relationship with ‘Juno Adaptive Leaders Program’ which enable you to continually upskill  
• Recharge Days – For the times when you just need to take a break, we offer three extra days to use at your discretion (yes, in addition to your 20 days of Annual Leave!) 
• Referral Bonus – Earn yourself an extra $1500 by referring another superstar to join our team 
• Income Protection Insurance - a monthly income replacement benefit (after a waiting period) if you are medically certified as unable to work due to an injury or illness that is not work related.
• Salary packaging – we can help you to maximise your salary with options such as novated leasing. 
• Paid Parental Leave (for both primary & secondary caregiver) and a Return to Work Bonus for when you’re ready to come back. 
• Wellbeing Centre – Our online platform which provides education, support and tools to help you live a healthier and happier life – find online yoga, cardio & boxing classes, healthy recipes and meditation & mindfulness tools. 
• Employee Assistance Program – Free access to qualified psychologists and coaches who can assist you with the demands of work and home life. 
• Rewards Platform – A simple way of saving money for you and your family by offering you instant discounts and cashback at hundreds of retailers. Earn and redeem points while you spend! 
• Annual iStar trip – We love to reward and recognize our employees, whether you’ve gone above and beyond or consistently upheld our Values of ‘Being Brave’, ‘Keeping it real’, ‘Celebrate’ and ‘Have Heart’.  

What’s next:

• We genuinely appreciate the time and effort you have taken to apply and you will hear back from us regarding your application
• We can be flexible with interview times, and these will be conducted over MS teams virtually
• Don’t hesitate to reach out to our friendly Recruitment Team if you would like to find out more about the role careers@iselect.com.au 
• Please note all applicants must have full working rights and will need to complete full background checks including Police Checks

iSelect recognises the value of an inclusive and diverse work environment. We believe everyone deserves the same opportunities in life, regardless of gender or identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from all candidates, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people with disabilities

For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email careers@iselect.com.au