Senior DevOps Engineer

Our Connected Technology Group (CTG) defines and drives the digital, data and technology strategy for KPMG. We have an important advocacy role for technology in the market and across KPMG, working with our technology leaders to build our market presence. We cultivate collaboration and integrate tech execution across our business, driving a firmwide approach to how we go-to-market and build the capability of our people and attract new talent.

Your Opportunity

As a member of our Cloud Delivery Team, the opportunity will have a vital role to play in:

• Contributing to the writing and maintenance of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using ARM or Bicep templates and Powershell on Azure cloud environments (AWS and Cloud Formation templates desirable), ensuring consistency and compliance with specified design patterns and infrastructure requirements.
• Utilising experience in PowerShell to develop automation scripts that support system provisioning, configuration management, and other operational tasks.
• Working closely with team members to ensure that scripts align with operational policies and are scalable, maintainable, and effectively reduce manual workload.
• Supporting the building and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines, actively participating in the integration and delivery process, while aiming to optimise deployment workflows and introduce innovations.
• Engaging actively in Agile development processes, including planning sessions, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives, to deliver solutions that meet business requirements effectively and efficiently.
• Assisting in the review and testing of code changes to improve quality and enable continuous integration.

How are you extraordinary?

• You enjoy working in the details, with a proactive attitude towards accuracy and deadlines.
• You are able to digest, distil, and communicate complex concepts in both written and verbal forms.
• You are able to understand the needs of stakeholders, review technical designs, being able to translate the requirements effectively into code.
• You have a can-do attitude and are always seeking creative solutions to problems with the help of the right technical tools and a supportive team.
• You are a strategic, analytical, and critical thinker, love using that skill to solve complex problems and plan for the future and always seeking creative solutions to problems.

Your Experience and Skills

To be considered for this opportunity, your qualifications, skills & experience should include:

• Ability to utilise Azure DevOps for CI/CD workflows, including source code management, build automation, and release orchestration.

• Has worked in a DevOps culture and understands the agile delivery principles and quality software engineering processes and practice.
• Knowledge of cloud security and networking best practices and compliance requirements is required.
• Background in developing and managing cloud infrastructure on the Microsoft Azure platform (other platforms including AWS desirable).
• Strong experience with using Infrastructure as Code tools such as ARM and Bicep templates, Powershell scripting. Terraform and Cloud Formation template knowledge desirable.
• Integrating with REST APIs such as those used by ServiceNow and M365 products.
• Excellent teamworking and communication skills.
• Strong problem - solving skills exhibiting attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time.

KPMG is a professional services firm with global outreach and deep sector experience. We work with clients across an array of industries to solve complex challenges, steer change and enable growth. 

Our people are what make KPMG the thriving workplace that it is and what sets us apart is that we know great minds think differently. Collaborate with a team of passionate, highly skilled professionals who’ve got your back. You’ll build relationships with unique and diverse colleagues who will provide you with the support you need to be your best and produce meaningful and impactful work in an inclusive, equitable culture.

At KPMG, you’ll take control over how you work. We’re embracing a new way of working in many ways, from offering flexible hours and locations to generous paid parental leave and career breaks. Our people enjoy a variety of exciting perks, including retail discounts, health and wellbeing initiatives, learning and growth opportunities, salary packaging options and more.

Diverse candidates have diverse needs. During your recruitment journey, information will be provided about adjustment requests. If you require additional support before submitting your application, please contact the Talent Attraction Support Team.

At KPMG every career is different, and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us.