Platform Engineer Cloud

About us:

We’re a team of 14,000 who make sure South Islanders have access to the groceries and essentials they need. Proudly 100% Kiwi-owned and operated, our co-operative has more than 200 PAK’nSAVE, New World, Four Square, Raeward Fresh and On the Spot stores feeding the South Island. 
We value being at the heart of our communities, like we’ve always been, to make the South Island a better place – for today and for many generations to come. From sunny Golden Bay all the way to Stewart Island, there’s a Foodstuffs store serving you and your whānau. 
Our success is down to our people who bring their skills, experience, passion, and expertise to make Foodies an amazing and rewarding place to work. Our co-op has a wide variety of roles to offer, and endless opportunities for development.

Our values:

At Foodies, together we drive success to be our best and care for our whānau. We recognise that it takes a collective effort to achieve success, and we thrive on fostering a culture of collaboration to drive innovation and embracing challenges as a united team. We are committed to supporting our people, and to positively impact the lives of South Islanders every day.

About the role:

As a Platform Engineer – Cloud, you will lead cloud strategy initiatives from design to implementation. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to define the vision, architecture, and governance of Foodstuffs’ Digital Platforms. 
 
Key accountabilities include: 

•    AWS Services: Deep understanding of core AWS services (IAM, VPC, EC2, S3, RDS, etc.) to architect scalable and secure solutions.
•    Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Strong experience with Terraform (primary), with additional proficiency in Ansible or other IaC tools.
•    Containerization & Linux: Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and general Linux systems administration.
•    Scripting & Automation: Strong skills in scripting languages (Shell, Python, etc.) to automate processes and reduce manual effort.
•    Networking: Proficiency in TCP/IP networking, reverse proxying (TCP, HTTP), and troubleshooting tools (DNS, TCP, HTTP/CDN).
•    CI/CD: Familiarity with CI/CD tools like GitHub to support continuous integration and deployment.
•    Well-Architected Framework: Ability to apply AWS Well-Architected Framework principles to ensure secure, high-performance, and highly available infrastructure.
•    Cloud Service Deployment: Expertise in deploying and enhancing cloud services, including containers, load balancers, firewalls, databases, monitoring, and alerting tools.
•    Security & Compliance: Knowledge of security frameworks (PCI, NIST, CIS) and a focus on enforcing security best practices across cloud infrastructure.
•    Operational Efficiency: Focus on minimizing operational toil through automation, continual process improvement, and cost-effective practices.
•    Documentation: Ability to maintain clear and comprehensive design and process documentation.

About you:

You’ll be experienced in leading cloud implementation and tooling, as well as an excellent communicator with the ability to work effectively across teams and stakeholders. Ideally, you’ll also bring knowledge across:  

•    Cloud Infrastructure Expertise: Proven ability to build and maintain cloud infrastructure in commercial settings, specifically using Terraform Cloud, and deploying high-availability, secure and resilient solutions.
•    CI/CD & Monitoring: Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and monitoring solutions (Splunk preferred), ensuring system health, performance, and continuous improvement.
•    Scripting & Automation: Strong background in scripting (Python, PowerShell) to automate build, deployment, and operational tasks, reducing manual efforts and improving efficiency.
•    Broad IT Architecture Knowledge: Extensive understanding of enterprise-level IT components, such as Networking, Databases, RBAC, and Web Services, contributing to the design and deployment of scalable and secure cloud solutions.
•    Collaboration & Mentorship: A collaborative team player with a proactive mindset, excelling in mentoring peers and driving innovation in an evolving environment.
•    Problem-Solving & Analytical Skills: Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills, with a strong focus on detail, enabling the candidate to address complex issues effectively.
•    Prioritization & Deadline Management: Skilled at managing multiple projects, meeting deadlines, and balancing competing priorities with a focus on delivering high-quality results.
•    Security & Compliance: A strong understanding of security best practices and compliance frameworks, ensuring cloud infrastructure is secure, compliant, and resilient.

You will also have the following desired certifications: 

•    Cloud Architecture Certifications (AWS Solutions Architect, GCP Cloud Architect)
•    Cloud Operations Certifications (AWS SysOps Administrator, AWS Developer, GCP Cloud DevOps Engineer)
•    Automation & Tooling Certifications (HashiCorp Terraform, HashiCorp Vault, GitHub Administration, GitHub Actions, Red Hat Ansible, Splunk ITSI, Splunk Cloud )
 
Don't Meet Every Requirement? We encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for individuals with diverse experiences and are keen to hear from those who believe they have the drive and potential to succeed in this role. 

How to apply:

Applications will close 11:59pm Thursday  27 March 2025 and will only be accepted via our careers site. We ask that you submit a CV and Cover Letter with your application outlining your interest and experience for this role.

If you have any questions about the role, or experience any issues submitting your application, please email [email protected].