DevOps / Automation Platform Engineer

In This Role, You Will

• Build and mature Infrastructure as Code practices across Workplace platforms using Terraform and Atmos, enabling teams to manage systems “as code.” Design and operate CI/CD pipelines (primarily GitHub Actions) aligned to GTO standards, including quality gates, promotion patterns
• deployment safety mechanisms.
• Identify, evaluate, and operationalize Terraform providers and integrations for Workplace platforms; guide teams on provider usage, patterns, and lifecycle management.
• Onboard platform teams to Terraform/Atmos and GitHub-based delivery , including repository structure, workflow templates, environment strategy, and guardrails.
• Create shared automation frameworks and self-service tooling to reduce manual operational work and improve delivery speed and consistency.
• Develop integrations and automation services using APIs and scripting (PowerShell/Python) across endpoint , mobility, VDI, and Microsoft 365 platforms.
• Improve release quality and platform stability through automated validation, testing patterns, observability, and disciplined release governance.
• Partner closely with platform engineers, security, infrastructure, and networking teams to embed automation-first practices and standard engineering patterns.
• This role is also expected to challenge the status quo , drive process improvements, and champion a strong DevOps and engineering culture across Workplace Engineering.
• Technical Requirements: Strong experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions and/or Azure DevOps).
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Atmos, or similar frameworks).
• Proficiency in software development Experience integrating systems using REST APIs .
• Solid understanding of Git-based workflows , code review, and reusable modules/templates.
• Familiarity with monitoring, telemetry, and operational observability concepts.
• Experience supporting enterprise endpoint or collaboration platforms is a plus (Windows, macOS, MDM, VDI, Microsoft 365).
• What it takes: Undergraduate degree in a related field or equivalent experience. 3–5+ years of relevant experience in DevOps, automation, or platform engineering roles.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work across teams, influence standards, and enable others through documentation and coaching.
• Willingness to be learn and work with various languages.
• Strong planning, organization, and delivery discipline.
• Special Factors Sponsorship Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.
• About Vanguard At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're on a mission.
• To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients.
• To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives.
• To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team.
• From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.
• How We Work Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection.
• We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.