Platform Engineer (AKS and Azure)
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About the Position
Platform Engineer (AKS and Azure)
Join Accenture as a Platform Engineer (Azure & AKS) and help build secure, scalable, and resilient cloud platforms that power modern applications.
You'll work across engineering, infrastructure, and security teams to design, automate, and support Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) environments. Using cloud-native technologies and Infrastructure as Code, you'll help deliver reliable platforms, improve operational excellence, and enable teams to innovate with confidence.
Responsibilities
- Design, build and support Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) platforms and associated Azure infrastructure.
- Automate platform provisioning, configuration, and deployments using Terraform, Azure DevOps, GitHub, and Helm.
- Implement security, compliance, and operational best practices including RBAC, Managed Identity, secrets management, and DevSecOps controls.
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize platform performance using tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, and Azure Application Insights.
- Collaborate with engineering, infrastructure, and security teams to deliver reliable and scalable cloud solutions.
Requirements
- Significant experience in Platform Engineering, DevOps, Cloud Engineering, or Infrastructure Engineering.
- Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Kubernetes, Docker, and Linux administration.
- Proven experience with Infrastructure as Code, preferably Terraform, and automation/scripting practices.
- Experience implementing CI/CD, GitOps, and software configuration management using tools such as Azure DevOps, GitHub, Argo CD, Flux, SonarQube, or Artifactory.
- Knowledge of DevSecOps, Azure Key Vault, Managed Identity, RBAC, networking fundamentals, and enterprise storage solutions.
Preferred Certifications
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
- Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
- Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or equivalent
We Offer
- 18 weeks paid parental leave
- Long & short-term career break opportunities
- Structured career development program
- Local and international career opportunities
- Certified as a Family Inclusive Workplace™
- Flexible Work Arrangements - centered around Accenture’s Truly Human ethos and our commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our people.
- We are proud to be in the top 3 of last year’s Diversity & Inclusion Index!
About the Company
At Accenture, we recognize that our people are multi-dimensional, and we create a work environment where all people feel like they can bring their authentic selves to work, every day.
Our unwavering commitment to inclusion and diversity unleashes innovation and creates a culture where everyone feels they have equal opportunity. Our range of progressive policies support flexibility in ‘where’, ‘when’ and ‘how’ our people work to ensure that Accenture is an organization where you can strive for more, achieve great things, and maintain the balance and wellbeing you need.
We encourage applications from all people, and we are committed to removing barriers to the recruitment process and employee lifecycle. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, disability status, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, religion, or sexual orientation, and we do not tolerate discrimination. If you require adjustments to the recruitment process or have a preferred communication method, please email [email protected] and cite the relevant Job Number, or contact us on +61 2 9005 5000.
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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement for Australia and New Zealand
At Accenture, we recognize that our people are multi-dimensional, and we create a work environment where all people feel like they can bring their authentic selves to work, every day.
Our unwavering commitment to inclusion and diversity unleashes innovation and creates a culture where everyone feels they have equal opportunity. Our range of progressive policies support flexibility in ‘where’, ‘when’ and ‘how’ our people work to ensure that Accenture is an organization where you can strive for more, achieve great things, and maintain the balance and wellbeing you need.
We encourage applications from all people, and we are committed to removing barriers to the recruitment process and employee lifecycle. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, disability status, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, religion, or sexual orientation, and we do not tolerate discrimination. If you require any accommodations or adjustments for interviews and/or at work, please reach out to [email protected] or contact us at +61 2 9005 5000 (Australia) or +64 44666056 (New Zealand).
To ensure our workplace is inclusive and diverse, we are setting bold goals and taking comprehensive action. To achieve these goals, we collect information that allows us to track the effectiveness of our Inclusion and Diversity programs. Learn how Accenture protects your personal data and know your rights in relation to your personal data. Read more about our Privacy Statement.
We work with one shared purpose: to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity. Every day, more than 775,000 of us help our stakeholders continuously reinvent. Together, we drive positive change and deliver value to our clients, partners, shareholders, communities, and each other.
We believe that delivering value requires innovation, and innovation thrives in an inclusive and diverse environment. We actively foster a workplace free from bias, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and is respected and empowered to do their best work.
At Accenture, we see well-being holistically, supporting our people’s physical, mental, and financial health. We also provide opportunities to keep skills relevant through certifications, learning, and diverse work experiences. We’re proud to be consistently recognized as one of the World’s Best Workplaces™.
Join Accenture to work at the heart of change. Visit us at www.accenture.com.
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