Cloud Platforms Engineer

• Build and operate Azure platforms that matter. You’ll shape cloud solutions used across the business, working at scale in an environment that values strong engineering, automation and smart design.

• You’ll have the space to own your platform, influence architecture decisions and contribute ideas that genuinely improve how cloud services are designed and run.

• You’ll be supported to stretch your technical capabilities, deepen your cloud expertise and keep learning through real-world Azure environments, funded development and certification support.

Perpetual Group is an ASX-listed company (ASX:PPT) headquartered in Sydney, Australia, currently consisting of 11 leading brands across three distinct businesses: Asset Management, Wealth Management and Corporate Trust.  

Join a collaborative cloud platform team supporting Perpetual as we continue to scale and modernise our cloud environment. You’ll play a key role in designing, building and operating cloud-based solutions, with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure across both Linux and Windows environments.

This is an opportunity to work on meaningful cloud initiatives, influence platform strategy, and deepen your technical expertise in a supportive, forward-thinking environment.

About the Role

As a Senior Cloud Platform Engineer, you’ll support the organisation as workloads and end-user services continue to shift to cloud-based solutions aligned to Microsoft Azure and selected SaaS platforms.

Key responsibilities include:

• Day-to-day administration of Linux and Windows servers in Microsoft Azure

• Designing and delivering cloud solutions aligned to Perpetual’s service architectures, standards and best practices

• Contributing to cloud strategy, infrastructure patterns and policies in line with security requirements

• Developing automation and orchestration capabilities, supporting DevOps practices (ARM, Bicep)

• Building and maintaining Azure Resource Manager templates and other deployment artefacts

• Supporting cloud projects to ensure solutions align with agreed frameworks and roadmaps

• Maintaining cloud services and platforms, including automation components, repositories and system documentation

• Providing L2/L3 support, including participation in an on-call roster for critical systems and major incidents

• Working closely with internal teams, cloud service providers and vendors

About you

You’re an experienced cloud engineer who enjoys balancing hands-on technical work with platform improvement and collaboration.

We are looking for someone with:

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience

• At least 7 years’ experience in IT roles, including 3+ years in a senior cloud or platform engineering role

• Strong experience designing, building and operating solutions in Microsoft Azure

• Solid background across Windows and Linux server environments

• Experience with DevOps and infrastructure-as-code practices (ARM, Bicep)

• Strong knowledge of cloud security, monitoring and infrastructure tooling

• Programming experience in PowerShell and/or Python

• Broad technical knowledge across applications, databases, operating systems, storage, backups and cloud services

• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail

• Azure and other relevant infrastructure certifications (highly regarded)

How we work  

Our unique culture is underpinned by our three organisational behaviours, Stretch, Own it, Make an impact which drive our approach of day-to-day interactions with colleagues and clients, the way we approach decision-making to the questions we ask and the problems we solve.

Employee benefits

• Work from anywhere in Australia for up to one month each year

• An annual allowance to empower you to prioritise your personal wellbeing

• Study support and commitment to supporting professional development

Diversity and inclusion

• Strong commitment to all aspects of Diversity and Inclusion through a robust 7 pillar strategy

• A growing number of employee-led networks who work to raise awareness and drive continued change

• We support over 50 First Nations Communities, helping to secure the communities' future.  We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People

We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated. No matter your background or circumstances, we aim to provide an environment where you can thrive.