Transformation Architect

About SECTION6

At SECTION6, we believe that software provides limitless opportunities for progress and innovation by amplifying human capability. Software is a universal tool through which we can shape the world to realise a bold future. SECTION6 leads the way by making complex software systems and delivery simple, reliable and secure so that our customers can accomplish their mission.

Do you like working with smart people? Our tightly-knit, highly-motivated teams deliver mission-critical applications and systems for some of the largest, most vital organisations in public and private sectors across New Zealand and Australia. 

We enjoy building simple solutions to complex problems, putting our skills, agility and adaptive nature to the test and succeeding where others cannot.

Attitudes and attributes we look for.

At SECTION6, we care deeply about what we do and how we do it. Given we spend much of our time at work, it is important that you enjoy working with us, as much as we enjoy working with you.

To assist in assessing a mutual culture fit, here are the attitudes and attributes that our team possess and which we look for:

• Propensity for action.


• An undying passion for technology and a desire to continuously learn, improve and participate in a high-performing team.


• Energy, drive and a commitment to achieve results and strive for excellence.


• A high degree of organisation, individual initiative and personal accountability.


• A nimble, analytical mind that thrives on creative, disciplined, hands-on problem solving.


• An ability and willingness to adapt to changing requirements, quickly learn new technologies and abstract concepts.


• An ability to operate under pressure in dynamic, fluid environments and be constantly challenged.

About the position.

As the Transformation Architect for DevOps Delivery you are a recognised expert in multiple technology domains within the technology space and DevOps software delivery in particular, including also the application of Site Reliability Engineering. 

Drawing on your expertise and experience, you will shape, evolve and evangelise the SECTION6 technology vision and software delivery practices to SECTION6 teams, the DevOps community, and the wider market.

Through public speaking, influence, consultancy work and technical leadership you will help major organisations in Australia and New Zealand to set a bold vision for technology and DevOps delivery and practices, and enable SECTION6 teams to deliver it.

Core competencies and responsibilities

The Transformation Architect (DevOps) position is a broad role of strategic importance for both the SECTION6 business, and SECTION6 customers that requires strong demonstrable experience and acumen across technical, business and people dimensions of DevOps software delivery—scaling from atomic teams to large multinational organisations with hundreds of software delivery teams.

Your skills, experience and personal brand will be instrumental in advancing SECTION6 and customer strategic objectives and capabilities through the following activities:

• Work as a strategic partner to aspiring technology and business leaders, helping them navigate uncertainty and risk to make informed decisions.


• Provide architectural, technical and engineering leadership guidance to SECTION6 teams and customer stakeholders.


• Help SECTION6 teams and customers define key measures for DevOps software delivery teams, and implement supporting tools, practices and processes that ensure the achieving of defined delivery measures.


• Contribute in a hands-on capacity to software delivery engagements in marquee customer accounts, and SECTION6 internal projects that further the SECTION6 strategy and vision.


• Work with SECTION6 teams to define, implement and promote a modular and adaptable set of technology practices, processes and tools in alignment with the SECTION6 strategy to provide a strong base of sensible defaults for SECTION6 teams into customers.


• Evaluate emerging practices and tools within the context of market trends to help inform SECTION6 technology and business strategy. 


• Work with the Head of Engineering and the Head of People to support SECTION6 teams in building a generative culture of engineering excellence and continuous improvement.


• Identify and grow SECTION6 staff with grit, talent and propensity for action to become the next generation of technology leaders through mentorship and talent development.


• Help establish and strengthen the SECTION6 Communities of Practice program for knowledge sharing, and greater SECTION6 team effectiveness in customer engagements.


• Lead and coordinate internal tech conferences within the SECTION6 Communities of Practice program on a quarterly and semi-annual basis.


• Help in establishing a ubiquitous language for SECTION6 teams to use internally and achieve greater effectiveness and alignment across engagements.


• Be a spokesperson for the SECTION6 and actively promote the SECTION6 brand and vision to customers, prospects, the SECTION6 teams and the wider community.


• Work closely with SECTION6 sales and delivery teams to create and progress new opportunities across existing and new customers.


• Coordinate, host and speak at public events, including, but not limited to, industry conferences, SECTION6 webinars, and community meetings.


• Author, review and publish technology and DevOps delivery related articles and blog posts on internal and external platforms.


• Work with our people team to build and promote the SECTION6 employment brand to enable the SECTION6 People Team to attract and retain top talent.


• Conduct technical presentations, demos, proof of concepts and present other sales and marketing collateral.


• Contribute to business proposals, functional and technical specifications and other documents where required.


• Clearly and effectively communicate ideas, concepts and vision to stakeholders at all levels, including C-suite.


• Identify and capitalise on opportunities to augment and advance customer strategy.


• Demonstrate an ability to think outside the box and a willingness to challenge the customer’s thinking in a constructive manner.

Benefits of working at SECTION6

• Enthusiastic, focused team with a flat management structure.


• Competitive salary packages and an employee profit sharing scheme.


• Flexible work arrangements.


• Choose your own OS (Linux, OSX, Windows).


• Team events and social activities.


• Industry event participation.