About the role
structured by ORIWho is Shift? At Shift, we’re business specialists dedicated to helping Australian SMEs take control of their cashflow, streamline trade terms and choose the right financial products.
What you will do
- Lead complex DevOps and security initiatives across Shift's cloud environments, from design through to delivery.
- Build, maintain and continuously improve our automated deployment pipelines using DevOps best practice.
- Drive security testing, vulnerability scanning and remediation across production, data and operational infrastructure.
- Set the standard for security best practice - policies, risk assessments, controls and processes and guide the wider infrastructure team in applying it.
- Keep a live watch on emerging security threats and industry trends, and get ahead of risk before it becomes an incident.
What they are looking for
- 5+ years in a cloud infrastructure or security-focused technology role.
- Strong hands-on experience with Azure or AWS (IaaS and PaaS) - we run on Azure, but strong AWS experience that translates across is welcome.
- Proficiency in at least one scripting or programming language (Python, PowerShell, Bash or C#).
- Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes, with working knowledge of Helm.
- A solid grasp of security fundamentals (IAM, WAF, vulnerability management) backed by real implementation experience.
- Experience with CSPM/KSPM tooling, network security controls (NSGs, application gateways, firewalls, private links), and secrets management (Azure Key Vault).
- Proven experience building and managing CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Enterprise, GitOps via Flux CD or Argo CD, Octopus Deploy).
- Comfort with ambiguity and a bias for figuring things out rather than waiting for a playbook - the tempo here is fast and the team is lean.
Nice to have
- Azure Entra ID experience is preferred
- exposure to Azure SQL or APM tooling like Dynatrace is a bonus
Benefits
- Collaborative teams – a flat structure means everyone can learn from colleagues and senior leaders around the business
- Be involved – come together with all of your colleagues every 100 days to share the product and technology roadmap and business strategy
- Flexible working environment – we’re headquartered in North Sydney with state-based workplaces and offer a flexible work policy
- Family support – industry leading 26 weeks paid parental leave
- Range of benefits supporting your physical, psychological and financial wellbeing. From a day off on your birthday to excellent end of trip facilities
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Who is Shift?
Shift provides business finance to small and medium businesses (SMEs) in Australia, including Business Overdraft, Equipment Line, Asset Finance and Trade Account. Since 2014, Shift has funded more than 30,000 Australian businesses.
At Shift, our unique approach to product innovation combined with our collaborative culture means you can build your career in a supportive environment. You’ll be joining a diverse team of over 300 people who are always looking to deliver better outcomes for Australian businesses.
About the Role:
At Shift, DevOps isn’t just about ticket handling. You’ll have a say in how our cloud infrastructure is designed, built, secured, and maintained. This is a hands-on position where you’ll be responsible for end-to-end infrastructure and security tasks that directly impact our business.
What You’ll Do:
- Support DevOps and security initiatives across Shift’s cloud environments, from design to delivery.
- Build, maintain, and improve automated deployment pipelines using DevOps best practices.
- Assist with security testing, vulnerability scanning, and remediation across our infrastructure.
- Apply security best practices, help maintain policies and controls, and support the team in following them.
- Monitor for emerging security threats and help manage risks proactively.
- Work with engineering teams to ensure security is considered from the start in applications and tools.
- Contribute to infrastructure and security improvement projects from planning through delivery.
What You’ll Bring:
- 3+ years in a cloud infrastructure or technology role, with some security experience.
- Solid hands-on experience with Azure or AWS (IaaS and PaaS).
- Working knowledge of at least one scripting or programming language (Python, PowerShell, Bash, or C#).
- Experience with Docker and Kubernetes is preferred; Helm knowledge is a plus.
- Understanding of security fundamentals (IAM, WAF, vulnerability management).
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub, Flux CD, Octopus Deploy).
- Comfort working in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment where self-direction is key.
Key benefits:
- Hybrid working: we’re headquartered in North Sydney with state-based workplaces and offer a hybrid work policy. Our offices have spaces for collaboration, socialising and focused work.
- Parental leave: up to 26 weeks paid.
- Strategy Week: twice a year the whole team comes together to hear the business strategy and product and technology roadmap first-hand, with fortnightly all-company business updates in between.
- Flat structure: everyone can learn from each other and senior leaders across the business.
- Wellbeing: benefits supporting your physical, psychological and financial wellbeing, from a day off on your birthday to end of trip facilities.
Additional information:
If you don’t meet all the qualifications or skills but think you’d be a great fit, please apply anyway.
Learn more about working at Shift at shift.com.au/careers http://shift.com.au/careers.
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