Peoplebank, part of RGF Staffing ANZ, is a leading talent solutions provider. We place the brightest IT & digital professionals into some of the region’s top employers. We are expert recruiters who have been placing IT & digital specialists with some of the most dynamic and recognised organisations in the Asia Pacific region for over 34 years.
About the Role:
Our Federal Government client is seeking an experienced DevOps OpenShift Software Engineer (Developer).
This is a long-term contract role with an initial contract of up to 12 months, with the possibility of extensions, located in ACT, QLD, or VIC, with hybrid working arrangements(initial 6 weeks full-time onsite, then minimum 3 days per week onsite).
As the selected candidate, you will:
- Design, develop, test, support and maintain software across the SDLC
- Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support application teams
- Embed DevOps best practices across delivery lifecycles
- Monitor system performance, availability and workloads
- Define and document software and technical designs for complex solutions
- Provide go-live support and ongoing maintenance
- Collaborate closely with development, infrastructure and stakeholder teams
To be successful in this role you should have:
- Experience as a Software Engineer / DevOps Engineer at APS6 equivalent level
- Strong experience with CI/CD tooling and Git-based version control
- Proven ability to design and maintain automated deployment pipelines
- Hands-on experience with OpenShift, Kubernetes and Red Hat environments
- Experience using Jenkins and/or GitLab
- Strong technical documentation and stakeholder engagement skills
It is desirable if you have:
- Red Hat or Kubernetes certification
- Experience supporting large-scale enterprise or government environments
- Application support and production issue resolution experience
Due to security clearance requirements for this role, candidates must be Australian citizens with the ability to obtain a Baseline security clearance.
Benefits of being a Peoplebank candidate:
- Personalised Attention: You’ll be assigned a dedicated Account Manager to support your unique needs.
- User-Friendly Services and Ongoing Support: Easy online timesheet lodgement, plus full access to contractor care, payroll, and admin support throughout your contract.
- Choice and Flexibility: A wide variety of contracting options tailored to your preferences and circumstances.
- Industry-Leading Payroll Services: Enjoy the reliability of accurate, on-time weekly payments.
- Contractor Satisfaction Focus: Our goal is to be your top choice for IT contracting and permanent roles—with your success at the centre of everything we do.
Apply now for immediate consideration – contact Carissa Burgos on 0262689778 quoting Job Reference: # 270462 .
Applications close: Tuesday, 28 April 2026
Please note: Only candidates that meet the above criteria will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in the position.
Peoplebank and Leaders IT are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone belongs. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you need adjustments to the recruitment process due to your circumstances, please let us know—we’re here to support you.
