Senior DevOps Platform Engineer

Senior DevOps Platform Engineer – Auckland

At Mott MacDonald NZ, we’re more than an engineering, management and development consultancy — we’re a purpose-driven collective of thinkers, doers, and change-makers. As a wholly independent, employee-owned company, we empower our people to lead with integrity, collaborate with heart, and innovate with impact.

We’re looking for a highly motivated

Senior DevOps Platform Engineer

to join our Platform Services team in Auckland. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of digital delivery across our global business, enabling our teams to build software safely, efficiently, and with purpose.

Our internal development platform lowers the barrier to entry for domain experts, allowing them to transform their knowledge into digital assets. By connecting innovation to outcomes, we enable better results across the planning, delivery, and operation of our clients’ assets.

Your opportunity to thrive

As a key member of our Platform Services team, you’ll work on:

Modern technologies and architecture

Large-scale data flows and storage

Automated testing and deployment

Complex and meaningful engineering challenges

You’ll take technical ownership of solutions, working closely with the Product Manager to define and deliver impactful outcomes. You’ll provide technical leadership across workstreams, collaborate with global teams, and mentor others to foster a culture of excellence and innovation.

This Role Is Ideal For Someone Who

Thrives in collaborative, cross-functional teams

Leads with empathy and technical excellence

Navigates time zones and cultural differences with ease

Is a self-starter and a mentor to others

Values innovation, integrity, and continuous improvement

What You’ll Bring

A degree in computer science, software engineering, or equivalent

5+ years of experience in DevOps, Cloud, or Platform Engineering

Strong proficiency in:

• C#

• Kubernetes

• Docker

• Terraform

• Bash scripting

Experience with scalable systems and development best practices

A commitment to quality and attention to detail

Bonus skills in areas such as multi-cloud architecture, networking, infrastructure as code (Terraform), CI/CD pipeline design, observability tooling, security best practices, Python scripting, and database administration would be highly beneficial to the team and are welcomed.

Why Mott MacDonald?

We’re a global consultancy with a strong local presence — and we’re growing. We believe in empowering our people, celebrating achievements, and creating a workplace where everyone belongs. Our culture is built on trust, integrity, and care.

What We Offer

Competitive salary

Agile Work Policy

Enhanced KiwiSaver contributions

Ongoing professional development and mentoring

Opportunities to work on impactful, global projects

A culture that prioritises wellbeing, sustainability, and inclusion

Join us in making a positive impact

If this role resonates with you — even if you don’t tick every box — we encourage you to apply. We hire people who share our values of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, and integrity.

You’ve got this.

Our Benefits Package Is Designed To Enhance Your Experience

Annual health checks

Ongoing professional development

A flexible and agile work atmosphere that caters to your professional journey and life's special moments

A competitive salary complemented by group bonus incentives, recognising the dedication you invest

Comprehensive coverage including life, personal accident, and salary continuance insurance, providing peace of mind during uncertain times

Opportunities to enhance your work-life balance through the option to purchase extra annual leave

Employee resource groups including the Inclusive Network for Women, Corporate Social Responsibility and more

You've got this!

We endorse a diverse and inclusive workplace and look to provide suitable opportunities for employees including the opportunity for part time and job shared roles where possible. If you are interested in this role and looking for a part time permanent opportunity, please apply!

Location(s):

Auckland Central, NZ

Contract Type:

Permanent

Work Pattern:

Full Time

Market: Various

Discipline:

Information technology

Job Ref:

11421

Recruiter Contact:

Matt McKenzie