NeSI - New Zealand eScience Infrastructure - is New Zealand's high-performance computing research infrastructure. They provide platforms and expertise which enable the country's researchers to tackle the world's largest problems.

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity  

We are currently looking for an experienced DevOps and Integration Programmer to join our team where you will design and implement a suite of open-source products underpinning and integrating NeSI’s services into high performance computing and data analytics services.

As part of a small team of software engineers, you will contribute in product development, translating researcher and sector needs into the evolution of NeSI’s services, implementing services which improve outcomes for researchers and stakeholders.

As a DevOps professional your ability to wrangle service-oriented infrastructure will be a key asset in the team and see you playing a major role in the design, build, operations, and evolution of the support infrastructure underpinning NeSI’s product delivery.

Responsibilities include:

• Define and implement automation and processes to enable the product team to deploy, manage, configure, scale and monitor their applications locally and in the cloud
• Providing responsive support to issues and incidents escalated to the product development team
• Perform requirements analysis for new services or enhancement

Software and data product development supporting NeSI’s pipeline of products, lifting quality and enhancing value delivered to researchers

For more detailed information, please refer to the POSITION DESCRIPTION 

Mō tō māou rōpū | About the team  

NeSI partners with research sector institutions to achieve a critical mass of high-performance computing expertise and capability nationally. NeSI is an unincorporated body, with investment from New Zealand universities, Crown Research Institutes and the Crown, through the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. Our purpose is to grow the computing and analytics capability of researchers to ensure New Zealand’s future prosperity.

He kōrero mōu | About you 

Our ideal candidate will have a relevant tertiary qualification and/or considerable industry experience with demonstrated experience in a programming, integration and DevOps/GitOps focused role.

Ideally, you will have Full-stack software development and/or integration/customisation experience across various languages with distributed or cloud solutions/service development experience.

As a software engineer, your love of shaping technology will have a direct impact on the future of NeSI. You’ll bring your DevOps expertise to product integration and customisation efforts, ensuring CI/CD methodologies are followed, from infrastructure-as-code to continuous release. You’ll be immersed in all elements of adaptive and agile development practices, and be comfortable working across a multi-site distributed team.

Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills  

• High level analytical, conceptual, and problem resolution skills and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Working knowledge of distributed systems and common networking protocols.
• Proficiency in deployment and operation of software platforms via common cloud infrastructures.
• Practical understanding of container-based software delivery.
• Strong Linux skills relevant to open software development and deployment.
• Expertise in the use, configuration and software-pipeline integration of CI/CD environments, and test-driven development frameworks.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

We offer an opportunity within New Zealand’s leading University that will have a positive impact on the lives of students. We also offer: 

• Five weeks’ annual leave per annum 
• Up to 6.75% employer superannuation contribution 
• Over 300 different career development courses and programmes 
• Discounted parking and various leisure and recreation services 
• A diverse and inclusive working environment 

For more information please visit Staff Benefits.  

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply 

Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of Monday 25th April 2022 to be considered.  

Please include your cover letter and/or CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above. 

Please note, the actual job title for this role is DevOps and Integration Programmer.

Covid-19 Vaccination

The University of Auckland is committed to protecting the health, safety and well-being of our staff and students. All students, staff and visitors need to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, or medically exempt, in order to come onto our campuses or to take part in face-to-face University-managed activities. Therefore, we are only able to consider applicants who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or have a New Zealand Ministry of Health issued medical exemption and evidence of this will be requested as part of your employment. You can read more about the University’s vaccination policy here.

Overseas Applicants

In accordance with our commitment to equitable recruitment, the University welcomes applications from all suitably qualified and experienced candidates. In response to COVID-19 the New Zealand Government imposed strict border restrictions but has now announced a 5-step plan for a phased reopening of Aotearoa New Zealand’s borders and welcomes the return of all nationalities.

Step 1 and 2 are complete meaning New Zealand Citizens and residents, and other eligible travellers coming from anywhere in the world will be able to travel to New Zealand as long as they meet health requirements which may include being fully vaccinated and completing pre-departure tests).

Step 3 (from 13 April 2022) Border opens to Australian citizens and permanent residents arriving from anywhere in the world

   (from 2 May 2022)  border opens to visitors from visa-waiver countries and existing (onshore and offshore) holders of valid visitor visas. 

Step 4 (from July 2022) - border opens to Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) holders who earn above the New Zealand median wage (further details will be made available soon).

Step 5 (from October 2022) - The border reopens and normal visa processing resumes for all categories, including visitor and student visas, unless the visa is closed or paused.

The information above is constantly being reviewed and may have been updated by Immigration New Zealand since this advertisement was published. Please visit Immigration New Zealand or the Government’s official COVID-19 website for the most current and more detailed information. 

This phased reconnection will take time, meaning the degree to which an offshore candidate can engage in the interview process; or be available to commence in a new position. The University will negotiate an appropriate start date with the successful candidate.

Equity

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive and equitable environment.  For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQITakatāpui+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other equity issues go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz