Azure Platform Engineer (Data & Analytics)
Softtest pays pty ltdSydney, New South Wales, Australia
Posted May 13, 2026
Contract / Temporary
About the Company
Softtest Pays is a leading Australian technology and digital talent specialist that connects skilled professionals with top-tier organisations through innovative, flexible sourcing strategies. Since 2009, the firm has delivered IT and technology staffing, professional consultancy, and contractor support to federal, state, private sector and defence industry clients, earning a reputation for excellence and security. Its distinctive approach combines personalised contractor care, strict ethical standards, and a strong commitment to workplace diversity, supported by active partnerships with the Australian Computer Society, Females in IT, and the Project Management Institute. Candidates value Softtest Pays for its trusted guidance and seamless placement experience, while clients rely on its deep industry expertise and proven track record of delivering high‑quality talent.
Job Description
Azure Platform Engineer (Data & Analytics) position is open for Australian Citizens with ability to obtain Baseline Clearance. The role involves managing cloud hosted infrastructure using infrastructure as code in support of data and analytics workloads. Experience with Azure Cloud, Azure hosted Data and Analytics Platforms, and Azure security features is required. The initial contract period is 12 months.
Requirements
- Experience designing, building and maintaining cloud hosted platforms and services (Infrastructure, Platform and Software as a Service)
- Experience developing, implementing, and supporting cloud infrastructure using an infrastructure as code (IaC) approach
- Understanding of cloud security features for platforms and services such as Identity and Access Management, Networking and Policy
- Experience working in Data and Analytics focused projects (Data Engineering, Storage or Data Science)
- Working with multi-disciplinary teams using an Agile methodology
Benefits
- Contract start date: 07 August 2023
- Initial contract period: 12 months
- 2 x 12 months extensions