DevOps Engineer

BLACKROC Recruitment

DevOps Engineer

12-month contract + extension option

Hybrid working | QLD, ACT, VIC, NSW or SA

Must be an Australian Citizen + be able to obtain Baseline Clearance

We are seeking a DevOps Engineer to join a major Government digital transformation program. This role will suit someone with a strong development background across Node.js, REST APIs, CI/CD, automation, monitoring and modern DevOps practices. You will support the delivery of scalable digital platforms, improve system performance, and contribute to reliable, user-focused technology outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop and maintain RESTful APIs
  • Develop full-stack applications using Node.js and React, Vue or Next.js
  • Build and maintain dashboards for application performance and user metrics
  • Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues across development and deployment cycles
  • Develop scripts and automation tools to reduce manual tasks
  • Integrate applications with GitLab, Jira and Microsoft Teams
  • Support CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation and release processes
  • Work closely with technical teams and stakeholders to deliver quality outcomes

About You

  • 2–3+ years’ experience in Node.js full-stack development
  • Experience with React, Vue or Next.js
  • Strong RESTful API development experience
  • Experience with Jira, VS Code and DevOps practices
  • Exposure to GitLab, CI/CD pipelines or deployment automation
  • Experience with dashboards, monitoring, metrics or application performance
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Highly Regarded

  • GitLab CI/CD pipeline experience
  • Accessibility, inclusive design or WCAG knowledge
  • Automated testing, documentation or AI-assisted delivery workflows
  • Government or large-scale digital delivery experience

To apply, please send your resume or contact Abbie for a confidential discussion: ***email_hidden*** / 0413 444 157