RMIT University

Overview:

• Permanent full-time position based at our Melbourne CBD campus (hybrid work model), and flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
• Exciting opportunity to shape the future of RMIT’s AWS ecosystem.
• Lead and influence technical architecture, engineering practices, and cloud strategy, and make a real impact in a forward-thinking, innovative environment

About the Portfolio

The Operations Portfolio enables an integrated, enterprise-wide delivery for best practice student and staff experiences.

The Portfolio incorporates the following business units: Enterprise Projects and Business Performance (EPBP), Communications, People, Information and Technology Services (ITS), Office of the Chief Operating Officer, Procurement and Vietnam Operations.

The Portfolio houses significant drivers and delivery components across the staff and student journeys and enables the overall experience for both groups. The Portfolio is integral in bringing the RMIT strategy to life, across the globe. Each of these functions supports the global operations of the University both directly as well as through its controlled entities.

The Information Technology Services (ITS) function, provides RMIT University with current and emerging Technology systems and services. Our vision of “unleashing technologies to enable great experiences for RMIT communities” supports a proactive and leading-edge technology ecosystem, mindset and delivery empowering the advancement of the University’s commitment to advancing Lifelong Learners.

The Role

An AWS Platform Principal Engineer is a senior technical leader responsible for the strategic direction, design, and implementation of robust, scalable, and secure cloud platforms on Amazon Web Services (AWS). This high-impact role operates at a broad scope, influencing technical architecture, engineering practices, and the overall technical strategy for organizations heavily invested in the AWS ecosystem.

These engineers are not only deep technical experts but also pragmatic visionaries who translate complex business needs into effective and efficient cloud solutions. They are expected to be hands-on while also providing technical leadership and mentorship to multiple teams.

About You

To be successful in this position, you’ll have:

• Deep expertise in designing, deploying, and managing systems on AWS, with a strong understanding of core AWS platform capabilities and services such as: Landing Zone Accelerator, Control Tower, IAM, SCPs, AWG Config, EC2, Lambda, ECR/ECS, S3, RDS.
• Architectural Leadership: Define and drive the technical architecture and evolution of AWS-based platforms, ensuring they are scalable, reliable, secure, and cost-optimized. Make critical design decisions and setting technical standards following AWS Well Architected Framework.
• System Design and Implementation: Lead the design and implementation of complex systems and services on AWS, leveraging a wide range of AWS services. Employ good practices in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation. Build and optimise DevSecOps pipelines and branching policies, and shift left semantic, functional security testing of IaC.
• Problem Solving: Address and resolve the most challenging and ambiguous technical roadblocks, especially those requiring collaboration across organizational boundaries.
• Technical Guidance and Mentorship: Provide expert technical guidance and mentorship to engineering teams, raising the technical bar and fostering a culture of engineering excellence.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, engineering teams, operations, and security, to ensure successful platform delivery and adoption.
• Driving Innovation: Identify and evaluate new technologies and approaches to improve the platform and introduce innovative solutions.
• Proven experience with IaC tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD principles and IaC code security and quality scanning tools.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages relevant to cloud development (e.g., Python, Java, Go).
• Demonstrated ability to design and build secure, reliable, and scalable systems.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Ability to influence technical direction and drive alignment across multiple teams.

To Apply

Please submit your CV addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link below.

Please click on the Position Description to know more about the role.

http://www.rmit.edu.au/content/dam/rmit/au/en/careers/position-descriptions/pd-cloud-platform-principal-aws.pdf

We will be running a rolling recruitment process, so please do not wait until the closing date to apply.

When you join our team, you'll be able to access a range of benefits: www.rmit.edu.au/careers/employee-benefits. From travel to fitness, there's something for everyone!

Applications Close:

22 Aug 2025 11.59 pm

RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

At RMIT, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to RMIT (including alternate formats of application forms). To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Dani, via talentsupport@rmit.edu.au or visit our Careers page for more contact information - https://www.rmit.edu.au/careers.

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