Overview
Join to apply for the Cloud Engineer - Contract role at Randstad New Zealand
Wellington based, immediate start, contract till June 2026.
We are seeking a candidate with a strong sense of ownership and leadership, along with design experience, particularly in automation, networking, and integration across multiple cloud and on-premise environments.
Responsibilities
- Bridge architecture and engineering with a sense of ownership/leadership with design experience
- Strong automation, networking and integration across Azure, AWS and On-premise
- Manage Kubernetes clusters to optimise resource use and application scalability
- Execute production change requests related to networking, databases, and identity and access management
- Use tools like Ansible to automate configuration management
- Drive continuous delivery and improve infrastructure deployment across multiple cloud platforms
- Enhance the Cloud Engineering Capability by driving automation and innovation, particularly through DevOps practices
Skills & Experience
- At least 5 years of experience as a Cloud Engineer or in a similar role
- Strong background in infrastructure design and management, with experience in both Linux and Windows Server environments
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Oracle Cloud)
- Proficiency in scripting languages like Python, Shell, PowerShell, HCL, and YML for automation tasks
- Experience with containerisation and orchestration tools like Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift
- Familiarity with IaC tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, and Ansible
- Understanding of CI/CD concepts and tools
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
- Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, or Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) is beneficial.
Kubernetes experience (EKS/AKS/ARO) would be beneficial
How to Apply
Click the APPLY button and include your resume and cover letter.
For further information please contact Sabrina at or email
Legal / Equal Opportunity
Please note, we can only consider applicants that are legally entitled to work in New Zealand at the time of application.
Randstad is committed to equal employment opportunities and diversity.
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