Engineering Manager - Linux Server - Hawthorn East

We’ve been proudly serving Australian communities since 1914 and have grown to become a top 30-listed company on the ASX with a portfolio of iconic homegrown brands. At the heart of our continued success is over 115,000 team members working across the country, all contributing to bringing our customers smiles. You’ll not only get to see your work make a difference, you’ll be part of a team working together to help Australians eat and live better every day.

About the team

Our Technology team is the backbone of the business, building and maintaining the information technology infrastructure that support Coles Group. As a part of the Technology team, you get the opportunity to work through complex, challenging, meaningful problems using large data sets and new technologies to expand your skills and experience.

We’re looking for an experienced Engineering Manager – Linux Server Platforms to lead the design, build and operation of Coles’ enterprise Linux Server environment.

You will have end-to-end accountability for the Linux platform, with a strong focus on using the Ansible Automation Platform to standardise server deployment, configuration and operational management.

This role will lead the evolution of Coles’ Linux capabilities, improving platform security, reliability and scalability while reducing manual effort and configuration variation through automation.

What you’ll be doing

You will lead teams responsible for the design, engineering, delivery and operation of enterprise Linux Server platforms, with end-to-end ownership of Linux services across datacentre and edge environments. 

You will define and execute the Linux platform strategy, roadmap, engineering standards and reference patterns, while leading the adoption and ongoing development of the Ansible Automation Platform. 

A key focus will be driving automated server provisioning, patching, configuration management and lifecycle processes, by reducing manual processes, configuration drift and technical debt while ensuring Linux Server platforms are secure, resilient, scalable and aligned with enterprise architecture standards.

You will ensure Linux platforms are secure, reliable, resilient, scalable and cost-effective, overseeing availability, performance, capacity, monitoring and observability. You will also lead incident, problem and change-management practices, work closely with architecture, cyber security, application, database, delivery and operational-support teams, manage platform budgets, risks, vendors and managed-service-provider performance, and build team capability through coaching, mentoring and career development.

Ansible automation platform experience is a highly regarded.

About you and your skills

You will bring strong experience leading Linux engineering or infrastructure teams in complex enterprise environments, with expertise in enterprise Linux platforms and the Ansible Automation Platform. 

You will also have a strong understanding of Linux security, reliability and service management, together with proven stakeholder, vendor and people leadership capability.

•    5+ years experience leading infrastructure, platform, or operations teams in complex enterprise environments
•    Proven experience in infrastructure design, implementation, and lifecycle management
•    Experience managing hybrid environments (on-premise datacentre and edge clouds as well as public cloud platforms)
•    Experience working across platform-aligned teams (e.g. compute, storage, network, edge)
•    Experience leading both design-focused and build/run teams
•    Strong background in infrastructure operations, including incident, problem, and change management
•    Experience managing outsourced operations and vendor delivery models
•    Experience delivering large-scale infrastructure or platform transformation initiatives
•    Demonstrated ability to drive automation and standardisation across infrastructure environments
•    Demonstrated ability to build high-performing teams and drive continuous improvement
•    Relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology, Engineering and related discipline
•    Strong financial management capability
•    Risk management and governance experience
•    Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
•    Understanding of enterprise infrastructure trends, tooling, and service models

If you’re passionate about building secure, reliable and highly automated Linux platforms, we’d love to hear from you.

What’s in it for you?

• Flexible working options: We know that work is only one part of your life, so we actively encourage a positive work-life balance and provide hybrid working options to help you achieve it.
• Office perks: Take advantage of our gym facility and fitness classes, free parking, BBQ area, mini-Coles supermarket, fooderie hub where you can sample new products before they hit the shelves, school holiday program and so much more when you come in.
• Discounts: Eligible team members receive 5% discount all year round on your Supermarket and Liquor online and in-store purchases. We also offer additional periods of double discount (10%) at various times throughout the year. As well as hotdeals exclusive to team members that translate into additional savings.
• Reward through recognition: Give and receive recognition, linked to our Coles values, through our digital recognition platform ‘mythanks’. You can accumulate points to redeem in the online shop for exciting gifts and electronic gift cards from an extensive range of retailers.
• Opportunities for learning and development: No matter where you start within our diverse business, you’ll have experiences, exposure, and education to satisfy you. Discover and explore a variety of career development programs and job-specific training.
• Paid parental leave: We understand how important your life outside work is and offer permanent team members paid parental leave to support you in balancing work and family.
• Investment in your future: Our annual team member share plan offer allows eligible team members to make regular pre-tax salary sacrifice deductions to purchase Coles Group shares.

About the recruitment process

We’re continuing to build a gender equitable team, and a culture that is just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the communities we serve. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe and respectful for our team. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

We’re happy to adjust our recruitment process to support candidates with disability. For further information and additional contact details visit the ‘Our Recruitment Process’ section of our careers site or email inclusionrecruitment@coles.com.au

Job ID: 193011

Employment Type: Full time

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