Job Overview & Organization Mission

Judo Bank is hiring a Senior Cloud Platform Engineer in Southbank to build resilient cloud-native Azure infrastructure for Australia’s premier SME bank.

Judo Bank is seeking an experienced Senior Cloud Platform Engineer to join our cloud infrastructure engineering team in Southbank, Melbourne. You will automate our 100% cloud-native banking platform on Microsoft Azure, implementing Infrastructure as Code and adhering to APRA CPS 234 security benchmarks.

As a key member of the team at Judo Bank in Melbourne, VIC, you will play a central role in driving excellence, upholding top-tier Australian industry standards, and contributing directly to the strategic milestones of one of the nation’s premier employers.

Key Duties & Core Responsibilities

In this critical role, your operational duties and key performance responsibilities will encompass:

• Architect and: Architect and maintain cloud landing zones on Microsoft Azure using modular Terraform.
• Deploy and: Deploy and manage enterprise Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) clusters and API gateways.
• Enforce strict: Enforce strict regulatory compliance, zero-trust network segmentation, and encryption at rest/transit.
• Build automated: Build automated CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions to achieve continuous delivery.

Required Qualifications, Licenses & Experience

To be successful in this position at Judo Bank, candidates are expected to satisfy the following essential selection criteria:

• Mandatory Qualification: Bachelor Degree in Computer Science or Microsoft Azure Certified.
• Relevant Experience: Minimum 5+ Years of verified industry experience in Australia or recognized overseas equivalence.
• 5+ years cloud engineering experience with deep expertise in Microsoft Azure.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Terraform, infrastructure automation, and container orchestration.
• Familiarity with financial regulatory security standards (APRA CPS 234 / ISO 27001).

Core Competencies & Key Technical Proficiencies

The successful applicant will possess demonstrated capabilities across the following domain skill sets:

Salary, Compensation & Employee Benefits

At Judo Bank, we understand that our people drive our achievements. An outstanding remuneration and wellbeing package is provided in line with Australian benchmarks:

• Competitive Remuneration: AU$155,000 – AU$190,000 per year + standard Australian Superannuation (11.5%).
• Package $155,000 – $190,000 + short-term incentive bonus + super.
• Vibrant Southbank office with flexible hybrid work arrangements.
• Be an influential builder at one of Australia’s fastest-growing neo-banks.
• Leave Entitlements: 4 weeks annual leave (with 17.5% annual leave loading where applicable) plus 10 days paid personal/carer’s leave.
• Flexible Work: Progressive work-life balance options with supportive corporate culture and leadership development pathways.

About the Employer: Judo Bank

Judo Bank is an ASX-listed Australian challenger bank purpose-built for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Judo Bank is deeply committed to building diverse, equitable, and culturally inclusive work environments. We proudly celebrate diversity and welcome applications from all qualified individuals including First Nations Australians, people with disabilities, and candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Application Process & Next Steps

Applications for this position are currently open and being reviewed on a rolling basis. Suitable candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible before the published closing date.

Please prepare an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a tailored Cover Letter highlighting your relevant experience against the key selection criteria outlined above.

To proceed with your application, click the Apply on Employer Site button to access the official Judo Bank careers gateway.