Development Operations Engineer

Job Description

Innovation at the core. Powering a smarter future.

At Vector, we believe innovation is key to building a cleaner, more connected future. We partner globally, embrace new ideas, and apply cutting-edge technologies to make energy more resilient, accessible, and sustainable.

Through Vector Technology Services (VTS), we collaborate with global leaders including AWS to develop cloud-native platforms that solve real energy challenges. We apply data, automation, and digital tools to improve reliability, support decarbonisation, and enable smarter energy systems, here in Auckland and globally.

The role

We’re growing our DevOps capability and are looking for an Intermediate DevOps Engineer to support the ongoing evolution of Diverge - our cloud-native energy data platform.

In this role, you’ll contribute to improving how we build, test, integrate, and deploy software. You’ll work across squads to enhance CI/CD pipelines, support developers, and help streamline the software development lifecycle through automation and tooling.

You’ll play a key part in strengthening pipeline performance, improving feedback loops, and ensuring our platform remains reliable, scalable, and secure as it evolves.

What you’ll be doing

• Contribute to the design and improvement of CI/CD pipelines to enhance build, test, and deployment processes
• Support squads by troubleshooting pipeline and build issues, helping unblock delivery
• Assist with integrating and automating testing across the platform to strengthen release quality and confidence
• Contribute to improving release processes and ensuring reliable code integration, testing, and deployment
• Work with teams to break down work, estimate effort, and support iterative delivery in an Agile environment
• Support monitoring, performance, and security requirements across development teams
• Identify opportunities to reduce manual effort through automation and DevOps practices
• Share knowledge and support more junior engineers, contributing to a culture of learning and collaboration

Who are we looking for?

• DevOps & CI/CD: Working knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines, with hands-on experience using relevant tools
• Cloud & AWS: Experience with AWS services such as Lambda, DynamoDB, S3, and IAM, with an understanding of serverless architecture and infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform)
• Agile delivery: Comfortable working in Agile environments (Scrum/Kanban), contributing to task breakdown, estimation, and iterative delivery
• Testing & automation: Experience with TDD/BDD and automated testing across build and deployment pipelines
• Collaboration & mindset: Strong problem-solving skills, ability to work independently while collaborating with others, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement
• Mentoring & communication: Ability to share knowledge, provide constructive feedback, and support team capability uplift

Why Vector

We know great energy starts with great people. We’re committed to creating an environment where you can thrive:

• Develop your career through progression pathways, learning opportunities, and on-the-job growth
• Work on meaningful, complex challenges that impact New Zealand and beyond
• Be part of a collaborative, engineer-led culture focused on continuous improvement
• Access flexible working, wellbeing support, and benefits that support you and your family
• Contribute to building a more sustainable and connected energy future

Apply now!

If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply - even if you don’t meet every requirement. Your skills and perspective might be exactly what we need.

Applications may close early as we review candidates, so don’t hesitate to apply.

Vector values diversity in all its forms and welcomes people of all backgrounds, experiences, identities, and abilities.

Additional Information

We know that some people may hesitate to apply if they don’t meet every single requirement. If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply anyway - your skills, enthusiasm, and unique perspective could be just what we’re looking for.

Vector values diversity in all its forms and welcomes people of all backgrounds, experiences, identities and abilities to be part of our team.