Platform Engineer (SDE1)

The Opportunity :

This is your chance to launch your career at the intersection of finance and technology. As a Platform Engineer (SDE1) at NAB, you will join a team that is building the core engineering framework of our bank's technological transformation. This is not a typical entry-level role; you will be immersed in a culture of learning and innovation from day one, contributing to real-world systems that support millions of customers. Working alongside experienced engineers, you will gain hands-on experience with multi-cloud technologies, container orchestration, large-scale automation, and key banking constructs of security & risk. We are looking for passionate, curious, and collaborative individuals who are eager to learn and grow. If you want to build foundational skills and make a tangible impact, this is the place to start your journey.

What You'll Do :

As a SDE1, you will be a key contributor to our team, focusing on executing well-defined tasks under the guidance of senior engineers. Your work will directly support the stability and efficiency of the NAB Engineering Foundation.

Contribute to Core Services : Write, test, and debug code for our internal platform services and pipeline frameworks using languages like Python, Go, or Java.

Automate Infrastructure Tasks : Develop and maintain platform code repos to automate routine operational procedures, reducing manual effort and improving reliability.

Support Container Platforms : Assist in the deployment, configuration, and management of applications on our Kubernetes-based container platform.

Troubleshoot and Resolve Issues : Participate in the team's operational support rota, responding to alerts, investigating incidents, and resolving basic platform issues to minimize impact.

Document and Share Knowledge : Create and maintain clear technical documentation for the tools, systems, and processes you work on, contributing to our shared knowledge base.

What You'll Bring :

We are seeking candidates with a strong technical aptitude, a collaborative spirit, and an insatiable desire to learn.

Experience : 2+ years of software development or related technical experience.

Education : Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.

Core Fundamentals : Solid understanding of computer science fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, operating systems, networking and cloud computing.

Programming Proficiency : Foundational skills in at least one modern programming language such as Java, Python, Go or Typescript.

Technical Curiosity : A genuine interest in cloud computing, infrastructure automation, and building reliable, scalable systems.

Collaborative Mindset : Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively within a supportive, agile team environment, embodying our "Win Together" value.

Knowledge and some Experience in Cloud : A good understanding of Cloud computing and cloud infrastructure (AWS / Google Cloud / Azure)

Understanding of containerization technologies like Docker, Kubernetes.

Good to Have :

While not required, familiarity with the following technologies will help you hit the ground running :

Familiarity with CI / CD principles and tools such as Jenkins or GitLab CI or Harness.

An interest in Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Policy As Code (PaC) etc.

Exposure to Harness Modules.

Platform Specific languages like Ansible, Terraform, Bash and high-level languages like Typescript