BE THE DIFFERENCE
At AIA we don’t simply believe in being ‘the best’. We believe in better – because there’s no limit to how far ‘better’ can take us. Everything we do is driven by our purpose to make a difference by helping people embrace Healthier, Longer, Better Lives. And every one of our people has an important role to play. If you want to make a difference by helping shape a healthier, better-protected Australia, read on.

 

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a Senior Cloud Operations Engineer to join our Melbourne-based team. Reporting to the Senior Manager – Cloud Operations & FinOps, you’ll play a pivotal role in managing and optimising AIA Australia’s cloud infrastructure.

This role combines deep technical expertise in Azure cloud operations with a strong focus on automation, governance, and cost optimisation through FinOps practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Cloud Operations & Automation
  • Deliver and support operational services aligned with SLAs for AIA’s cloud-hosted solutions
  • Manage lifecycle, compliance, and security of cloud services
  • Automate routine tasks to improve scalability, reliability, and efficiency
  • Develop and maintain scripts (KQL, PowerShell, Python) to streamline operations
     
• Cloud Governance & FinOps
  • Support the development and enforcement of Azure policies and operational procedures
  • Drive cost optimisation through tagging, budgeting, anomaly detection, and usage analysis
  • Execute financial management strategies to maximise cloud value and efficiency
  • Collaborate across teams to embed FinOps principles and promote cost-aware engineering
     

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience in Azure cloud operations and cloud-native technologies (e.g., Kubernetes, Databricks, APIM)
• Strong scripting and automation skills (PowerShell, Python, KQL)
• Solid understanding of cloud security, compliance, and governance frameworks
• Hands-on experience with FinOps tools, models, and practices
• Azure certifications (AZ-104, AZ-305, AZ-400) are highly regarded
   

Why Choose AIA

• Access to ongoing training and development
• Career growth through internal mobility
• Additional leave days to recharge
• Health and wellbeing initiatives
• Flexible working arrangements
• Inclusive and supportive leadership

At AIA Australia, we’re proud to support the wellbeing of over 3.5 million Australians. As part of the AIA Group — the largest independent publicly listed pan-Asian life insurance group — we aim to engage one billion people to live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives by 2030.

AIA is different. Are you?
If you’re ready to make a difference every day, apply now.