BELIEVE IN BETTERDo you believe in shaping a better, healthier, more sustainable future through the power of digital?At AIA we've started an exciting movement to create a healthier, more sustainable future for everyone.It's finding new ways to not only better people's lives, but to better the communities and environments we live. As pioneering innovators for over 100 years, we're now transforming our organisation to be faster, simpler and more connected. Because we want to be even better equipped to develop digital solutions and experiences that help more people live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.And to get there, we need people with tech expertise and passion to help develop positive sustainable change through digitally enhanced experiences that will impact the lives of millions of people and create a healthier future for everyone.Sound like you? Then read on.The opportunity:You will play a key role in AIA New Zealand's Infrastructure Team, supporting and enhancing cloud operations by working with teams across NZ, AU, and Group to implement optimal cloud solutions.You will oversee best practices for deployment and maintenance, provide guidance to development teams, ensure application performance and quality, and manage cloud environments following security and FinOps best practices.Key responsibilities include:Supporting the operational governance of AIA's multi-cloud environment, primarily Azure and AWS components.Setting up monitoring tools to track and manage cloud infrastructure and applications.Developing and maintaining scalable, secure, and efficient Azure architecture.Collaborating with the development teams to integrate applications with Azure Services.Leading efforts to ensure Azure security, compliance and governance adhere to group standards.Developing solutions in line with Group Cloud Centre of Excellence (CCoE) processes and operational guides to ensure a smooth cloud transition.Optimising Azure costs and resource utilisation.Collaborating with service providers to ensure timely delivery of operational processes (backup, patching, provisioning, monitoring) that meet AIA standards.Driving operational efficiency through enhancements and identify automation opportunities using Infrastructure-as-Code tools.Ensuring management and compliance of public cloud technologies adhere to audit standards.Working with Local and Group Technical Risk and Cloud Centre of Excellence (CCoE) to meet all security requirements and standards.Supporting provisioning of non-standard cloud services not covered under AIA service provider contracts.Assisting with maintaining and securing each cloud platform.Writing scripts and developing configuration templates for cloud automation.Building a professional public cloud service with a focus on optimisation.Assisting with the migration of the on-premises applications to Microsoft Azure.Troubleshooting and resolving cloud related issues.Mentoring and providing guidance to junior engineers.Implementing and optimising automation tools and processes for continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.Ideally, you'll bring:Proficiency and strong hands-on experience in Microsoft Azure.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Strong stakeholder management abilities.Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Mathematics.3+ years of hands-on experience in designing, developing, and implementing cloud solutions on Azure.Solid understanding of the five pillars of well-architected frameworks.Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams including business analysts, developers, and subject matter experts.Why choose AIA?At AIA, we believe in empowering every one of our people to find their 'better'. We do this by offering:Opportunities to grow within the business through internal mobility.Competitive employee benefits that include insurances, an Employee Share Purchase Scheme and an extra day of leave each quarter to recharge.Membership to AIA Vitality, our science-backed health and wellbeing programme that provides the guidance, tools, and rewards to get more out of life and start thriving. AIA Vitality partners include Airpoints, Woolworths, MoleMap, endota, Les Mills, Samsung, Garmin and many more!A supportive and inclusive workplace.Flexible working arrangements.If you believe in developing a better tomorrow, apply now!Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission. AIA NZ values diversity in the workforce. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds, including those with a disability, additional mental health needs, chronic health conditions and/or are neurodiverse to apply for our roles. If you encounter accessibility barriers to the standard recruitment process, please email ****** are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.Recruitment Agencies: Our Talent team does not require any recruitment agency support.Interested Candidates: Apply using the 'Apply' button. No emailed applications accepted. For general enquiries only, contact:You must provide all requested information, including Personal Data, to be considered for this career opportunity. Failure to provide such information may influence the processing and outcome of your application. You are responsible for ensuring that the information you submit is accurate and up-to-date.THE AIA DIFFERENCEMany companies claim to be different, but at AIA, we live and breathe it. Being different is who we are, what we believe, and how we help make positive health and wellbeing changes to the lives of New Zealanders every day.Join our dream, to champion New Zealand to be one of the healthiest and best protected nations in the world.
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