At Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, our ambition is to help you achieve your goals.

Exceptional client service and the pursuit of excellence are at our core. We invest in and care about our client relationships, which is why many are incredibly longstanding. And we enjoy breaking new ground, as we have for over 100 years.

We are where you need us to be. We are in the world's largest markets, key financial centres and major growth hubs. Our international footprint is extensive and committed.

We are at our best tackling complexity and navigating change. We work alongside you on demanding contentious matters, exacting regulatory work and complex public and private market transactions. We are recognised as leading in these areas.

We are immersed in the sectors and challenges that impact you. We are recognised as standing apart in energy, ESG, infrastructure and resources. And we're focused on areas of growth that affect every business across the world, including technology and digitalisation.

All of this is achieved by supporting the growth of our people, who help us deliver on our ambition - which is to help you achieve yours.

Your goals. Our ambition.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Cloud Engineer with extensive experience in Microsoft Azure and a solid working knowledge of Amazon Web Services (AWS). This role is ideal for someone who thrives in designing, implementing, and managing cloud infrastructure at scale. The successful candidate will demonstrate deep expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC), particularly using Terraform, and will be proficient in building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines that support agile and efficient development workflows.

A strong understanding of monitoring and observability practices is essential, as is a commitment to maintaining a security-first approach in all aspects of cloud operations. In addition to technical excellence, this role requires a collaborative mindset, as the Senior Cloud Engineer will be expected to mentor team members and foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

If you are passionate about cloud technologies and eager to lead by example in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment, we would love to hear from you.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience.

Minimum of 7 years of experience in cloud engineering, with a strong emphasis on Azure services and practical exposure to AWS.

Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, especially Terraform.

Experience in designing and managing CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or AWS CodePipeline.

Solid understanding of monitoring and observability tools and practices, including experience with Azure Monitor, SCOM, SolarWinds or similar technologies.

Strong understanding of networking concepts, security protocols, and compliance requirements in cloud environments.

What you can expect from us:

We’re a world leading international law firm with a global team of over 6,000 professionals across 26 offices. As the market leader in Australia, we are committed to high performance, collaboration, diversity and digital innovation. We are client-centred, commercially driven, and renowned for our solution-focused expertise. We will align your growth with our ambitions.

We make your personal and professional growth our business. And as part of the team, our ambition is yours too. Wherever you are in your career: grow and help the firm grow with you.

We will provide opportunities to learn on the job as well as a mix of learning opportunities tailored to you. Daily experiences, supportive challenges, team collaboration, mentors, and structured learning opportunities help you to expand your knowledge and reach your goals.

We value your wellbeing, both at home and work and we place a strong emphasis on mental health. If you need support, you’ll have it and we’ll empower you to harness your personal strengths, navigate uncertainty, embrace opportunities, and effectively manage things within your control.

For more benefits on offer such as our 26 weeks paid parental leave, holistic wellbeing fund or home office allowance please click/ copy this link into your browser - https://marketing.hsfkramer.com/20/33497/landing-pages/hsf-kramer-australia-benefits-brochure.pdf.

Join us to be part of a human, bold and outstanding team at Australia’s market leading law firm.

We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values—Human, Bold, and Outstanding.