Junior DevOps Engineer

About the Company

Accenture is a worldwide professional services firm with strong capabilities in digital, cloud, and security.

Role Overview

As a Junior DevOps Engineer, you will help deliver infrastructure-as-code and configuration management solutions while working closely with experienced team members. The position is designed to build practical capability in automation, CI/CD, and modern cloud deployment methods across AWS and Azure. You will gain exposure to enterprise-grade tools and contribute to infrastructure automation work while developing your DevOps knowledge.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with infrastructure-as-code delivery using Terraform across AWS and Azure, with guidance from senior colleagues.
• Support configuration management activities using Ansible where required.
• Contribute to automation initiatives and strengthen your understanding of cloud infrastructure tooling and practices.
• Help build and maintain Azure DevOps pipelines under supervision.
• Work with Docker containers and develop foundational knowledge of Kubernetes concepts.
• Write simple Bash scripts to automate routine tasks.
• Prepare and update technical documentation for implemented solutions.
• Collaborate with senior team members to learn DevOps principles and infrastructure automation methods.
• Provide guided support for deployed applications and infrastructure.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for someone with a solid grasp of infrastructure-as-code ideas, configuration management fundamentals, and DevOps automation practices. You should also have a basic understanding of CI/CD, familiarity with Azure DevOps (including Pipelines and Repositories), and some exposure to Terraform on AWS and/or Azure. Knowledge of Ansible, basic Bash scripting, and a willingness to learn quickly are important. Strong communication, teamwork, problem-solving ability, and attention to detail are also needed.

Eligibility

This role is intended for Australian citizens who have continuously resided in Australia for the past 3 to 5 years. An active security clearance is preferred because of the secure nature of the work.

Bonus Exposure

Additional experience or interest in Docker, containerization fundamentals, Kubernetes or OpenShift, and HashiCorp Vault or secrets management will be viewed positively.

Benefits

• 18 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Options for short- and long-term career breaks.
• A structured programme to support career growth.
• Opportunities for roles locally and internationally.
• Recognition as a Family Inclusive Workplace™.
• Flexible working arrangements focused on wellbeing and balance.
• Access to broad training programmes covering business, technical, and professional development.
• Opportunities for formal and informal learning, both online and in person.
• A supportive environment for building specialised skills and progressing your career.

Equal Opportunity and Inclusion

Accenture is committed to an inclusive workplace where people can bring their authentic selves to work. The company promotes equal opportunity, supports flexible working, and does not tolerate discrimination based on age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, religion, or sexual orientation. If you need recruitment adjustments or have a preferred communication method, you may contact the provided talent team details. Accenture also gathers data to measure the effectiveness of its inclusion and diversity initiatives and shares privacy information about personal data handling and rights.