Platform Engineer

Eligible: Australian Citizens Only (Government role)

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain interactive and high-performance dashboards in Grafana

Build visually compelling and user-friendly data visualisations tailored to business and operational needs

Integrate Grafana with multiple data sources including:

REST APIs and microservices

Relational databases (SQL-based systems)

Time-series databases

Message queues and streaming platforms (e.g., Kafka or equivalents)

Develop custom panels, plugins, and extensions for Grafana where required

Work closely with data engineers, DevOps teams, and stakeholders to translate requirements into effective dashboards

Optimise dashboard performance, query efficiency, and data retrieval processes

Implement best practices for observability, monitoring, and alerting

Ensure secure handling and presentation of sensitive government data

Document solutions, architecture decisions, and technical configurations

Required Skills & Experience

Strong hands-on experience developing dashboards and visualisations in Grafana

Proven experience integrating Grafana with multiple heterogeneous data sources:

APIs (REST/GraphQL)

SQL/NoSQL databases

Event streaming or queue systems

Strong proficiency in:

JavaScript

HTML

CSS

Solid understanding of data modelling and query optimisation for visual analytics

Experience working in large-scale or enterprise environments

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in a contract setting

Nice to Have

Experience developing Grafana plugins or extensions

Familiarity with backend development (Node.js or similar frameworks)

Experience with observability tools (Prometheus, Loki, InfluxDB, Elasticsearch, etc.)

Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

Experience working within government or regulated environments

Understanding of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines

Soft Skills

Strong communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Ability to translate business requirements into technical dashboards and insights

High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy

Strong time management and ability to deliver within contract timelines

Pay: From $120,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):

Are you an Australian Citizen?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Melbourne VIC