Lead Engineer - Site Reliability at Hipages Group in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia | Kablio

Role

Description

monitoring

observability

incident response

cloud architecture

ci/cd

sre reliability

Strengthen monitoring, observability, incident response and operational excellence
Drive technical design and architecture across our AWS- and Kubernetes-based platform
Lead and deliver cross-team platform features with strong engineering standards
Mentor engineers and guide consistent engineering quality and decision-making
Champion developer experience with efficient CI/CD workflows and internal tools
Shape SRE technical direction and uplift reliability practices across engineering

Requirements

7+ years

aws

kubernetes

terraform

kafka

sre

7+ years in backend, platform or infrastructure engineering, including technical leadership
(Nice to have) Experience with Kafka, relational databases, EKS/MSK, Honeycomb.io or Incident.io
Strength in designing and delivering complex, multi-system features
Clear communicator who adapts to different technical and non-technical audiences
Solid understanding of SRE principles, SLIs/SLOs and incident lifecycle management
Agile squads, hackathons, off-sites and roadshows
Deep hands-on experience with AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform and CI/CD tooling (GitHub Actions, ArgoCD)
Sydney CBD office near Town Hall and Gadigal Stations

Benefits

A vibrant social scene - we work hard and have fun doing it
Extra leave for birthdays, volunteering, and more
Competitive salary, benefits and perks, plus equity via our Employee Share Program
Hands-on learning opportunities and workshops for continuous upskilling
Hybrid working model: 50% work from home
In-house Talent Development team to prioritise personal and career growth
Healthy snacks, continental breakfast and fresh fruit
Diverse, collaborative teams that love solving problems
Tailored growth support, mentoring and stretch projects

Training + Development

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Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

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Security clearance

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Company

Overview

Founded with the vision to revolutionize how homeowners connect with tradespeople, hipages group has become Australia's leading online marketplace for trades and services.
The platform connects customers with trusted, qualified tradespeople for a range of home improvement projects, from small repairs to large renovations.
The company specializes in offering a seamless online experience, making it easier for both consumers and businesses to engage in home maintenance and construction work.
Over the years, hipages has continuously expanded its services, offering solutions across multiple sectors including residential, commercial, and construction.
With a user-friendly app and website, hipages helps streamline the process of finding the right professional for the job, whether it's plumbing, electrical, carpentry, or general construction.
Hipages’ reach extends nationwide, with an ever-growing network of tradespeople committed to high standards of workmanship and customer service.
An integral part of hipages' success is its commitment to innovation and the continuous development of tools and resources to help customers and businesses thrive.
The company is well-known for its focus on making the home improvement process easier, safer, and more efficient for all parties involved.

Culture + Values

DNA: Make it happen
Service
Being Genuine
Collaboration
Innovation
Value
Psychological safety – we listen, act, and grow together
Flat structure – free from bureaucracy and politics
Employee ownership through share program
Celebrating everything – big wins, little wins, birthdays, cultural days

Environment + Sustainability

Partnering with environmentally-friendly suppliers
Supporting minority-owned caterers to boost social impact
Choosing socially conscious and community-focused suppliers
Benefit program includes environmental support initiatives

Inclusion & Diversity

50/50 Gender Balance

Achieved Overall Company Gender Equality

The company has successfully achieved a gender balance of 50/50 across its entire workforce.

#1 Employer for Women

Top Rated Employer Recognition

Recognized as the #1 employer for women in 2025 by Work180, highlighting exceptional support for women in the workplace.

Top 101 Employers Rank

Leading in Workplace Inclusivity

Ranked #1 on the 2025 Top 101 Employers for Women list, showcasing commitment to gender equality and diversity.

Maintains Diversity Targets

Long-term Diversity Commitment

The company has consistently maintained diversity targets across gender, age, culture, ethnicity, and sexual orientation since 2016.

50/50 gender split at board level, including female Chair
Australia’s Most Inclusive Workplace 2025 (Corp Vision)
Flagship ‘Women in Leadership – Empower’ program
hipages STEM scholarship for women in STEM

Articles

Company

Overview

Founded with the vision to revolutionize how homeowners connect with tradespeople, hipages group has become Australia's leading online marketplace for trades and services.
The platform connects customers with trusted, qualified tradespeople for a range of home improvement projects, from small repairs to large renovations.
The company specializes in offering a seamless online experience, making it easier for both consumers and businesses to engage in home maintenance and construction work.
Over the years, hipages has continuously expanded its services, offering solutions across multiple sectors including residential, commercial, and construction.
With a user-friendly app and website, hipages helps streamline the process of finding the right professional for the job, whether it's plumbing, electrical, carpentry, or general construction.
Hipages’ reach extends nationwide, with an ever-growing network of tradespeople committed to high standards of workmanship and customer service.
An integral part of hipages' success is its commitment to innovation and the continuous development of tools and resources to help customers and businesses thrive.
The company is well-known for its focus on making the home improvement process easier, safer, and more efficient for all parties involved.

Culture + Values

DNA: Make it happen
Service
Being Genuine
Collaboration
Innovation
Value
Psychological safety – we listen, act, and grow together
Flat structure – free from bureaucracy and politics
Employee ownership through share program
Celebrating everything – big wins, little wins, birthdays, cultural days

Environment + Sustainability

Partnering with environmentally-friendly suppliers
Supporting minority-owned caterers to boost social impact
Choosing socially conscious and community-focused suppliers
Benefit program includes environmental support initiatives

Inclusion & Diversity

50/50 Gender Balance

Achieved Overall Company Gender Equality

The company has successfully achieved a gender balance of 50/50 across its entire workforce.

#1 Employer for Women

Top Rated Employer Recognition

Recognized as the #1 employer for women in 2025 by Work180, highlighting exceptional support for women in the workplace.

Top 101 Employers Rank

Leading in Workplace Inclusivity

Ranked #1 on the 2025 Top 101 Employers for Women list, showcasing commitment to gender equality and diversity.

Maintains Diversity Targets

Long-term Diversity Commitment

The company has consistently maintained diversity targets across gender, age, culture, ethnicity, and sexual orientation since 2016.

50/50 gender split at board level, including female Chair
Australia’s Most Inclusive Workplace 2025 (Corp Vision)
Flagship ‘Women in Leadership – Empower’ program
hipages STEM scholarship for women in STEM

Articles