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The Technology team at Avenue is embarking on an exciting journey building an Australian business bank. Our focus will be on configuring off-the-shelf, software as a service (SaaS) solutions. The DevOps team, reporting to the Digital & Integration Architect, is pivotal in delivering the Avenue technology platform in a timely manner whilst meeting the business requirements and aligned to the finance industry and regulator’s standards. The DevOps Engineer supports the delivery of multiple technology solutions, managing the change and release upgrades, facilitating system integration as well as monitor and support system performance. This role is a permanent ongoing role and joins a growing organisation with a great culture.
Background
We are building a dedicated Australian business bank that finds new, flexible ways to free up cash flow so our customers can do more with their money.
Avenue is seeking to become a fully licensed Australian bank in the next 12 months and is currently applying for its restricted authorised deposit-taking institution (ADI) licence. Under the APRA rules, a bank that has been authorised to operate under the Restricted ADI regime has two years in which to become a licensed ADI.
Avenue will initially be focused on a market within business banking, targeting small and medium enterprise (SME) customers. Avenue has a significant opportunity to innovate a largely under-serviced area of business banking.
At Avenue, we believe in the following core values to guide behaviours:
Think big: We have an entrepreneurial mindset. A trailblazer with fresh ideas and a passion to change things for the better.
Play as one team: We listen, we’re respectful and bring out the best in each other.
Do good: We’re fair, ethical and transparent. We earn trust.
Find a way: We’re quick on our feet, insightful and adaptable, and believe there’s always a better way.
Position Purpose & Overview
The Technology team at Avenue is embarking on an exciting journey building an Australian business bank. Our focus will be on configuring off-the-shelf, software as a service (SaaS) solutions. The DevOps team, reporting to the Digital & Integration Architect, is pivotal in delivering the Avenue technology platform in a timely manner whilst meeting the business requirements and aligned to the finance industry and regulator’s standards. The DevOps Engineer supports the delivery of multiple technology solutions, managing the change and release upgrades, facilitating system integration as well as monitor and support system performance. This role is a permanent ongoing role and joins a growing organisation with a great culture.
Responsibilities
Build the Avenue platform
Complete deliverables for system configuration and build as agreed with internal and external teams
Collaborate internally and with third party providers to ensure tasks are completed in synergy
Own the build and implementation of specific software solutions where applicable
Lead or contribute to the design of the solutions in consultation with the IT and customer teams
Complete coding and testing of solutions as assigned
Work closely with the DevOps, internal and external project teams to support multiple implementations at any one time
Provide input and advice on how to optimise and improve solutions
Integrate Systems
Support the team and the Digital & Integration Architect to design the integration pathways for multiple systems
Code and build the integration as designed
Test to ensure a successful implementation
Ensure integrations are aligned to the IT strategy and operating model as well as the overall business needs
Monitor & Support
Monitor the effectiveness of systems working closely with the IT Operations Team and other parts of Avenue
Support improvements and system changes as required
Manage release changes and future upgrades
Design and build reporting where required
Escalate incidents and concerns to the Digital & Integration Architect and CIO where required
Contribute to the overall improvement of the Avenue platform
General Responsibilities
Understand and follow the Avenue Code of Conduct and policies
Stay informed of the latest industry and specialty changes and own your self-development with a learning mindset
Contribute to and promote a positive risk culture with an ability to speak up and escalate risk concerns
Take ownership of your own health and safety & report hazards and incidents to the appropriate team in a timely manner
Requirements
Experience
5+ years’ experience in an engineering role
Tertiary qualifications in a technology-related field
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a high level of personal integrity
Innovative thinking with the ability to collaborate and share ideas
Troubleshooting skills with an ability to explore options to resolve problems as they arise
Finance sector experience and knowledge of the regulator APRA (Australian Prudential Regulation Authority) standards and their application for Avenue
Ability to work in a start-up environment with a learning mindset and the ability to work with ambiguity
Excellent relationship management skills, partnering with internal and external stakeholders to achieve great results
Although not required, experience in a start-up environment will be highly advantageous.
Technical Skills
Experience working with some or all of the following:
Cloud providers, especially AWS
Kubernetes clusters and service meshes (eg. Istio, AppMesh)
Kafka
CI/CD pipelines (BitBucket pipelines, ArgoCD, Spinnaker)
Java development (JDK 8+). Knowledge of Java frameworks (Spring, Quarkus).
Building Docker Containers
Infrastructure automation using Terraform, Cloud Formation
Logging systems
APM (Application Performance Monitoring) systems
SAP Core Banking platforms/Integrations
Other opensource platforms (e.g. Kong)
Knowledge of some/all of the following:
AWS Services (VPC, EC2, S3, Control Tower, GuardDuty, Security Hub, EKS, MSK, API Gateway)
Networking fundamentals
Security concepts.
Logging systems
APM (Application Performance Monitoring) systems
This role is open to applicants with valid Australian working rights.
The Technology team at Avenue is embarking on an exciting journey building an Australian business bank. Our focus will be on configuring off-the-shelf, software as a service (SaaS) solutions. The DevOps team, reporting to the Digital & Integration Architect, is pivotal in delivering the Avenue technology platform in a timely manner whilst meeting the business requirements and aligned to the finance industry and regulator’s standards. The DevOps Engineer supports the delivery of multiple technology solutions, managing the change and release upgrades, facilitating system integration as well as monitor and support system performance. This role is a permanent ongoing role and joins a growing organisation with a great culture.
Background
We are building a dedicated Australian business bank that finds new, flexible ways to free up cash flow so our customers can do more with their money.
Avenue is seeking to become a fully licensed Australian bank in the next 12 months and is currently applying for its restricted authorised deposit-taking institution (ADI) licence. Under the APRA rules, a bank that has been authorised to operate under the Restricted ADI regime has two years in which to become a licensed ADI.
Avenue will initially be focused on a market within business banking, targeting small and medium enterprise (SME) customers. Avenue has a significant opportunity to innovate a largely under-serviced area of business banking.
At Avenue, we believe in the following core values to guide behaviours:
Think big: We have an entrepreneurial mindset. A trailblazer with fresh ideas and a passion to change things for the better.
Play as one team: We listen, we’re respectful and bring out the best in each other.
Do good: We’re fair, ethical and transparent. We earn trust.
Find a way: We’re quick on our feet, insightful and adaptable, and believe there’s always a better way.
Position Purpose & Overview
The Technology team at Avenue is embarking on an exciting journey building an Australian business bank. Our focus will be on configuring off-the-shelf, software as a service (SaaS) solutions. The DevOps team, reporting to the Digital & Integration Architect, is pivotal in delivering the Avenue technology platform in a timely manner whilst meeting the business requirements and aligned to the finance industry and regulator’s standards. The DevOps Engineer supports the delivery of multiple technology solutions, managing the change and release upgrades, facilitating system integration as well as monitor and support system performance. This role is a permanent ongoing role and joins a growing organisation with a great culture.
Responsibilities
Build the Avenue platform
Understand our core objectives and design end-to-end solutions
Develop solutions across build engineering, cloud migrations, containerisation and configuration management practices
Complete deliverables for system configuration and build as agreed with internal and external teams
Collaborate internally and with third party providers to ensure tasks are completed in synergy
Own the build and implementation of specific software solutions where applicable
Lead or contribute to the design of the solutions in consultation with the IT and customer teams
Complete coding and testing of solutions as assigned
Work closely with the DevOps, internal and external project teams to support multiple implementations at any one time
Ensure all components are built to provide quality, security, scalability, stability, efficiency and reliability
Provide input and advice on how to optimise and improve solutions
Proactively lead and contribute to the overall improvement of the Avenue platform
Integrate Systems
Support the team and the Digital & Integration Architect to design the integration pathways for multiple systems
Code and build the integration as designed
Test to ensure a successful implementation
Ensure integrations are aligned to the IT strategy and operating model as well as the overall business needs
Monitor & Support
Monitor the effectiveness of systems working closely with the IT Operations Team and other parts of Avenue
Support improvements and system changes as required
Manage release changes and future upgrades
Design and build reporting where required
Escalate incidents and concerns to the Digital & Integration Architect and CIO where required
Contribute to the overall improvement of the Avenue platform
General Responsibilities
Recommend and implement DevOps practices which are sustainable and considered the best fit for Avenue’s needs
Understand and follow the Avenue Code of Conduct and policies
Stay informed of the latest industry and specialty changes and own your self-development with a learning mindset
Contribute to and promote a positive risk culture with an ability to speak up and escalate risk concerns
Take ownership of your own health and safety & report hazards and incidents to the appropriate team in a timely manner
Requirements
Experience
8+ years’ experience in an engineering role
Tertiary qualifications in a technology-related field
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a high level of personal integrity
Innovative thinking with the ability to collaborate and share ideas
Troubleshooting skills with an ability to explore options to resolve problems as they arise
Finance sector experience and knowledge of the regulator APRA (Australian Prudential Regulation Authority) standards and their application for Avenue
Ability to work in a start-up environment with a learning mindset and the ability to work with ambiguity
Excellent relationship management skills, partnering with internal and external stakeholders to achieve great results
Mentor and coach colleagues within the technology team
Although not required, experience in a start-up environment will be highly advantageous.
Technical Skills
Experience working with some or all of the following:
Cloud providers, especially AWS
Kubernetes clusters and service meshes (eg. Istio, AppMesh)
Kafka
CI/CD pipelines (BitBucket pipelines, ArgoCD, Spinnaker)
Java development (JDK 8+). Knowledge of Java frameworks (Spring, Quarkus).
Building Docker Containers
Infrastructure automation using Terraform, Cloud Formation
Logging systems
APM (Application Performance Monitoring) systems
SAP Core Banking platforms/Integrations
Other opensource platforms (e.g. Kong)
Knowledge of some/all of the following:
AWS Services (VPC, EC2, S3, Control Tower, GuardDuty, Security Hub, EKS, MSK, API Gateway)
Networking fundamentals
Security concepts.
Logging systems
APM (Application Performance Monitoring) systems
This role is open to applicants with valid Australian working rights.
Reporting to the Operations Lead, the Operations Business Analyst will be experienced in designing and implementing business banking operational processes and procedures. This position will formulate the procedures and work instructions for a newly established greenfield digital bank, and work closely with the customer, risk and technology teams to create the requirements, policies, procedures and work instructions for the end-to-end operations including identifying and addressing gaps.
Background
We are building a dedicated Australian business bank that finds new flexible ways to free up cashflow so our customers can do more with their money.
Avenue is seeking to become a fully licensed Australian bank in the next 9 months. Avenue is currently applying for its Restricted ADI. Under the APRA rules, a bank that has been authorised to operate under the Restricted ADI regime has two years in which to become a licensed ADI.
Position Purpose & Overview
Reporting to the Operations Lead, the Operations Business Analyst will be experienced in designing and implementing business banking operational processes and procedures. This position will formulate the procedures and work instructions for a newly established greenfield digital bank, and work closely with the customer, risk and technology teams to create the requirements, policies, procedures and work instructions for the end-to-end operations including identifying and addressing gaps.
Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
Interact with end users and all levels of the business to translate business requirements, business priorities and strategies into functional requirements and solutions;
Collaborate and facilitate requirements and solutioning workshops with internal teams and strategic partners;
Document clear and concise functional and technical requirements;
Project management for stream of work;
Design and support systems testing; and
Ensure the operational risk framework is adhered to at all times.
Requirements
What you bring to the role:
A good understanding of the back and middle office functions within banking / financial services;
Minimum of 5 years’ business analyst experience with an operations focus in institutional and /or business banking, preferably within Australia;
SAP experience required;
Ability to take ownership of a complex task, develop and deliver an effective solution;
Ability to create efficient processes and workflows by ‘staring with a blank sheet’;
High level of integrity, strong ethical approach and commitment to doing the right thing;
Effective communication and interpersonal skills to interact across all levels of the business;
Experience in producing business documentation to a high standard;
Outcome focused with a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines; and
Well versed with the APRA industry prudential standards with the ability to translate the requirements into policies, procedures and work instructions.
Joining a start-up, you will be exposed to various teams and will have a seat at the table with a variety of exciting projects. We are a collaborative team who thrives to achieve great things and have fun along the way. For queries about this role, please contact Janice Tong, Operations Lead, on careers@avenue.net.au
Applications for this position close on 30th July 2021.
Reporting to the Operations Lead, the Lending Operations Manager will be highly experienced in designing, implementing and daily running of business banking operational processes and procedures. This position will formulate, implement and delivery of the policies and procedures for a newly established greenfield digital bank, and work closely with the customer, risk and technology teams to implement and maintain the requirements, policies, procedures and work instructions for the end-to-end lending operations including identifying and addressing gaps. The lending operations manager is accountable for establishing the new lending facilities and subsequence portfolio management.
Background
We are building a dedicated Australian business bank that finds new flexible ways to free up cashflow so our customers can do more with their money. Avenue is seeking to become a fully licensed Australian bank in the next 9 months. Avenue is currently applying for its Restricted ADI. Under the APRA rules, a bank that has been authorised to operate under the Restricted ADI regime has two years in which to become a licensed ADI.
Position Purpose & Overview
Reporting to the Operations Lead, the Lending Operations Manager will be highly experienced in designing, implementing and daily running of business banking operational processes and procedures. This position will formulate, implement and delivery of the policies and procedures for a newly established greenfield digital bank, and work closely with the customer, risk and technology teams to implement and maintain the requirements, policies, procedures and work instructions for the end-to-end lending operations including identifying and addressing gaps. The lending operations manager is accountable for establishing the new lending facilities and subsequence portfolio management.
Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
Ensure end to end service delivery is provided;
Define, implement and deliver the end-to-end operations requirements, policies, procedures and work instructions;
Deliver and maintain the operations controls, frameworks, policies and reporting capabilities;
Work with the business to develop and own the business continuity plans;
Ensure processes support the CVP (Customer Value Proposition) defined by the business;
Post launch, responsible for driving effective change management through the organisation by fostering collaboration;
Define the requirements for operational management reporting, operational KPI’s/ scorecards across the Operations Team, during the design phase;
Once operational, responsible for generating insights and proposing productivity and efficiency changes within the Operations team; and
Ensuring the operational risk framework is adhered to at all times.
Ensure end to end service delivery is provided;
Define, implement and deliver the end-to-end lending operations requirements, policies, procedures and work instructions;
Deliver and maintain the operational controls, frameworks, policies and reporting capabilities;
Work with the business to develop and own the business continuity plans;
Ensure lending processes support the CVP (Customer Value Proposition) defined by the business;
Post launch, responsible for driving effective change management through the organisation by fostering collaboration;
Define the requirements for operational management reporting, operational KPI’s/ scorecards across the Operations Team, during the design phase;
Once operational, responsible for generating insights and proposing productivity and efficiency changes within the Operations team;
Ensuring the operational risk framework is adhered to at all times;
Facilitate the execution of new transactions by effective engagement of upstream and downstream teams to establish accounts and allow funding to occur; and
Manage customer service requests spanning across establishment, maintenance and general enquiries to ensure all needs are met.
Requirements
What you bring to the role:
Ability to take ownership of a complex task, develop and deliver an effective solution;
Ability to create efficient processes and workflows by ‘staring with a blank sheet’;
Ability to engage, build trust and confidently interact with stakeholders and colleagues of all levels of various technical ability;
SAP experience required;
A ‘get things done’ attitude;
Effective communication and interpersonal skills to interact across all levels of the business;
Business, finance, accounting or other relevant tertiary qualification;
Managing and ongoing development of operations team;
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in banking operations, preferably within Australia, and within Institutional and/or business banking; and
Well versed with the APRA industry prudential standards with the ability to translate the requirements into policies, procedure and work instructions.
Willingness to learn and manage multiple tasks
Joining a start-up, you will be exposed to various teams and will have a seat at the table with a variety of exciting projects. We are a collaborative team who thrives to achieve great things and have fun along the way. For queries about this role, please contact Janice Tong, Operations Lead, on careers@avenue.net.au
Applications for this position close on 30th July 2021.
