[Hiring] Global DevOps Lead @Flight Centre

Role Description

We are seeking an exceptional Global DevOps Lead with 12-15 years of experience to establish and scale our Global DevOps practice across Flight Centre Travel Group's multi-market technology landscape. This high-impact role requires a seasoned leader who can operate independently, influence at all organizational levels, and drive transformational change. You'll lead distributed teams globally, championing automation, operational excellence, and a culture of continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 12-15 years of progressive DevOps leadership experience in complex enterprise environments
• Demonstrated success establishing DevOps operating models and driving organizational transformation

Requirements

• Advanced-level expertise with Azure DevOps, including:
  • Process template management and customization
  • Establishing and enforcing ways of working
  • Leading Communities of Practice
  • Building complex queries and custom dashboards
  • Implementing integrations and extensions
  • Managing organizational-level configurations
• Expert-level knowledge of Datadog observability platform, including:
  • Full-stack monitoring and distributed tracing
  • Log aggregation, APM, and infrastructure monitoring
  • Synthetic monitoring and alerting strategies
  • Proven ability to enable teams in Datadog adoption
• Strong understanding of IaC tools (Terraform, ARM templates, Bicep)
• Deep knowledge of CI/CD principles and deployment strategies
• Proficiency in scripting/automation (PowerShell, Python, Bash)
• Solid grasp of SRE principles and implementation patterns
• Exceptional influencing and organizational skills with ability to drive change across complex matrix organizations
• Polished, executive-level communication skills for interactions with C-suite, senior leadership, stakeholders, peers, and vendors
• Culturally sensitive and globally minded with experience across diverse cultures and time zones
• Ability to manage multiple competing demands while maintaining strategic focus

Benefits

• Flexible/hybrid working model - a mix of remote and office work.
• Discounted travel for family and friends - booked by our in-house travel team.
• Career progression with access to training and support needed to achieve your goals.
• Fun culture with industry-renowned social events (think monthly award nights, global conferences, end-of-financial year balls + more).
• Active Hour - an hour set aside each week to spend on your well-being.
• Bronze-level health cash plan - claim cash back against a range of medical services including dentistry, optical, and chiropractic.
• Company-matched charitable giving, excellent pension scheme, and more.