Telecom operator modernizing legacy infrastructure on cloud platforms
Spark New Zealand is a 5,000–10,000-person public telecom operator actively migrating legacy infrastructure to AWS and Azure. The tech stack is cloud-native (Kubernetes, OpenStack, Azure DevOps, GitHub Enterprise) paired with infrastructure-as-code automation (Ansible), while hiring signals—sales-heavy (7 roles) with infrastructure and platform engineering focus—reflect a shift toward managed cloud services and consulting. Active projects span legacy cloud transition, devsecops tooling, and CI/CD pipeline work; pain points cluster around migration complexity and capturing high-growth opportunities in consulting.
Notable leadership hires: Store Lead, Chapter Lead
Spark is New Zealand's major telecommunications operator, serving consumers and businesses with mobile, broadband, fixed-line, and digital entertainment services. The company is in active infrastructure modernization: a dedicated squad is migrating legacy cloud environments, while parallel efforts build out a public cloud consulting practice and position Spark as a technology partner for local business customers. Operations span technical service delivery (complex telco-grade solutions, ICT engagements) and internal platform work (infrastructure-as-code governance, CI/CD standardization). Headquarters are in Auckland's CBD.
Core platforms: AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, OpenStack. Automation/DevOps: Ansible, Azure DevOps, GitHub Enterprise. Security/governance: Aqua Security, Vault, SonarQube. Additional: Python, Nexus Repository Manager, Confluence.
Legacy cloud migration, Azure infrastructure design, CI/CD pipeline development, and devsecops tooling. Also building public cloud professional services and consulting capabilities, plus expanding local business technology partnerships outside Auckland.
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