Ai-Powered Digital Solutions Engineer

McIlwain Civil Engineering; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work up to 5 days/month

Learning & development

Culture & collaboration

Snacks and coffee in the office

Job summary

Harcourts is seeking a motivated Software Developer to join the Technology team on a 4-month fixed-term contract. You will design and build an integration middleware, connecting internal and third-party systems using .NET, Azure, SQL, Cosmos DB, and Azure Functions.

Reporting to the Senior Software Engineer, you will contribute to code reviews, documentation, and best practices while delivering secure and reliable solutions within an Agile environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in software development using C# and .NET.
• Experience developing and integrating with REST APIs.
• Familiarity with SQL Server / Azure SQL and Cosmos DB.
• Experience with Git and CI/CD (Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions).
• Strong problem-solving skills and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and support full stack solutions using Microsoft technologies.
• Develop backend services, APIs, and serverless components with .NET and Azure Functions.
• Integrate with internal and third‑party systems and APIs securely.
• Work with SQL Server/Azure SQL and Cosmos DB; troubleshoot queries.
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, testing, and documentation.
• Support DevOps and CI/CD processes and releases.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver secure, compliant solutions.

Skills

C# / .NET

REST APIs

Azure

DevOps

Security best practices

Agile delivery

Communication

Tools

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

Azure Functions

SQL Server / Azure SQL

Cosmos DB

Job description

4001 Central Plaza Harcourts TX

Job Description

Introduction

About Harcourts

Established in 1888, Harcourts is the second largest and fastest-growing real estate group in Australia/New Zealand, boasting a national franchise network of 866 offices across 11 countries and over 6,060 team members globally.

Our award-winning teams offer a full range of real estate services both locally and internationally, benefitting from a wide referral and market network. Recognized for our commitment to providing an exceptional real estate experience, Harcourts values deep relationships, fostering connections with customers, business partners, and clients.

Our unwavering desire is to help everyone we work with achieve success, extending beyond property to help you find where you belong.

About the role

We are looking for a motivated and curious Software Developer to join our Technology team on a 4-month fixed-term contract to support a specific project - to help design and build an integration middleware. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with solid development experience who can contribute quickly across a modern Microsoft and Azure technology stack.

In this role, you will contribute to the design, development, testing, and support of a new integration middleware connecting internal and third-party systems. You will work across technologies including .NET, Azure, SQL, Cosmos DB, and Azure Functions, developing and integrating with APIs to deliver secure and reliable solutions.

Reporting to the Senior Software Engineer and working closely with team members and stakeholders, you will help translate business needs into practical, high-quality solutions while contributing to code reviews, documentation, and technical best practices.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting with the design, development, testing, deployment, and support of full stack solutions using Microsoft technologies
• Developing backend services, APIs, and serverless components using .NET and Azure Functions
• Supporting secure and reliable integrations with internal and third-party systems and APIs
• Working with SQL Server / Azure SQL and Cosmos DB, including querying, troubleshooting, and ongoing improvement
• Diagnosing and resolving application issues across development, test, and production environments
• Participating in code reviews, technical design discussions, testing, and documentation
• Supporting DevOps and deployment processes including source control, CI/CD, and releases
• Collaborating with stakeholders to deliver practical solutions in line with security, privacy, and governance best practice

Skills And Experiences

You are a proactive and solutions-focused developer who takes ownership and follows through on commitments. You enjoy working across different technologies and take pride in delivering high-quality, reliable solutions within agreed timeframes.

You bring solid commercial experience in software development, a curious mindset, and the ability to get up to speed quickly and work well with others across the Microsoft and Azure stack.

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Experience in software development using C# and .NET
• Experience developing and integrating with REST APIs, including third-party or SaaS platforms (e.g. ASP.NET Core or similar)
• Familiarity with SQL Server or Azure SQL, including writing and troubleshooting queries, and experience using Microsoft Azure (e.g. Azure Functions, App Services, Storage, Key Vault)
• Familiarity with source control tools such as Git; CI/CD experience (Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions) is desirable
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a willingness to investigate and learn
• Exposure to Cosmos DB or other NoSQL databases, secure coding practices, and Agile delivery is highly regarded
• Good communication skills and the ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• A curious, practical, solutions-focused mindset, open to feedback and committed to delivering outcomes

Why work with us?

Our purpose is to help others achieve success.

To do that, we know that it’s you as part of our team that will make it possible.

We’re a people first business who believes that we can only do our best work when we are being courageous, doing the right thing and are having some fun and laughter along the way.

We know that one team will always be better than any one individual and together, we’re stronger.

We’re shaped by history that spans more than a century, but we’ve never been more excited for our future and the potential for you to write your own page in our history book.

If you believe that anything is possible and are interested in helping others achieve success, then we’d love to hear from you.

But wait, there’s more!

Should you be successful, you will also find that Harcourts is a place where you will

• Grow personally and professionally with learning and development opportunities
• Enjoy use of our flexible working policy with the ability to work remotely up to five days a month
• Experience an incredible workplace culture unlike any other
• Enjoy kitchens that are stocked with coffee machines and snacks for your enjoyment

What we love about the role is we put you in the driver’s seat to create secure and reliable integration solutions that help connect people and systems to deliver an exceptional real estate experience.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are an equal opportunity employer.

To apply, please complete the online application form.

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What's in it for you?

• Discount food options
• Onsite physio
• Yearly family events
• Banyo location with secure parking onsite

Nice To Have

• Extensive experience with Microsoft Azure DevOps and/or Microsoft App Center.
• Hands-on experience developing and managing modern web applications using Next.js, Storyblok, and Vercel
• Experience integrating enterprise systems such as Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics 365 and other business applications.

Must have: Full work rights in Australia.

We value flexibility, career growth, and an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives thrive.

We offer remote, hybrid, and part-time work options, with offices across Australia.

We invest in learning and development to help you grow.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at our core. We foster a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported, promoting innovation, collaboration, and respect.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.