Associate AI & Software Engineer

The Country Care Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Country Care Group (CCG) is hiring two Associate AI & Software Engineers to join our Melbourne team at Queens Road, working on CCG Connect. You’ll contribute to AI-enabled software across frontend, APIs, backend and data layers, with a focus on system integrations and data quality.

You’ll use AI coding assistants to accelerate delivery while upholding quality and security, collaborate with stakeholders, and help shape practical, scalable solutions for real-world care operations.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of professional software engineering experience building and supporting production applications.
• Experience developing APIs and backend services using Node.js, Python or similar technologies.
• Working knowledge of SQL or NoSQL databases; cloud platform experience (Azure) and AI coding assistants.

Responsibilities

• Develop features across frontend, APIs, backend and data layers.
• Build reliable integrations with key systems and services.
• Design AI-enabled solutions: document extraction, intelligent search, summarisation and staff assistants.
• Utilise AI coding assistants (e.g., Claude, GitHub Copilot) to accelerate development while ensuring code quality and security.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into testable solutions.
• Prepare, clean and validate data to support accurate processes and reporting.
• Test, deploy and support applications across DEV, TEST and PROD environments.
• Maintain code quality, documentation and release notes.
• Identify opportunities to automate processes and improve customer and staff experience.

Skills

Node.js

Python

APIs

Backend services

SQL/NoSQL

Azure

AI coding aids

Git

Testing

Stakeholder comms

Job description

Two Positions Available | Country Care Group (CCG)

Build innovative technology. Explore AI. Make a real difference.

Are you a software developer passionate about technology, AI and solving real-world problems? Ready to take the next step in your career and work on applications that make a genuine difference?

Country Care Group (CCG) is seeking two "Associate AI & Software Engineers" to join our team at Queens Road, Melbourne office and contribute to the ongoing development of CCG Connect, our digital platform connecting providers, therapists and customers.

This is an exciting opportunity for developers with 2–3 years of professional experience to work across software development, AI-enabled solutions, system integrations and data. You’ll use modern development tools, including AI coding assistants, to build, test and deliver practical solutions that support our business and customers.

We’re looking for curious, proactive problem-solvers who enjoy learning, take pride in the quality of their work and want to grow their technical capabilities while contributing to meaningful projects.

About the role

Working across the full software development lifecycle, you'll help design, build, test, release and support new features within CCG Connect. You'll also contribute to system integrations, data quality and AI-driven automation initiatives that improve the way our business operates.

Key responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining features across the front end, APIs, backend services and data layers.
• Building reliable integrations with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and other operational systems.
• Designing and implementing AI-enabled solutions, including document extraction, intelligent search, summarisation and staff assistants.
• Using AI coding assistants such as Claude and GitHub Copilot to accelerate development while ensuring code quality, accuracy and security.
• Working with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into practical, testable solutions.
• Preparing, cleaning and validating business data to support accurate operational processes and reporting.
• Testing, deploying and supporting applications across development, test and production environments.
• Maintaining code quality, documentation, release notes and technical standards.
• Identifying opportunities to automate processes, improve efficiency and enhance the customer and staff experience.

About you

You’re a practical, solutions-focused developer who enjoys learning new technologies and delivering software that works in the real world. You’re comfortable working independently, collaborating with others and taking responsibility for the quality of your work.

To be successful, you will bring:

• 2–3 years of professional software engineering experience, including building and supporting production applications.
• Experience developing APIs and backend services using Node.js, Python or similar technologies.
• Working knowledge of SQL or NoSQL databases.
• Experience with a cloud platform, ideally Microsoft Azure.
• Confidence using AI coding assistants, with the ability to critically review, test and validate generated code.
• Familiarity with Git, code reviews and structured software deployment practices.
• A careful, methodical approach to data accuracy, testing and troubleshooting.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• A proactive mindset, a willingness to learn and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-moving environment.

Skills That Will Set You Apart

Experience in any of the following will be highly regarded:

• Large Language Model (LLM) APIs, prompt engineering, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) or AI agent workflows.
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, ERP systems or business system integrations.
• Azure Functions, Cosmos DB, Azure Static Web Apps or Microsoft Entra ID.
• Microsoft Fabric, Power BI or Python data libraries.
• Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines or infrastructure as code, including Bicep.
• Retail, healthcare, aged care, disability services, NDIS or other complex operational environments.

You don’t need to tick every box. We’re interested in developers with solid foundations, a strong problem-solving mindset and the drive to keep developing their skills.

About us

Established in 1997, Country Care Group is an Australian family-owned and operated business with more than 700 employees across Australia. We provide assistive technology products and in-home aids that support people living with disability, mobility challenges and age-related needs. Our mission is to empower people to improve their everyday lives by increasing mobility and independence. By joining our technology team, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to digital solutions that support this mission, collaborate with business teams across the organisation and help shape the future of our technology platforms. At CCG, our values of Integrity, Respect, Leadership, Passion and Accountability guide how we work together and support our customers.