Defence Software Engineer – Melbourne (Hybrid)

Saab Australia; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 6 weeks leave

14% employer superannuation

Free Income Protection Insurance

Job summary

Saab Australia invites applications for multiple Software Engineers to join our Melbourne teams. You will contribute to leading‑edge naval/ICT projects, working on a range of defence technologies and software solutions.

Roles include mid‑level and senior opportunities with flexible work options. Applicants should have a software or related degree and experience with Java, Ada, C++, or C#. Saiab fosters innovation and professional growth in a dynamic, safety‑conscious environment.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications (bachelor’s degree) in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Fluent in one of: Java, Ada, C++, C#.
• Procedural and object‑oriented programming experience.
• Knowledge of general‑purpose and framework design patterns.
• Experience using Git for version control.
• Awareness of agile methodologies and systems engineering practices.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Participate in system architecture and technical design decisions.
• Review code and provide technical guidance to team members.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Engineers, and Stakeholders to deliver high‑quality solutions.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex technical issues.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of development processes and engineering practices.
• Support software releases and ongoing maintenance activities.

Skills

Bachelor degree in Software Eng / CS

Java

Ada

C++

C#

Git

Agile

Systems engineering

Linux

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

DDS

IBM DOORS

Docker

Atlassian tools

Git

Job description

Saab Australia invites applications for multiple Software Engineers to join our Melbourne teams. You will contribute to leading‑edge naval/ICT projects, working on a range of defence technologies and software solutions.

Roles include mid‑level and senior opportunities with flexible work options. Applicants should have a software or related degree and experience with Java, Ada, C++, or C#. Saiab fosters innovation and professional growth in a dynamic, safety‑conscious environment.